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The price of yearlings coming off grass has increased steadily through the last month.
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Good buyer demand pushes feeder cattle prices higher

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle The Alberta fed cattle average set new highs each week as the market entered September. This contra-seasonal price pattern is a result of manageable summer supplies, solid demand and a softer Canadian dollar. It is encouraging to see beef demand and retail sales remain strong as consumers navigate inflation across North America. At […] Read more
cow in a feedlot
Livestock, Market talk, Markets

Where are all these feeder cattle coming from?

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

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U.S. and western Canadian feeder cattle prices have been consolidating over the past month. Higher-quality medium-flesh steers averaging 850 pounds have been trading in the range of $180-$185 while 600-pound steers have been trading in the range of $220-$230. Earlier in winter, I and many other analysts were expecting placements into U.S. and Canadian feedlots […] Read more
Consumers may find themselves turning more to hamburgers on the grill this summer more than ever due to the much higher price of steaks.
Markets, Prime cuts

Throw a burger on the grill

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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Wander around any suburban neighbourhood in Canada or the U.S. this month and you will get a whiff of North Americans’ favourite pastime. The month is the start of the annual grilling season and many millions of people will be barbecuing everything from beef steaks to ground beef patties. And yes, there will be plenty […] Read more
Drought will be the principal determinant of the general cattle industry in 2022.
Markets, Prime cuts

Drought remains a huge factor for ranchers

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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Drought in many parts of the country, as well as higher operating costs for ranchers, took a bigger than expected bite out of the U.S. cattle herd in 2021. Both factors will continue to play a key role in the fortunes of the U.S. industry. Herd numbers declined by 1.89 million head in 2021 and […] Read more
BeefWatch: Canada’s cattle herd shrinks, beef exports very strong
Beef Cattle, Beef Watch, News

BeefWatch: Canada’s cattle herd shrinks, beef exports very strong

Prepared by the staff of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, divisions of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

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Canadian and U.S. cattle inventories continued to contract at the start of 2022. Cattle supplies remained ample in the near term with large on-feed inventories but are expected to tighten in the second half of the year with a shrinking cow herd and smaller calf crop. Beef exports were remarkably strong in 2021 with record-high […] Read more
Fed cattle exports on the rise, high feed costs weigh on feeder market
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Fed cattle exports on the rise, high feed costs weigh on feeder market

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the May 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle The fed cattle cash market continues to trade in a relatively flat pattern, waiting for the prospect of the typical spring rally. Plagued by larger front-end supply and longer lift times, fed cattle have traded in the low $160s/cwt since the start of 2022. Wholesale prices have started to move higher, which is […] Read more
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feedlots value feeders on finished cattle price projections

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Compared to the week ending March 2, western Canadian yearling prices were $3-$5 lower on average. Mid-weight replacements in the range of 650-800 lbs. were down $8-$12. Steer calves under 650 lbs. traded steady to $5 lower. Heifer calves under 650 lbs. were also down $8-$12. The market was hard to define for heifer calves […] Read more
Feeder cattle placements in January 2022 were four per cent lower than the previous year.
Beef Cattle, Markets, News

Cull cow prices see normal first-quarter improvement

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the April 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle Large kill volumes through February and increased front-end supply in the U.S. have held the fed cattle market in a tight trading range. Fed cattle prices in Western Canada ranged from $161.31/cwt to $163.24/cwt over a four-week period. The fed steer average on March 11 was $161.72/cwt. While the fed average is $11.72/cwt […] Read more

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