For the week ending Aug. 2, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 higher.
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Feeder cattle market in price discovery mode
Prices for similar weight cattle have been quite variable across the Prairies, making the market difficult to define
Lower U.S. calf crop supports feeder market
Lower feeder cattle supplies and larger feedgrain production to keep Canadian feeder market well supported
During the last week of July, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier.
Feeder market eyes deferred delivery prices
Larger Alberta operations were aggressive and competition was fierce with Ontario orders evident across Western Canada
For the week ending June 27, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.
Feeder market experiences volatility at historical highs
For the week ending May 30, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 lower on average.
Feeder market good example of inelastic demand
A small change in supply can have a large influence on price, and the market is reflecting lower production estimates
For the week ending May 23, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5-$10 per hundredweight higher on average than seven days earlier.
Feeder cattle market braces for heifer retention
Many auction barns are only holding sales every two or three weeks at this time of year
For the week ending May 9, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher, on average.
Higher wholesale beef supports cattle prices
Finishing lots are placing larger volumes of lightweight calves in custom lots to secure yearling supplies in the fall
For the week ending May 2, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier.
Feeder market returns to historical high levels
Feeding margins are going to move into negative territory on both sides of the border during June and July
For the week ending April 17, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 higher compared to seven days earlier.
Feeder market falls after U.S. tariffs announced
The market remained subdued last week even after the Americans announced they were postponing the tariffs until April 2
Once the U.S. implemented the blanket 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian products (excluding energy, which was 10 per cent) on March 4, feeder cattle markets dropped by $10 to $15 per hundredweight on average.
Feedlots anticipate lower supplies this spring
Many cow-calf producers sold cattle in December and January, which may reduce available numbers in March and April
For the week ending Feb. 28, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher on average compared to seven days earlier.
