Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged for the week ending June 13, compared to seven days earlier.
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Feeder cattle market follows fed prices higher
Pressure on the cattle market is expected during August and September, which would weigh on the feeder cattle market
Feeder market follows fed prices higher
Feedlots report margins of $500-$720 per head through May, which has been the main factor driving the feeder market
For the week ending June 6, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $15 per hundredweight higher in some cases.
Feeder market consolidates near historical highs
There appeared to be larger feeder cattle volumes on offer this week with the looming potential U.S. tariffs set for April 2
For the week ending March 21, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Prices continue to hover near or at historical highs.
Feeder market recovers from tariff discounts
Many cattle were moved to U.S. feedlots to avoid the tariffs, which may have resulted in higher risk tolerance now
For the week ending March 14, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10-$15 per hundredweight higher than seven days earlier.
Feeder market softens while waiting on tariffs
Healthy margins have supported prices, but profitability could quickly turn negative in March if tariffs are implemented
For the week ending Feb. 15, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $4 to $8 lower on average, compared to the week ending Feb. 1.
Prairie feeder markets experience lower volumes
Bad weather forced many auction barns to cancel sales last week, and those that were held had fewer animals to sell
Columnist Jerry Klassen takes a look at feeder cattle markets for the week ending Feb. 8.
Delayed U.S. tariffs support feeder complex
Fears that the U.S. would implement a tariff on feeder cattle ignited concerns that the market would drop sharply
For the week ending Jan. 25, western Canadian feeder markets were quite variable, trading $5-$10 on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Prices for calves weighing less than 600 pounds were variable as adverse weather resulted in risk discount in certain regions. Producer selling increased over the past couple of weeks, and […] Read more
