For the week ending July 25, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from the previous week, although volumes were limited.
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Lower feedgrain prices set to boost feeder cattle market
Fed cattle market is expected to soften over the next month, offsetting some of the net benefit for lower feedgrain prices
Feeder market consolidates on limited volumes
Calf numbers limited and quality is poor; ‘clean-up’ cattle are available but the smaller packages are discounted heavily
For the week ending July 12, western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged from two weeks earlier.
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.
Feedlot margins boost feeder cattle market
Feedlots are expected to bid up the price of feeder cattle so that margins in the deferred positions cover variable costs
Glacier FarmMedia – For the week ending Jan. 11, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were up $15-$20 per hundredweight compared to the week ending Dec. 21. In eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, quality packages of steers 800 pounds and heavier traded $20-$25 per cwt. higher compared to three weeks earlier. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle […] Read more
Study aims for finishing benchmarks
Feedlot and backgrounding sectors called to participate in a two-part project that looks for insight on finishing practices
If you’re a feedlot or backgrounding operation manager with an hour to spare, a group of Canadian researchers wants your help. The team behind the Canadian Feedlot Benchmark Study says their survey, now under way, will help create a national benchmark database of backgrounding and finishing practices used in herds across Canada. The stated goal […] Read more
Appeal process put in place for Alta. biodigester
Mediation is planned for spring; if unsuccessful, it will be followed by an Environmental Appeals Board public hearing
CALGARY — One of the people fighting the Alberta government’s approval of a proposed $70 million biodigester doesn’t expect much will come of provincial mediation slated for May 30 as part of the appeal process. “I think for the whole group, there’s just too many concerns involved,” said Benita Estes. Related stories: Alta. residents to […] Read more
Anti-feedlot bias found in Alta. school materials
Janice Tranberg, Alberta Cattle Feeders' president, called the material being shared with students, "deeply disturbing."
