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.
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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
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 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.
Feeder market recovers on healthy margins
Some western Canadian feeders prepare for tariffs by shipping to U.S. feedlots, while others take a business-as-usual approach
For the week ending Feb. 22, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher on average compared to 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
Six major feeder cattle market factors to watch
The market will be influenced by a number of developments this year, from American policy decisions to feed prices
Auction markets were closed in Western Canada for the week ending Jan. 3, but that didn’t stop cattle producers from emailing or calling me over the holidays inquiring about market direction. In this article, I’ll discuss six major factors that will influence the feeder cattle market in 2025. The feeder cattle cash and futures markets […] Read more
