For the week ending June 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $10 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. However, prices for August and September delivery were unchanged from the previous week.
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Importance placed on cow herd size questioned
Some in the cattle sector don’t think policy should focus on expanding herd; others say fewer cows limit check-off revenue
The number of cows in the provincial herd is not necessarily the best measure of a successful industry, yet that is the focus of public policy, says the Sask. Stock Growers Assoc.
Saskatchewan crops in need of rain: report
Intense storms cause some damage
Isolated showers across Saskatchewan during the week ended June 16 brought welcome moisture, but "a good general rain is needed to help push crop development and ensure the crop doesn't begin to deteriorate in condition," said the latest provincial crop report released June 19.
Government funding boosts beef cattle genetics research at University of Saskatchewan
A University of Saskatchewan project seeking to unlock the genetic potential of Canadian beef cattle has received a funding boost from the federal and provincial governments.
Prairie forecast: Unsettled weather ahead
Forecast issued June 18, covering June 18 to 25, 2025
For this forecast period we start, once again, with no strong systems impacting the Prairies. But, as we head into the weekend a strong area of low pressure is forecasted to develop over the western U.S. This low will impact our region over the weekend, but how and where is a little uncertain.
Klassen: Feeder market follows wholesale beef higher
For the week ending June 13, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Steady demand underpinned a week of lower auction market volumes.
Sporadic rains lead to varied crop development in Saskatchewan
Seeding 100 per cent complete
Rains were welcome across much of Saskatchewan during the week ended June 9, but topsoil moisture levels declined and crop damage was a concern in areas that missed out on the precipitation, said the latest provincial crop report.
Prairie forecast: Where did the summer heat go?
Forecast issued June 11, covering June 11 to 18, 2025
Looking at the big picture we start this forecast period with a generally zonal flow across the Prairies as Arctic high pressure slides across the far northern Prairies and weak low pressure moves by to the south. This will bring sunny to partly cloudy skies and near to slightly below-average temperatures.
Klassen: Stronger fed cattle markets lifts feeder complex
For the week ending June 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $15/cwt higher in some cases. Larger packages of quality replacements over 900 pounds were up $10-$15/cwt from prices seven days earlier.
AgraCity says it is unable to fill orders
AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems
AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems
