Alberta fed steers and heifers made new highs last week. Seasonally, fed prices are expected to make a summer peak in the coming weeks. Dressed sales were reported stronger than the previous week. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle were scheduled for first half of June to mid-July delivery. U.S. interest…

The first quarter of 2026 saw an impressive cattle market. Alberta fed steer prices rallied 10 per cent from January to mid-April, surpassing the five- and ten-year indices of eight per cent and three per cent, respectively. Historically, prices peak in June with another three to eight per cent rally ahead of us. Spring grilling…

Following nineteen consecutive weeks of higher fed prices, the market took a modest step backwards. The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $343/cwt live, $1/cwt lower than the previous week. From a supply perspective, there was a good mix of fed calves and yearlings marketed last week, and there was no price…

Alberta fed steer and heifer prices closed the week $6–$9/cwt higher than the previous week. Dressed sales were reported from $573–$580/cwt delivered, $8–$13/cwt stronger. Cattle that traded were scheduled for late-May to mid-June delivery. U.S. interests were noted, and light volumes were traded south. U.S. sales were comparable with local live deals. For the week…