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Live: 240.00 (KN), 245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 380.00-385.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 240.00 (KN), 245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 380.00-385.00 (NE, IA)

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 18, 2025

The summer fed market has been rather impressive as fed prices established new highs. Only once in the past 50 years have fed prices ever established annual highs in August, and that was in 2008. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $301/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than the previous week….

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 11

Alberta fed prices continue to strengthen, which is uncommon for the summer months. Despite historically strong prices, Alberta fed prices were at a sizeable discount to both the U.S. and Ontario markets. Alberta fed prices were trading at around $35.00-$38.00/cwt discount against the Nebraska market, the weakest basis since 2005. Dressed sales were reported from…

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Canfax Weekly Article: Report for the week of August 4, 2025

Report for the week of August 04, 2025 The summer fed market has been rather impressive as fed prices established new highs. The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $300.50/cwt live, $2.50/cwt higher than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $501.50-504.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 28, 2025

Alberta fed prices averaged in the high 290s/cwt, despite season pressure, prices have increased over the past couple weeks. Dressed bids and sales were reported from $495.00-$503.00/cwt delivered (mostly $500.00/cwt delivered). Competition on the cash market was mixed, and U.S. interest was quiet. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery from mid-August to early September….

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 21, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $297.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than previous week. Fed prices are around $40/cwt higher than last year. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $493.50498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Competition on the cash market was mixed last week. Cattle that traded were scheduled…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 14, 2025

Alberta fed prices averaged in the mid $290s/cwt, despite the slight pullback, fed prices are within $5.00/cwt of their highs set back in June. Dressed sales were reported from $495-$500/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery throughout August. Over the past couple of weeks,…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 7, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.75/cwt live, $1/cwt lower than previous week. Fed prices have declined for three consecutive weeks. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $494.50-498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were being scheduled…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 30, 2025

Alberta fed prices have a modest pullback over the past couple of weeks, but prices continue to remain historically strong, and basis levels have also strengthened. Fed prices closed the week trading in the high $290s/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $498.00-$503.00/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. U.S. interest was…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 23, 2025

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $298.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $497.00-502.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. A few cattle were booked for immediate delivery but in general, lift times are…

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Western Canadian cattle dynamics impacted by tariffs

Market fundamentals continue to point to a bullish outlook for the Canadian beef industry in 2025, though significant volatility has already been noted. Feeder cattle contracts responded negatively to the imposition of tariffs on April 2, with the April contract declining 1,100 points by April 7. Stock and futures markets remained on the defensive as…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 16, 2025

Alberta fed prices begin to level off while Eastern fed prices continue to advance higher. Over the past couple weeks Western Canadian fed prices have been averaging on either side of $300.00/cwt. From a basis perspective, the market has been a little disappointing with Alberta fed prices at a $30.00/cwt discount against the Nebraska market….

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 2, 2025

Alberta fed prices continues to march higher settings new highs. For the past couple of years, the markets have followed a very similar trend as prices have strengthened throughout spring. Dressed sales were reported at mostly $502/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. For the week ending May 24th, Western Canadian…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 22/08/2025

Steers

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Heifers

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Choice Steers

Live: 240.00 (KN), 245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 380.00-385.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 240.00 (KN), 245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 380.00-385.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 309.66

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
17-Nov-25 294 474 --
15-Dec-25 298 462 --
09-Feb-25 298 456 --
09-Mar-26 296 452 --
06-Apr-26 298 446 --
04-May-26 306 448 --
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Last Updated on August 21, 2025