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March 7, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 7, 2022
Alberta fed prices firmed $1/cwt higher last week with the bulk of sales reported at the top end of the previous week from $274-275/cwt delivered. Thin live steer trade was reported at $162.50/cwt. Heifer sale volumes were slight, but prices were fully comparable with steers. The majority of cattle traded were scheduled for harvest the…
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February 28, 2022
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 28, 2022
Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $161.75/cwt, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices have strengthened for three weeks in a row, gaining $5/cwt. Last week dressed sales were reported from $269.00-273.50/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of March 28th…
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February 21, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 21, 2022
Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $160/cwt, $1.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $267.50-273.50/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of March 14 and 21 delivery. The Canfax average feeder steer price closed the week $2/cwt higher…
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February 14, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 14, 2022
The western Canadian fed market has been disappointing on many levels. Weekly dressed sales were reported from $260-275/cwt delivered. Cattle were being scheduled for the week of March 14th delivery. On some sales, a $2/cwt dressed premium would be added to the negotiated sale price if the cattle graded over 70% AAA. Western Canadian steer…
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February 7, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 7, 2022
Last week the Canfax fed heifer price closed around $158.25/cwt, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. Both major packers were not bidding on fed cattle last week, reported cash sales went to a couple smaller plants in Alberta. Last week dressed sales were reported from $258.50-268.50/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded last week were being…
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January 26, 2022
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Markets pricing in optimism
The market heading into 2022 looks positive, but unfortunately, high feed costs have taken a bite out of calf and feeder prices. The fall cattle market had its share of challenges. Ample fed supplies kept fed prices relatively flat to start the fourth quarter, cow prices hit some of the lowest prices in over 10…
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January 24, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 24, 2022
Last week the Canfax fed steer price closed around $160.25/cwt, $5/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed prices are $10/cwt higher than last year but $3.50/cwt lower than 2020. Last week dressed sales were reported from $257.00-276.50/cwt FOB lot. One packer was limiting the amount of cattle that they were buying from each producer. Cattle…
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January 19, 2022
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South Korea lifts temporary suspension of Canadian beef imports
South Korea has lifted its temporary suspension of Canadian beef imports. The suspension was imposed in December, after an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was identified in Alberta. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau calls it “great news for our cattle sector, who provide the world with safe, high-quality beef.” The regulations…
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January 17, 2022
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 17, 2022
It was a disappointing week for the western Canadian fed market with prices declining $6-7/cwt. Fed cattle prices are $6/cwt higher than last year but $8/cwt lower than 2020 and $5/cwt lower than 2019. Competition on the cash market was limited with one packer not bidding. Dressed sales ranged from $260-262/cwt delivered, and cattle that…
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January 10, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 10, 2022
Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed around $161.25/cwt, $4/cwt lower than the previous week. Packers seem to have a lot of January contract cattle around them which moderated interest on the cash market. Last week dressed sales were reported from $268.00-275.75/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for late…
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December 27, 2021
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 27, 2021
Moderate volume Alberta cash trade developed the week before Christmas with the bulk of sales reported fully steady with the previous week from $276-278/cwt delivered. Weighted average steer prices closed the week at $165.53/cwt and cattle were scheduled three to five weeks out. Western Canadian fed slaughter for the week ending December 18th was 7%…
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December 13, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 13, 2021
Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed around $163.75/cwt, $1.25/cwt higher than the previous week. Alberta fed prices are $27/cwt higher than last year and $15/cwt higher than the five-year average. Last week dressed sales were reported from $273.50-275.50/cwt FOB lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for late…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 16/05/2024
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Choice Steers
Live: 184.00 (KN), 187.00 (NE)
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Choice Heifers
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 253.40
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Aug-24 | 234 | 326 | -- |
| 2-Sep-24 | 232 | 330 | -- |
| 30-Sep-24 | 230 | 332 | 3572 |
| 28-Oct-24 | 228 | 332 | 372 |
| 25-Nov-24 | 226 | 326 | 368 |
| 23-Dec-24 | 230 | 318 | 364 |
| 20-Jan-25 | 234 | 320 | -- |
Last Updated on May 9, 2024
