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US Trade- Steers
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Canadian Dollar
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August 21, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 21, 2023
The Alberta dressed fed trade range was comparable with the previous week from $388-393/cwt delivered. More cattle were procured at $388/cwt delivered, and the weighted average price was pressured almost $2/cwt lower. Weighted average steer prices have now slipped lower for eight straight weeks and are the lowest seen since May 12. YTD Western fed…
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August 14, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 14, 2023
Fed cattle prices have found some stability, averaging in the mid $230/cwt for the past couple of weeks. Light trade was reported last week, with dressed sales ranging from $391-393/cwt delivered; cattle were being scheduled for mid to late September delivery. With good late summer feeding conditions, and lift times now 30+ days out, carcass…
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August 8, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 7, 2023
The Canfax fed steer price closed the week at around $235/cwt, $0.25/cwt lower than the previous week. From their highs in late June, prices have declined $12/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $388.50-393.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for early September delivery. Last week, Alberta fed prices were estimated…
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July 31, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 31, 2023
From their highs in late June, fed cattle prices have declined $12/cwt. The leverage shift from cattle feeder to packer is seasonally occurring, reflected in softer prices and weaker basis levels. That said, fed prices for July will average around $240/cwt, the second-highest monthly price on record. Dressed sales were reported at mostly $395/cwt delivered….
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July 24, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 24, 2023
Western Canadian fed cattle prices continued to soften as we head into the dog days of summer. This is not unusual; between June and August, fed steer prices have softened in seven of the last ten years, and 13 of the last 20 years. Steers eased $1.50/cwt lower to $238/cwt, and heifers were down $1/cwt…
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July 17, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 17, 2023
Since the start of January, fed prices have rallied 33%, the third-largest first half of the year price rally over the past 50 years. The fed market has just recently exhausted its upward climb, as prices have declined around $8/cwt over the past three weeks. The last time fed prices declined for three consecutive weeks…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 04/10/2023
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Choice Steers
Live: 181.00-182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE)
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Choice Heifers
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US $206.82
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Dec-23 | - | - | - |
| 22-Jan-24 | 234 | 320 | - |
| 19-Feb-24 | 236 | 330 | - |
| 18-Mar-24 | 238 | 330 | - |
| 15-Apr-24 | 246 | 334 | - |
| 13-May-24 | 246 | 340 | - |
| 10-Jun-24 | 252 | 346 | - |
Last Updated on September 28, 2023