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US Trade- Steers
Live: 174.00-175.00 (last week)
Rail: 273.00-275.00 (NE, IA) (last week)
Rail: 273.00-275.00 (NE, IA) (last week)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 174.00-175.00 (last week)
Rail: 273.00-275.00 (NE, IA) (last week)
Rail: 273.00-275.00 (NE, IA) (last week)
Canadian Dollar
$73.87
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March 4, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
How census data help Canadian farmers
With the pandemic continuing to influence how we shop and prepare meals for our families, national agriculture and sustainable local food supplies are top of mind for many of us. That’s why it is important for our farmers to have access to critical information required to make informed decisions about their operations to help feed…
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March 1, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 1, 2021
The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $152/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. This is the first time in 36 weeks fed prices have been above last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.00-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the first half of…
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February 22, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 22, 2021
The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $152/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. This is the first time in 36 weeks fed prices have been above last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.00-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the first half of…
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February 16, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 15, 2021
Trading $0.88/cwt higher last week, weighted average steer prices set new annual highs and basis levels still remain historically strong. Competition on the cash market was supportive with both major packers getting cattle bought. Dressed sales were reported from $255-256/cwt delivered and cattle were scheduled for 2-3 week delivery. Since the beginning of the year…
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February 11, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
What We’re Reading | Disaster averted: Cattle set-aside does its job
Alberta Farmer Express by Alexis Kienlen It was a response to a crisis that threatened to overwhelm Alberta’s cattle sector — but seven months later the cattle set-aside program has come to an end. And it’s clear it’s been a success, says the chair of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association. “I think the program did…
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February 8, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 8, 2021
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed last week around $150.75/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Fed prices are $6-7/cwt lower than last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.25-253.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of February 15th and 22nd delivery. Last…
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Choice Steers
Live: 174.00-175.00 (last week)
Rail: 273.00-275.00 (NE, IA) (last week)
Choice Heifers
Live: 174.00-175.00 (last week)
Rail: 273.00-275.00 (NE, IA) (last week)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 194.26
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Feb | 212 | 278 | - |
| 25-Mar | 216 | 280 | - |
| 22-Apr | 220 | 284 | - |
| 20-May | 224 | 292 | - |
| 17-Jun | 230 | 302 | - |
| 15-Jul | 224 | - | - |
| 12-Aug | 220 | 304 | - |
Last Updated on December 1, 2023