Current Markets & Forecasts

Alberta fed cattle traded softer for the third consecutive week. Dressed sales were reported at the lower end of last week’s trading range. Cattle are scheduled for pick up in three weeks. For the week ending June 15th, Canadian fed cattle exports to the U.S. were 7,638 head, were up 7 per cent from last…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $260.50/cwt live, $2.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are $14/cwt higher than a year ago. Last week, a softer price tone was noted as the week progressed. Buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $264.50/cwt live, $3/cwt higher than the previous week. This is the third consecutive week that fed steer prices have averaged over $260/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $426.50-438.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Most of the cattle that traded would be picked…

Last week, Alberta fed market saw strong competition among packers, although U.S. packer interest remains light. Steers and heifers traded at $262/cwt and $260 respectively, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Dressed sales were reported at $438 to $440/cwt delivered, steady to $6/cwt stronger than last week. All cattle that traded are scheduled for delivery…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $259/cwt live, fully steady with the previous week. Fed cattle prices did establish new record highs last week. Competition on the cash market was good with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle. Dressed sales were reported from $430.00-436.50/cwt FOB…

Last week, Alberta fed market traded actively. There was good competition among packers, despite lack of interest from U.S. packers. Both steers and heifers this week traded slightly stronger in the high $250s to 260/cwt after trading sideway for the past three weeks. Dressed sales were reported at $430-437/cwt, with most sales in $430-432/cwt. Cattle…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $257/cwt live, fully steady with the previous week. Fed calves accounted for roughly 75 per cent of last week’s cash offering while the balance was yearlings. Competition on the Western Canadian market was good with all three Western Canadian packers…

In Alberta last week, fed steers and heifers both traded steady at the mid to high $250s/cwt. There was good competition among packers throughout the week. Dressed sales remain steady at $430-432/cwt delivered; with cattle traded being scheduled for pick up in one to two weeks. Alberta cash-to-futures basis is $9/cwt stronger than last week…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $257/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Since the beginning of the year, fed cattle prices have rallied 15 per cent. Competition on the Western Canadian market was good with all three Western Canadian packers procuring cattle. Cattle that…

In Alberta last week, fed steers and heifers set new record highs at $256.40/cwt and $254.40/cwt respectively. Fed steer and heifer prices have rallied $32 – 38/cwt since the beginning of the year compared to a rally of $37 – 40/cwt for the same period last year. Dressed sales last week were $425-432/cwt delivered with…