The fed cattle market has put together an impressive run, strengthening for the past seventeen weeks. The combination of new market access to China, tighter cattle supplies, and the seasonal spring rally have all been supportive. Beef production is slightly below last year, yet prices are 16 per cent higher than last year. Dressed sales…
Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $331/cwt live, up slightly from the previous week. Fed prices did establish new highs last week. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $548.50–$553.75/cwt FOB the feedlot. Lift times were all over…
Alberta fed steer and heifer trade was $2.00-3.00/cwt higher this week with a weighted average price at $332/cwt and $329/cwt respectively. Dressed sales were reported from $550.00-555.00/cwt delivered, $3.00-4.00/cwt higher than the previous week. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Most of the cattle traded were scheduled for the first half of…
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The Western Canadian fed market has worked higher since the beginning of the year gaining $31/cwt or close to $500/head. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $328/cwt live, up $3.50/cwt from the previous week. From a supply perspective, seasonally yearling numbers are declining while fed calves are still a…
Alberta weighted fed steers and heifers closed the week at $321.00 and $319.00/cwt respectively, $1.00/cwt stronger than the previous week. This is the smallest week-over-week rally since January. Dressed sales were reported from $535.00–539.00/cwt delivered, $4.00–5.00/cwt stronger. Cattle that traded were scheduled from immediate to early April delivery. This is the second consecutive week that…
Since the start of the year, fed prices have rallied $22/cwt or 7 per cent. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $319/cwt live, a new record high. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $527.50–533.50/cwt FOB the feedlot….
Alberta weighted average fed steers closed the week just north of $315/cwt, while heifers were at $313/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $520–530/cwt delivered, $5–7/cwt stronger than the prior week. Cattle that traded were scheduled from immediate to the first half of March delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted, but no sales were confirmed. Cattle from Saskatchewan…
Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $310/cwt live, $3/cwt higher than the previous week. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $515.25–523.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from immediate to mid March delivery. U.S. packer…
Alberta weighted average fed steers and heifers averaged on either side of $306.00/cwt, the highest point since early October. Dressed sales ranged from $515.00–517.00/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to the first half of March delivery. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers, and U.S. buying interest was also…
Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $304/cwt live, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Over the past two months, fed prices have rallied $20/cwt. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $505.25–506.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from immediate to late February…
Alberta fed steers and heifers closed the week at $303.00/cwt and $301.00/cwt respectively, steady with the previous week. Dressed sales were reported from $505.00–508.00/cwt delivered, mostly at $508.00/cwt, also steady with the previous week. Competition on the cash market was limited. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to the second half of February…
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