Canfax

Alberta fed prices averaged in the high 290s/cwt, despite season pressure, prices have increased over the past couple weeks. Dressed bids and sales were reported from $495.00-$503.00/cwt delivered (mostly $500.00/cwt delivered). Competition on the cash market was mixed, and U.S. interest was quiet. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery from mid-August to early September….

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $297.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than previous week. Fed prices are around $40/cwt higher than last year. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $493.50498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Competition on the cash market was mixed last week. Cattle that traded were scheduled…

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.75/cwt live, $1/cwt lower than previous week. Fed prices have declined for three consecutive weeks. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $494.50-498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were being scheduled…

Alberta fed prices have a modest pullback over the past couple of weeks, but prices continue to remain historically strong, and basis levels have also strengthened. Fed prices closed the week trading in the high $290s/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $498.00-$503.00/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. U.S. interest was…

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $298.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $497.00-502.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. A few cattle were booked for immediate delivery but in general, lift times are…

Alberta fed prices begin to level off while Eastern fed prices continue to advance higher. Over the past couple weeks Western Canadian fed prices have been averaging on either side of $300.00/cwt. From a basis perspective, the market has been a little disappointing with Alberta fed prices at a $30.00/cwt discount against the Nebraska market….

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $300.50/cwt live, $2/cwt higher than previous week. Fed cattle prices have traded steady to higher for the past thirteen weeks. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $496.00-502.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle…

Alberta fed prices continues to march higher settings new highs. For the past couple of years, the markets have followed a very similar trend as prices have strengthened throughout spring. Dressed sales were reported at mostly $502/cwt delivered. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. For the week ending May 24th, Western Canadian…

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $298/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than previous week. Fed cattle prices are $38-39/cwt higher than a year ago. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $494.00-498.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Cattle that traded were…

It was another exciting week for the fed cattle market with new highs being established. Fed prices have trended steady to higher for the past ten weeks. The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.50/cwt live, $3.50/cwt higher than previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from…