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In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $256.50/cwt live, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers and dressed sales were reported from $425.00-426.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Most of the cattle that traded were scheduled for the…

In Alberta last week, weighted averaged fed prices held steady with the previous week at $255/cwt live. Following seasonal trends, trading steady to weaker as summer heat sets in. When taking a step back and look at where we started, fed prices have rallied by about $37/cwt since the start of the year. Making it…

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…

Last week, Alberta fed steer and heifer both traded softer compared to the previous week, averaging $264 /cwt and $263/cwt, respectively. There was moderate competition among packer with one packer not buying. Dressed sales were reported at $433-440/cwt delivered. Cattle that are traded are scheduled for delivery in the first half of July. The Alberta…

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…