cattle market reports

In Alberta last week, fed prices averaged in the low $240/cwt moving lower for the eighth consecutive week, this is still $8-9/cwt higher than a year ago. Light dressed sales were reported from $405-$406/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded is being scheduled for delivery from anywhere early October to early November. Alberta fed cash-to-futures basis was…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $243.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Over the past month, fed prices have declined $10/cwt. Light trade was reported last week with buying interest noted from all three Western Canadian packers. Dressed sales were reported from $403.25-409.00/cwt FOB…

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…