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US Trade- Steers
Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$73.17
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April 19, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 19, 2021
Canfax fed cattle prices closed last week around $152.25/cwt, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Since the second half of March fed prices have rallied $5-8/cwt. Last week dressed sales were reported from $254.50-255.75/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of April 26th and May 3rd delivery….
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April 12, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 12, 2021
Dressed sales started out last week at $250/cwt delivered and light live steer trade was comparable at $150/cwt. Bids firmed to $253/cwt by Thursday to encourage moderate volume follow up trade. Light heifer trade was reported comparable with steers, but sale volumes were too slight to establish a weekly trend. With a Friday holiday the…
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April 5, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 5, 2021
Fed cattle sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average steer and heifer price, but the market tone was lower. Dressed sales and bids were reported from $240-245/cwt delivered, steady to $10/cwt lower than the previous week. Based on bids and sales, Alberta fed prices have gone from a premium to the US…
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March 29, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 29, 2021
Alberta direct cattle sales were limited by a smaller cash offering last week as many feedlots revert out of cash and back to the formula grid market. It should be noted that total weekly marketings last week were the smallest so far this year. Light steer trade was marked at $250/cwt delivered, generally steady with…
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March 22, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 22, 2021
Alberta direct cattle sales saw weighted average prices ease modestly lower last week. The majority of trade was reported dressed at $250/cwt delivered and delivery dates were scheduled for the first week of April. Western Canadian fed slaughter for the week ending March 13th was 1% smaller than the previous week and YTD were 15%…
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March 15, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 15, 2021
The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $149/cwt, $1/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed prices are at their lowest point in seven weeks. Last week dressed sales were reported from $247-250/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of April 5th and 12th delivery. Last…
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March 8, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 8, 2021
Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume trade last week with prices fully steady with the previous week. A handful of live steer trade was reported comparable with the previous week and the bulk of dressed trade was $254/cwt delivered. Average steer and heifer prices closed the week fully steady at $150.92 and $150.22/cwt respectively….
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March 1, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 1, 2021
The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $152/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. This is the first time in 36 weeks fed prices have been above last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.00-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the first half of…
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February 22, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 22, 2021
The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $152/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. This is the first time in 36 weeks fed prices have been above last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.00-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the first half of…
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February 16, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 15, 2021
Trading $0.88/cwt higher last week, weighted average steer prices set new annual highs and basis levels still remain historically strong. Competition on the cash market was supportive with both major packers getting cattle bought. Dressed sales were reported from $255-256/cwt delivered and cattle were scheduled for 2-3 week delivery. Since the beginning of the year…
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February 8, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 8, 2021
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed last week around $150.75/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Fed prices are $6-7/cwt lower than last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.25-253.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of February 15th and 22nd delivery. Last…
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February 1, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 1, 2021
Averaging over $151/cwt, weighted average steer prices last week were the highest since March. Western Canadian fed prices were however $12/cwt below last year and $13.50/cwt lower than the five-year average. Fed prices for the month of January are on track to average around $150/cwt, the lowest January average price since 2014. Dressed sales were…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 03/05/2024
Steers
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Rail: 430.00-432.00 del
Heifers
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Rail: 430.00-432.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 248.60
Canadian Dollar
$73.17 0.04
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 |
| - | - | - | - |
Last Updated on April 25, 2024
