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August 29, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 29, 2022
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $179/cwt $0.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $298.50-300.50/cwt FOB the lot. Lift times were all over the map depending on who bought the cattle. Two packers were buying for September delivery while the other packer was buying cattle for…
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August 22, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 22, 2022
Western Canadian fed prices continue to edge higher, setting new annual price highs. Even though sale volumes were light, competition on the cash market was decent with all three Western Canadian packers bidding on cattle. Most dressed sales were reported at $300/cwt delivered and were scheduled for mid-September delivery. Recent slaughter volumes have been somewhat…
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August 15, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 15, 2022
Establishing new annual highs, the Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $176.75/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $294.50-296.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for early September delivery. Competition on the cash market was decent with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle. Premiums were…
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August 8, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 8, 2022
Competition on the Western Canadian cash market was decent, and a stronger price tone was noted as the week progressed. Weekly dressed sales were reported from $295-297/cwt delivered. Delivery dates seem to be tightening up a little bit, cattle that traded were being scheduled for late August/early September delivery. Alberta fed prices traded at an…
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August 2, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 1, 2022
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $174.75/cwt, $0.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are $25/cwt higher than last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $291.50-292.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for late August/early September delivery. Last week…
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July 25, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 25, 2022
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $174/cwt, down slightly from the previous week. For the second half of June this is the second highest price on record. Fed prices have been mostly steady over the past seven weeks, averaging in the mid $170s/cwt. Last week dressed sales were reported from $290-292/cwt…
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July 18, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 18, 2022
Alberta direct cattle sales saw limited buying interest last week, but average steer prices did firm modestly higher. The majority of trade was reported steady to $1/cwt higher than the previous week at $292-293/cwt delivered dressed. Heifer prices were generally comparable with steers, but weekly sale volumes were too slight to fully establish a repeatable…
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July 4, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 4, 2022
The Alberta fed cattle market tone was softer with lackluster trade interest reported during the four days prior to the July 1st holiday. Most trade was reported steady, with the lower end of the week prior at $292/cwt delivered. One packer was offering a +$2/cwt premium for 70% AAA grades. Weighted average steer price eased…
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June 27, 2022
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 27, 2022
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $175.25/cwt, $0.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are at the highest point since the spring of 2017. Last week dressed sales were reported from $289.50-292.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for late July/early…
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June 20, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 20, 2022
Alberta fed cattle prices set a new annual high last week, seeing the strongest weighted average prices since May 2017. Steer trade volumes were moderate, but heifer volumes were too slight to fully establish a weekly price trend. Most trade was reported steady to $4/cwt higher than the previous week dressed in a tight $292-294/cwt…
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June 13, 2022
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 13, 2022
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $172.25/cwt, $1/cwt higher than the previous week. Alberta fed prices have averaged in the low $170’s/cwt for the past five weeks. Last week dressed sales were reported from $286.50-288.50/cwt FOB the lot. Ontario fed prices were trading at a $18/cwt premium against the Albert market,…
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June 6, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 6, 2022
Last week’s large speculative cash offering saw lackluster buying interest, and procurement volumes were limited. The bulk of dressed sales were reported steady to $2/cwt lower than the previous week at $288-289/cwt delivered. Weighted average prices were generally $1/cwt lower than the previous week. June kill schedules have been booked up and deliveries are now…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 14/05/2024
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 251.34
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Aug-24 | 234 | 326 | -- |
| 2-Sep-24 | 232 | 330 | -- |
| 30-Sep-24 | 230 | 332 | 3572 |
| 28-Oct-24 | 228 | 332 | 372 |
| 25-Nov-24 | 226 | 326 | 368 |
| 23-Dec-24 | 230 | 318 | 364 |
| 20-Jan-25 | 234 | 320 | -- |
Last Updated on May 9, 2024
