For the week ending August 24, Western Canadian yearling prices were down $6-$12/cwt from seven days earlier. Calf markets traded $10-$12/cwt below week-ago levels. Larger numbers are coming on stream resulting in the softer tone.
Beef cattle
Klassen: Larger supplies weigh on feeder market
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm on US heat wave, hogs hit June high
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures ended higher on U.S. heat concerns and signs of better consumer demand on Tuesday, while lean hog futures set a 12-week high, analysts said.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures firm on corn weakness, expected holiday demand
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures turned higher on technical trading on Monday, as live cattle contracts rose on expected consumer demand and hopes of some cash market prices firming, traders said.
Nova Scotia ranchers snag environmental award at Canadian Beef Industry Conference
Holdanca Farms from Nova Scotia is this year’s recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), it was announced on at the banquet of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference this week.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain on bargain buying
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle futures ticked higher on Thursday on a spree of bargain buying as industry players believed cattle futures were oversold, analysts said.
A wet June turns to a hot July
Eppich News: The ranch foal count ended up at seven, with two fillies and five colts
The beginning of June gave us quite a bit of moisture, much more than we have had in the last few years. It made it a little interesting at times and slowed seeding down, but the pastures greatly appreciated it. On the second, we took the kids to go ride and check the cows. We […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle up on signs of bargain buying
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) feeder cattle ticked up on Wednesday on a rebound in bargain buying following a steep dive in the previous session.
Canadian Cattle Foundation recognizes young leader and honours Reg Schellenberg’s legacy through award
The Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award honours individuals who embody the spirit of humble leadership, mentorship, collaboration and dedication to the Canadian cattle industry. Recipients receive a buckle, sponsored by Schellenbergs family's ranch, and a bursary to attend the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall dramatically on technical selling
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) live and feeder cattle futures took a steep dive on technical selling on Tuesday, analysts said, while lean hogs ticked down following cattle's slide.
Klassen: Yearling market softens on economic uncertainty
For the week ending August 17, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $3-$5 lower on average. Three weeks ago, 1,000 pound steers off grass reached up to $340/cwt. This past week, these same cattle were quoted in the range of $315-$325/cwt.
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