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Prairie forecast: Mostly warm and dry weather expected

Forecast issued May 28, covering May 28 to June 4, 2025

By Daniel Bezte May 28, 2025

We start off with high pressure dominating most of the Prairies. A large surface high is sitting over the north-central U.S. This is beginning to tap into more heat and moisture, which will allow for warmer daytime highs and nighttime lows as dewpoints creep up.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Lower beef production forecasts support feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen May 27, 2025

Improving feedlot margins contributed to the stronger feeder market. Alberta packers were buying finished cattle on a dressed basis at $500/cwt delivered which was fresh record high. Using a 60 per cent grading, this equates to a live price of $300/cwt. Feedlot breakeven pen closeouts are in the range of $260-$270/cwt. Feedlots are anxious to reload and larger groups of quality packages are limited at this time of year.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock

Three birthdays and calving begins

Eppich News: It was a great calving season, despite a reminder why quick veterinary help is indispensable

By Heather Eppich May 22, 2025

The calves were up in weight and cows and heifers calved without assistance in 2025 at the Eppich ranch in Saskatchewan.

Cattle graze in Manitoba’s Parkland region. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Buying interest for feeder cattle subsides

By Jerry Klassen May 20, 2025

For the week ending May 16, Western Canadian feeder markets were steady to $6 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. Heifers were relatively unchanged but steers were notably stronger, especially on replacements over 800 pounds.

Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Agriculture notes that cattle can be exposed to anthrax spores when sloughs and potholes dry up. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Livestock, News

Anthrax found in Saskatchewan cattle

Lab results have confirmed that cattle in northwestern Saskatchewan died of anthrax.

By Jeff Melchior May 15, 2025

Lab results have confirmed that cattle in northwestern Saskatchewan died of anthrax.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feedlot operators become cautious on purchases

By Jerry Klassen May 13, 2025

For the week ending May 10, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher on average. Quality packages of lighter calves were priced $10-$15 above week ago levels. Many auction barns are only holding sales every two or three weeks at this time of year with limited numbers on offer. This made the market hard to define in certain weight categories.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock

Give special attention to first-calved beef heifers

Better Bunks and Pastures: Getting heifers ready for their next pregnancy is the goal of a nutrition program specifically for them

By Peter Vitti May 7, 2025

Heifers that have calves for the first time need special attention, and getting them ready for their next pregnancy is the goal of a nutrition program specifically for them.

File photo of cattle in a Kansas feedlot. (BeyondImages/E+/Getty Images)

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates as supplies decrease

By Jerry Klassen May 6, 2025

For the week ending May 2, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. The heifer discount to steers continues to narrow. Steady buying interest from Ontario was noted in Manitoba and certain locations in Saskatchewan.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock, Markets

Cattle markets hold value amidst uncertainty

The Markets: Alberta buyers appear to be pricing in a tariff risk discount while U.S. buyers are not

By Jerry Klassen May 5, 2025

Cattle markets continue to hold at their high levels, although Alberta buyers appear to be pricing in a tariff risk discount while U.S. buyers are not.

Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock

Producers must take foot-and-mouth disease seriously

Animal Health: Several other diseases can look similar to FMD

By Roy Lewis May 2, 2025

The recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany tells us that we all collectively need to be on the lookout for it.

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

GFM Network News

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

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Prairie forecast: Mostly warm and dry weather expected

Klassen: Lower beef production forecasts support feeder complex

Three birthdays and calving begins

Klassen: Buying interest for feeder cattle subsides

Anthrax found in Saskatchewan cattle

Klassen: Feedlot operators become cautious on purchases

Give special attention to first-calved beef heifers

Klassen: Feeder market consolidates as supplies decrease

Cattle markets hold value amidst uncertainty

Producers must take foot-and-mouth disease seriously

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