Insights and Stories on Alberta

Klassen: Feeder market hard to define on smaller volumes

Jun. 4, 2024 at 9:18 am CDT

For the week ending June 1, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to the previous week. It’s that time of year when volumes are limited and the market can be quite variable from region to region.

Alberta Crop Report: Progress made, still behind historical averages

May. 31, 2024 at 2:51 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Prairie forecast: Plenty of chances for rain

May. 29, 2024 at 9:30 am CDT

By Daniel Bezte

Klassen: Demand for grass cattle pushes feeder market higher

May. 28, 2024 at 9:41 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

New program focuses on data literacy for cow-calf producers

May. 23, 2024 at 4:47 pm CDT

By John Greig

Prairie forecast: Cool, unsettled weather across the Prairies

May. 22, 2024 at 9:30 am CDT

Rainy, cool and unsettled weather to continue across the Prairies as the influence of upper lows continue.

By Daniel Bezte

Alberta Crop Report: Much-needed moisture replenishes province

May. 21, 2024 at 11:00 am CDT

The rains that fell onto south, central and northeastern Alberta during the week ended May 14 were a mixed blessing for growers according to the provincial government’s crop report released on May 17.

By Adam Peleshaty MarketsFarm

Klassen: Demand for grass cattle pushes feeder market higher

May. 21, 2024 at 9:21 am CDT

For the week ending May 18, Western Canadian yearling markets were trading $3 to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calf prices were relatively unchanged compared to the prior week. The feeder market appears to be consolidating near historical highs.

By Jerry Klassen