Insights and Stories on Calves

Sep. 10, 2024 at 9:20 am CDT

For the week ending September 7, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5/cwt higher in Alberta but steady to $6/cwt lower in Saskatchewan and Manitoba compared to seven days earlier. Major feedlots in Alberta appear to be focusing on local cattle. The calf market is in price discovery mode with prices quoted $10/cwt higher to $10/cwt lower.

By Jerry Klassen

Sep. 6, 2024 at 1:54 pm CDT

A retired cattle producer from central Alberta is teaming up with a humanitarian organization for a Calves for Ukraine benefit auction, the second one he has held. The auction, organized by Al Rand in association with the Humanitarian Aid and Response Team (HART), will take place Oct. 22 at Olds […]

By Jeff Melchior

Aug. 28, 2024 at 9:06 am CDT

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.

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 20, 2024 at 9:45 am CDT

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.

By Jerry Klassen

Aug. 13, 2024 at 10:34 am CDT

Overall, the calf market appeared to be more sensitive to the weakness in the deferred live cattle futures while buyers of yearlings were focused on securing ownership.  Ideas are that yearling supplies are down from year-ago levels and scarcity factor is driving the bullish enthusiasm.

By Jerry Klassen