Insights and Stories on Feeder Cattle

May. 25, 2015 at 12:41 am CDT

U.S. wholesale beef prices surged higher this past week as stronger retail and restaurant demand absorbed the larger beef stocks in storage. Alberta packers’ average purchase price was $202.50 and with pen break-even closeout prices near $188, the healthy margin structure renewed buying confidence in the feeder market. All weight […]

By Jerry Klassen

May. 18, 2015 at 8:17 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were solidly $3 to $5 higher on average this past week compared to seven days earlier. Improved beef demand has drawn down stocks in the production pipeline, allowing packers to increase bids for fed cattle. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of […]

By Jerry Klassen

May. 9, 2015 at 9:39 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle traded from $4 lower to $3 higher over the past week. Feeders coming on the market at this time of year have various quality features which caused a wide range of prices for similar-weight cattle. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $199 […]

By Jerry Klassen

May. 4, 2015 at 1:12 pm CDT

After a softer tone during the third week of April, western Canadian feeder cattle values stabilized trading steady to $5 higher on average this past week. Notable gains were noted on cattle under 700 pounds in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where prices were $3 to as much as $8 higher. Available […]

By Jerry Klassen

Apr. 27, 2015 at 9:58 am CDT

Western Canadian cattle prices were extremely volatile this past week, trading $2 higher to as much as $5 lower in comparison to seven days earlier. The feeder cattle market appeared to stall out at the higher levels, with most auction barns experiencing smaller volumes. Spring-like temperatures and seeding preparation kept […]

By Jerry Klassen