Insights and Stories on Futures

Jul. 22, 2025 at 9:51 am CDT

For the week ending July 19, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from the previous week, although volumes were limited.

By Jerry Klassen

Jul. 15, 2025 at 10:25 am CDT

For the week ending July 12, Western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier. Calves weighing 550-800 pounds were quoted $5 lower to as much as $10 higher.

By Jerry Klassen

Jul. 8, 2025 at 9:22 am CDT

For the week ending July 4, there were no feeder cattle sales in Western Canada due to holidays on July 1 and July 4. Major auction markets in the U.S. were also closed or had limited numbers on offer. Prices quoted from south of the border were steady to $4 higher on average but the market was hard to define.

By Jerry Klassen

Jun. 30, 2025 at 10:35 am CDT

For the week ending June 28, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Volumes moving through the ring were limited and the quality was quite variable.

By Jerry Klassen

Jun. 24, 2025 at 9:31 am CDT

For the week ending June 21, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged to $10 lower on average compared to seven days earlier.  However, prices for August and September delivery were unchanged from the previous week. 

By Jerry Klassen