Insights and Stories on Yearlings

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

Aug. 6, 2024 at 4:17 pm CDT

For the week ending August 3, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. Strong buying interest continued on yearlings straight off grass; however, the “just get’em” type orders that were evident a week earlier now had limits. More cattle will come available in August and buyers are being more patient to see how the market develops.

By Jerry Klassen

Jul. 30, 2024 at 9:23 am CDT

The year-over-year decline in last year’s calf crop has caused the market to set new records. Larger finishing feedlots are setting the price structure as many of these lots have seasonal low inventory. The quality of yearlings coming off grass is excellent with buyers shopping for feed efficiencies.  

By Jerry Klassen

Jul. 23, 2024 at 9:26 am CDT

For the week ending July 20, Western Canadian yearlings traded $8-$15 above prices from seven days earlier. Values for larger groups of quality calves were up $8 to $10 from a week earlier while run of the mill smaller packages were relatively unchanged.

By Jerry Klassen

Jul. 9, 2024 at 9:25 am CDT

For the week ending July 2, Western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier for larger packages. Small groups of 800-pound-plus cattle were $10 to $15 discounted to pen-sized lots. Calf markets were relatively unchanged from the prior week, although volume was limited. There is significant open demand for yearlings and finishing feedlot operators are watching how prices develop.  

By Jerry Klassen