Market analyst Jerry Klassen explains what fewer barley acres means for Canadian cattle feeders in 2025-26, and other factors playing into the feed grain market. The post As Canadian farmers plant less barley in 2025, what does it mean for cattle feeders? appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
In late April, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis at $486/cwt delivered, up about $30/cwt from a month earlier. Using a 60 per cent grading, live prices during the last week of April would equate to $292/cwt, up from the late March value of $274. In Kansas, live prices were quoted […] Read more The post Where is the top of the fed cattle market? appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
The feeder cattle market has been trading near or at historical highs over the past couple of months. The higher prices have caused many cattle producers to question the number of feeder cattle that will be available later in spring. Canadian feedlot operators have experienced favourable margins throughout the winter which has enhanced demand for […] Read more The post Feeder cattle outside finishing feedlots appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Feedlot operators and feed grain traders are focusing on new crop production. The USDA held their annual Agriculture Outlook Forum on February 27 and they expect U.S. farmers to increase corn planted area by 3.4 million acres. In Canada, traders and government analysts are expecting a year-over-year increase in barley acres from three per cent […] Read more The post Corn and barley feed market outlook appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Market analyst explains why U.S. tariffs are unlikely to significantly affect Canadian cattle prices right now.| Canadian Cattlemen
Since Alberta barley prices made seasonal lows in September 2024, the market has been percolating higher. In early September, Lethbridge feedlots were buying feed barley for $255-$260/tonne delivered. In late December 2024, Lethbridge feedlots were buying barley for as high as $315/tonne for spot delivery. The 10-year average barley price delivered Lethbridge is around $270/tonne. […] Read more The post Feed grain update for 2025 appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Feeder and fed cattle traded at historical highs over the past year. I’ve received many calls and emails from cattle producers asking questions regarding the market fundamentals moving forward. Can producers expect prices to stay at higher levels or is the market vulnerable to downside potential? During August and September 2024, there were fears that […] Read more The post Questions surround 2024 cattle market appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenLivestock , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
The December live cattle futures made a low of $173.50 on September 9. At the time of writing this article, the December contract was $189. During September and October, the live cattle futures rallied about $16. In the U.S., the four largest packing firms handle 85 per cent of all steer and heifer purchases. Apparently, […] Read more The post Stronger demand and lower supplies boost price appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
When I provide cattle or grain market outlooks for a producer group or specific organization, I start the presentation by asking how many of the attendees subscribe to some type of market analysis. It is no surprise that there is usually a handful of people who put up their hands. Often cattle producers will say […] Read more The post What is market analysis for the cattle producer? appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
The fed and feeder cattle markets have been quite volatile over the past couple of months. Cattle producers have been overwhelmed with discussions to| Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian and U.S. fed cattle markets have been trading near or at historical highs during the summer. I’ve received many calls from cattle producers| Canadian Cattlemen