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US Trade- Steers
Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
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May 3, 2024
News
Alberta invests in irrigation infrastructure improvement
Alberta’s government has announced an investment of $19 million to revitalize the province’s irrigation infrastructure. The $19-million boost is a part of Budget 2024 and represents an increase of $5.5 million from the previous year. Producers and irrigation leaders have already identified priority areas for utilizing these funds effectively. Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation,…
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May 2, 2024
Health & Production
Forage Rejuvenation: Fertilization and the influence of soil pH
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on May 9, 2023. Rejuvenation of a forage stand, whether hay or pasture, involves using one or a combination of methods to increase productivity with a shift towards higher yielding forage species that provide improved nutritional value for livestock. If an assessment of…
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May 1, 2024
Inspiration
Register to be a part of Alberta Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days registration is now open. The annual event, which celebrates Alberta’s vibrant agricultural industry, invites producers to open their gates to the public. It’s a unique opportunity for agricultural enthusiasts to connect with local producers, learn about sustainable farming practices, and experience the rural way of life. The event fosters a deeper…
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April 30, 2024
News
Dairy Farmers of Canada and Starbucks Canada brew a sustainable future together
Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) and Starbucks Canada (Starbucks) have launched a new collaborative effort to help advance sustainability in the dairy sector. Starbucks has committed $500,000 to support sustainability-focused projects in dairy over the course of this year, rewarding the continued efforts to Canadian dairy farmers on their path to net zero. The partnership…
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April 29, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 29, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $257/cwt live, $1.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Since the beginning of the year, fed cattle prices have rallied 15 per cent. Competition on the Western Canadian market was good with all three Western Canadian packers procuring cattle. Cattle that…
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April 29, 2024
Business Tools
Alberta invests in enhanced wildfire defense measures
In the wake of 2023’s unprecedented wildfires, Alberta’s government is investing in improved wildfire preparedness. Central to this investment is the allocation of funds for two additional airtanker groups and two new helicopters equipped with night-vision technology. “I am encouraged by the increased interest in both the FireSmart and Fireguard Programs this year,” says Todd…
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April 28, 2024
Business Tools
Farmland rental rates keeping pace with farmland value appreciation
There is alignment between farmland rental rates and the appreciating value of farmland across Canada according to a new analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). The farmland rental rate analysis presents the rent-to-price ratio for cultivated farmland in Canada. The ratio uses insights from data sets on cash rental rates and the Farmland Values Report. A…
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April 27, 2024
Issues & Insights
Research alliance results point to environmental benefits of grazing ruminants
Over the past five years, the Archbold-Alltech Alliance has created a model for estimating the carbon footprint of Archbold’s Buck Island Ranch in Florida. The results show that on average, Buck Island Ranch sequesters more carbon each year than it emits, making it a net-carbon sink. This research shows that grazing ruminant animals on land…
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April 26, 2024
News
Alberta government commits funding to the Water Management Program
The Alberta government has announced an investment of $50 million over the next three years to the province’s Water Management Program. The move aims to enhance Alberta’s water management infrastructure, which is vital for irrigation, municipal, industrial, agricultural, and recreational use, as well as for fish and wildlife habitat, flood mitigation, and erosion protection. A…
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April 25, 2024
Business Tools
Cracking the code on grazing management technology
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on April 4, 2022. Does it feel like grazing management information is shrouded in acronyms and terms that boggle the mind on first glance? Do you struggle to decipher terms like animal unit equivalents? And how does one go about calculating AUMs and then…
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April 24, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate documentary premiers on Stop Food Waste Day
The short documentary, “Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate” has publicly premiered on YouTube as of April 24, 2024, coinciding with “Stop Food Waste Day.” The film is the third in a series of short documentaries from Public and Stakeholder Engagement, a national Check-Off funded program that works to build public trust in the way beef cattle are…
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April 24, 2024
Health & Production
Importance of maintaining cow weight after calving
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. With a smaller cow herd in both Canada and the…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 03/05/2024
Steers
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Rail: 430.00-432.00 del
Heifers
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Rail: 430.00-432.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 248.60
Canadian Dollar
$73.17 0.04
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 |
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024
