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US Trade- Steers

Live: 228.00-231.00 (KN, TX), 236.00-237.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 376.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

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Live: 228.00-231.00 (KN, TX), 236.00-237.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 376.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

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May 16, 2021 Inspiration

The Prairie Crocus

Anemone patens

Early settlers called this native Anemone the prairie crocus. This resilient perennial is not actually a crocus, but rather hails from the buttercup family. Also known as ‘windflowers’ because they are believed to blossom only when the winds blow in springtime, the prairie crocus is a cherished symbol of spring – thriving in grazing pastures and speckling the landscape of calving pastures across Alberta’s prairies, bringing a symbol of renewal and rebirth to ranchers, as winter loosens its grasp on the land.

This article was first published in the May 2021 edition of ABP Magazine.

Photo: Christian Mackenzie Heckle, Prairie Rose Photo

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Steers

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Choice Steers

Live: 228.00-231.00 (KN, TX), 236.00-237.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 376.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 228.00-231.00 (KN, TX), 236.00-237.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 376.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 296.40

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
25-Aug-25 274 398 --
22-Sep-25 270 398 458
20-Oct-25 264 394 454
17-Nov-25 260 388 450
15-Dec-25 260 378 446
9-Feb-25 260 376 454
Last Updated on May 29, 2025
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