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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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April 2, 2025 News

On-Farm Efficiency Program reopens with funding available

The On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) has reopened for applications, aiming to help producers enhance environmental benefits through efficient use of agricultural inputs.

The program offers funding for projects that optimize the use of agricultural inputs. The program offers funding for projects that optimize the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and energy, benefiting both producers and the environment by reducing costs and emissions.

Eligible expenses are funded at a 50 per cent cost-share rate, with a maximum of $150,000 per applicant, and the program includes four funding streams: Smart Farm Technology, Energy Efficiency, Farm Security, and Efficient Grain Handling.

For more details, visit the OFEP website or contact the OFEP team at ofep@gov.ab.ca.

About the Author

Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.

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Cattle Report

Updated: 23/06/2025

Steers

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Rail: 497.00-502.50 FOB feedlot, last week

Heifers

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Rail: 497.00-502.50 FOB feedlot, last week

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