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December 13, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 13, 2021

Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed around $163.75/cwt, $1.25/cwt higher than the previous week. Alberta fed prices are $27/cwt higher than last year and $15/cwt higher than the five-year average. Last week dressed sales were reported from $273.50-275.50/cwt FOB lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for late…

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December 13, 2021 Health & Production

What We’re Reading | Groundbreaking research could help ranchers optimize free-range grazing

U of A team will pinpoint genetic traits that could increase grazing efficiency while protecting pastures. By Bev Betkowski A new University of Alberta research project could help ranchers customize their cattle to the type of pastures they have, creating economic and environmental benefits along the way. Launched this past summer, the research involves tracking…

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December 12, 2021 Inspiration

Recipe: Instant Pot beef stew

This is the best Instant Pot beef stew recipe around! It’s easy, healthy, and exceptionally delicious. With tender beef, a flavorful broth, and hearty veggies like carrots and potatoes, it’s going to be a family favorite! Prep Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 45 min Additional Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hour 15 min Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 tablespoon…

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December 10, 2021 Health & Production

Producer feedback to inform disease risk and vaccination initiative

An initiative supported by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is looking to help reduce disease risk in western Canadian beef herds. As part of the process, project collaborators would like to hear from you. The link below is to a producer survey which will ask you a series of questions to gather your thoughts…

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December 9, 2021 Issues & Insights

Government of Canada launches AgriCommunication Initiative

On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, launched the AgriCommunication Initiative with up to $8 million over three years “to support projects that promote consumer awareness of the strengths of the agriculture sector.” “Consumers have a growing interest in learning more about where homegrown agricultural products come from and how they’re made,” said…

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December 9, 2021 Issues & Insights

Consumers have no beef with feeding food waste to cattle

Consumers really do eat up the idea of cattle consuming food waste. So much so, that a recent survey showed that consumers across the country seemed to warm up to the idea of beef production practices in Canada when they were related to a challenge they undertake in their homes everyday.  The survey, conducted by…

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December 8, 2021 Business Tools

Canada announces nearly $200,000 for VBP+

This week, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the Government of Canada is providing nearly $200,000 in funding to Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+). “Canadian cattle producers care for their animals and our environment,” said Bibeau. “Canada’s beef industry, through the leadership of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and it’s Verified Beef Production Plus…

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December 8, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Repercussions of check-off refunds reach beyond ABP

This is part two of a three-part series. You can find part one in the September issue of ABP, and on ABP Daily.  With the drastic cuts made to the 2021 budget, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is no longer able to support external organizations at levels we have in the past. Funding to three organizations…

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December 7, 2021 Issues & Insights

Invitation to a longer table with beef at the centre of the plate

At the heart of every beef operation is her people. Those passionate and committed persons who strive to produce the best possible food. Behind the hard-working cow calf, yearling, backgrounding and cattle-feeding operators, are families and teams of employees, scientists, farmers, veterinarians and a multitude of service providers. Like most things in life, they are in integrated…

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December 6, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 6, 2021

The excitement around the Western Canadian fed market pales in comparison to what has occurred in the U.S. with prices there gaining $13/cwt over the past five weeks and trading at the highest levels since September 2015. Alberta fed prices are estimated at a $16/cwt discount to the Nebraska market, the weakest basis seen this…

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December 6, 2021 Trailblazers

Simple steps to VBP+ certification

Keeping track of livestock records doesn’t need to be complicated. A simple school binder is all Sue Giles uses to keep track of health records for their southern Alberta ranch and ensure it meets EU and VBP+ certification. For three years, Giles has kept track of the health information for their almost 1,000-head Black Angus…

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December 5, 2021 Inspiration

Recipe: Cabbage rolls with dill and roasted red pepper

This Cabbage Roll recipe features rice and beef filled cabbage leaves covered in a dill-icious tomato sauce and baked to perfection. Make your own cabbage rolls like a Baba.  Prep Time: 45 min Cooking Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 45 min Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 head of cabbage; cored 1 750 ml jar…

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Updated: January 27, 2026

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
20-Apr-26 296 464 --
18-May-26 304 466 --
15-June-26 308 462 --
13-July-26 302 -- --
10-Aug-26 296 460 --
07-Aug-26 290 460 --
26-Sep-26 288 460 --
Last Updated on January 22, 2026