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Producer Meetings
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October 5, 2021
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Supporting future industry leaders
The beef industry is a key economic driver for Alberta and Canada, and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation (CCF) aims to keep it that way. Established as a charity in 2014, the CCF connects producers and industry partners to support the next generation in beef business leadership. Contributing to youth education is an important focus of…
October 5, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Information on bale grazing
Beat costs and boost yields with bale grazing From the Beef Cattle Research Council Many Canadian producers have taken steps to extend their grazing period and provide forage for cattle outside of confinement and away from corrals. Well planned extensive wintering systems have obvious benefits for reducing on-farm labour and yardage costs, but extended grazing…
October 5, 2021
Innovation & Technology
7 Lean Cows: Managing the lean years is key to longevity
2500 years ago, a Pharaoh in Egypt had a dream he couldn’t interpret. It involved 7 fat cows grazing by a river, sleek and fat in the sunshine. Then 7 lean cows came out of the river behind them and ate up the 7 fat cows and didn’t look any fatter for having done so….
October 4, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Contribute to the update of the National Beef Sustainability Assessment
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is in the process of updating the National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA), expected for release in 2023. The NBSA provides farm to fork national sustainability performance metrics for the Canadian beef sector, from environmental, social and economic perspectives. The metrics from our first Assessment, released in 2016, are widely…
October 4, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 4, 2021
Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $157/cwt, $0.25/cwt lower than the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $262.00-263.50 FOB lot. Cattle that traded last week were being booked for late October/early November delivery. All three western Canadian packers procured cattle. Alberta fed cash to futures basis levels strengthened…
October 3, 2021
Inspiration
Cowgirl
[ˈkouˌɡərl] NOUN a woman who herds and tends cattle, performing much of her work on horseback. “cowgirls work from sunrise to sunset” Pam Vancuren, Bar P Quarter Horses, Bob’s Creek Ranch, Alberta. Photography by Keily Stewart of Riata Imagery. Nurturing. Empowering. Resilient. This article was first published in the September 2021 edition of ABP Magazine….
September 29, 2021
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What to read ahead of ABP’s virtual meetings
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) will be holding our Semi-Annual General Meeting and a Producer Town Hall on September 30, 2021. Here are a few documents and articles we recommend reading over ahead of joining us with your thoughts and proposed resolutions: ABP 2021 Annual Report Alberta Beef Producers funding reaches critical turning point This Too…
September 29, 2021
Health & Production
Preparing for winter on a cattle operation
We have been experiencing some beautiful fall weather lately, but by now I think most of us have also had a good frost or two (you know, the kind that kicks us into high gear scrambling to get all of the things we need to get done before winter, done?). Of course, the shorter days…
September 28, 2021
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the September 2021 issue of ABP magazine. You can read (and share) articles from the magazine on ABP Daily, under the ‘ABP Magazine’ tag. And hey, if you’re on your mobile device, why not check out our app! Alberta Beef Producers has had a lot on the…
September 27, 2021
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Alberta Beef Producers funding reaches critical turning point
This is part one of a three-part series. You can find part two in the September issue of ABP, and on ABP Daily. ABP’s fiscal situation is in flux. The substantial check-off refund rate is limiting our ability to execute programs under priority areas and support external organizations at levels we have in the past. …
September 27, 2021
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What We’re Reading | RCMP charge pair involved in fraudulent cattle sales in Alberta and Saskatchewan
By Moises Canales-Lavigne, Global News Two residents of Two Hills, Alta. have been charged by RCMP after a string of fraudulent cattle purchases spanning two provinces. The Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit first caught wind of the situation on Aug. 19, 2021 when they received a report of an alleged fraudulent cattle sale in Tofield, Alta. Investigators with the unit…
September 27, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of Sept 27, 2021
Over the past month fed prices have traded mostly sideways averaging from $156-158/cwt. On a cash to cash basis, Alberta fed prices have moved back to a premium against the U.S. market. Active trade was reported with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle last week. Dressed sales were reported from $264-266/cwt delivered, and cattle…
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 14-Dec-26 | 282 | 438 | -- |
| 11-Jan-27 | -- | -- | -- |
| 08-Feb-27 | 278 | 432 | -- |
| 08-Mar-27 | 278 | 430 | -- |
| 05-Apr-27 | 282 | 426 | -- |
| 03-May-27 | 288 | 426 | -- |
| 31-May-27 | 296 | 434 | -- |
Last Updated on September 17, 2026
