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July 23, 2021 Trailblazers

Collaboration brings a mini-farm with global perspective to a rural school

A school in the southeast corner of the province is seeing its students branch into farming. This week, Irvine School saw the addition of calf shelters, livestock panels, and a learning pavilion. The infrastructure is part of the School’s new Agriculture Discovery Centre (ADC). It’s the first step towards a student-managed farm, that will eventually…

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July 23, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | New grazing stewardship program for 6,000 Prairie acres

By Glenn Cheater, Alberta Farmer Express After growing its acres by 20 per cent last year, ALUS has lined up two big sponsors for a new initiative called Grazing Forward that will fund stewardship projects on 6,000 acres of Prairie ranchland. “A&W Canada and Cargill will together provide $1.8 million to support ranchers in Alberta,…

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July 22, 2021 Issues & Insights

Federal government announces early designation of Livestock Tax Deferral provision

On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the early designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for prescribed drought regions, as well as federal support to Prairie provinces for immediate bilateral adjustments to AgriInsurance program to make drought-damaged crops available for feed. “Our Government is working closely with our provincial partners…

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July 22, 2021 Press Releases

ABP welcomes government support for producers impacted by drought

The Government of Canada has announced support for producers who are struggling due to the severe and widespread drought affecting the Prairie provinces. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the early designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral, and immediate adjustments to the AgriInsurance program to make drought-damaged crops available for feed.   “I am extremely pleased with today’s announcement from Minister Bibeau. A significant portion of our proposals to the government were included in…

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July 22, 2021 Trailblazers

Igniting the future of agriculture – Jessica Sperber

Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a two-part series that was originally published together in ABP, the magazine. Please stay tuned for the second part, featuring David MacTaggart. If you ever need to rejuvenate your enthusiasm for being in the beef industry, spend a little time with young people like these two Albertans. They’re out…

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July 21, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP’s ‘Dealing with Drought’ town hall available online

Tuesday evening, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a town hall on the drought, with updates and discussion around ABP’s current work, as well as considerations for production, and insurance. In the following video, you’ll hear presentations from: Melanie Wowk, veterinarian, cattle producer, and ABP Chair, Karin Schmid, ABP Production and Extension Lead, and Stacey Domolewski, Research…

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July 21, 2021 Health & Production

What We’re Watching | In Dire Need: Drought Management

This week, Jim Gerrish of American Grazing Lands Services LLC partnered with Foothills Forage & Grazing Association and MaiaGrazing to present a drought management webinar for primary producers. Hear Gerrish talk about drought, Standardized Precipitaiton Index, water infiltration, pasture productivity in a drought, and management strategies that can help producers manage through it. ‘What We’re…

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July 20, 2021 Checking in with ABP

CCA’s Virtual Town Hall available on YouTube

On Monday, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) hosted a producer town hall on drought and wildfire. The event started with an update on the immediate relief measures requested of federal and provincial governments. Then, Provincial Cattle Associations provided local updates on their situations. The whole group then took questions from participants. In the following recording, you’ll hear from…

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July 20, 2021 Trailblazers

Realizing new opportunity through ranch branded retail

March 2020 was the month Trish Tetz, of Tetz Cattle, a fourth generation beef and grain farm located near Three Hills, AB, was set  to launch her new Craft Beef Company, offering curated boxes of  meat delivered straight to the consumer’s door. She had no idea the timing of their opening would coincide with a world-wide…

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July 20, 2021 Press Releases

CCA with the support of CCGA and GGC request temporary but immediate drought related actions on crop insurance

Calgary, AB – Severe drought conditions are creating significant concerns for beef, grain and oilseed producers in the prairie provinces and parts of B.C. and Ontario.    Extreme temperatures and below average rainfall have deteriorated pasture, hay and crops, creating limited feed resources and have some beef producers struggling to maintain their herd sizes.  A top priority for beef producers is to maintain the cattle herd…

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July 17, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Seeking producer feedback on CRSB Framework

Thanks to those of you who participated in the CRSB’s workshop on June 16 for the Consultation on the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. We appreciate your contributions to our conversations on new trends and ways to improve the Framework.  Canadian Beef Industry sets ambitious goals for 2030 As part of the engagement process in our…

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July 15, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Ottawa ready to receive formal submissions for AgriRecovery

The federal government is ready to receive formal submissions for AgriRecovery, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau tweeted, following a Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture meeting, Thursday. Minister Bibeau shared that the federal government is ready to help, asked provinces to invoke the late participation provision of AgriStability, and urged the prairies to…

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Cattle Report

Updated: May 25, 2026

Steers

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Rail: 572.00-578.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

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Rail: 572.00-578.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 260.00 (KS, TX) 258.00-264.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-415.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 260.00 (KS, TX) 258.00-264.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-415.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 335.27

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
17-Aug-26 320 486 --
14-Sep-26 312 484 --
12-Oct-26 308 482 590
09-Nov-26 294 470 578
07-Dec-26 296 458 574
01-Feb-27 294 456 580
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Last Updated on May 21, 2026

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