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May 25, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Advancing business risk management for producers

The need for modernization of our business risk management programs has been further emphasized throughout the pandemic.  By Katelyn Laverdure, Lead, Stakeholder Communications, ABP Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has and continues to put significant efforts towards communicating and consulting with provincial and federal governments on how to best support producers, with continued conversations focused solely on business risk management.  The following is a timeline of industry…

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May 25, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 25, 2021

Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $163/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $271.50-272.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most if not all the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of June 7th delivery. Last week it was estimated Alberta fed…

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May 22, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Annual General Meeting resolutions

All Zones “Be it resolved that ABP continue to work with partner organizations to effectively work with the Government of Alberta lobbying sustainable solutions to issues that arise from multiple use demands (resource extraction, recreation, forestry, etc.) on the land and water resources.” Carried. ABP Board of Directors and staff are working with partner organizations…

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May 21, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Introduce bulls properly to protect health and welfare

By Roy Lewis, DVM, Western Producer Nothing frustrates me more than when big bulls are unnecessarily injured. This happens a lot when bulls are introduced or reintroduced to one another. It also happens when bulls are transported together in trailers. Bull pens must be big enough to allow bulls to escape from one another. Every…

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May 20, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Update your contact information with ABP today

We don’t want you to miss out. In an effort to share timely information, and support smooth elections, we need to ensure your contact information is current. And it’ll only take a minute. There are a few reasons to update your information with Alberta Beef Producers: Stay informed – Receive our quarterly ABP Magazine in…

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May 19, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading: Fractured: The gap between mental well-being and farming

By Krista Baliko, for the University of Regina’s Discourse Research Magazine “When I had my daughter 15 years ago, I experienced postpartum depression and realized I was all alone,” says Cynthia Beck, speaking from her farm south of Regina.  “Mental-health services in rural Saskatchewan are not that accessible, and doctors don’t stay long before they…

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May 18, 2021 Business Tools

Top 5 reasons to download the ABP Daily app

Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to launch the ABP Daily App, offering real-time, curated digital content, anytime, anywhere. Stay up-to-date: With direct access to ABP Daily, it’s easy to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the beef industry. Keep an eye on the markets: The latest cattle report will be at your fingertips, including…

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May 17, 2021 Checking in with ABP

All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s Brad Dubeau

Change is the constant that propels us. It can be uncomfortable and challenging but also inspires us to build a better future from the tools we have, forging fresh connections and opportunities. The constant of change is most apparent in spring. For many producers, calves are already on the ground, and as the season moves into full swing,…

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May 17, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 17, 2021

Western Canadian fed prices have tracked higher for six consecutive weeks. The market is currently in the process of carving out its second quarter highs. Closing at over $163/cwt, this is the fifth highest weekly fed price in the past three years. Active trade developed with dressed sales ranging from $270-276/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded…

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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…

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May 15, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Bullish for Beef

By Temur Durrani, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press Who’s got a beef with COVID-19? Turns out, most Canadians. Even the spiralling sticker shocks of rising meat prices and trending plant-based diets during the coronavirus pandemic did not hinder people from their love of sirloin, ribeye or porterhouse steaks. As barbecue season begins across the…

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May 14, 2021 Issues & Insights

Dalhousie survey finds Canadians are (still) beef lovers

Undeterred by the global pandemic, Canadians — and Albertans especially — are continuing to enjoy eating beef. According to a survey findings from Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University (in partnership with Angus Reid), a whopping 92% of Canadians are beef eaters, with 65% eating beef at least once per week. Alberta boasts the highest rate of…

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 2, 2025

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Choice Steers

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Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 295.46

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
23-Feb-26 268 414 --
23-Mar-26 270 410 --
20-Apr-26 274 408 --
18-May-26 284 410 --
15-June-26 286 408 --
13-July-26 278 -- --
10-Aug-26 270 406 --
Last Updated on November 27, 2025