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Rail: 410.50-422.00 FOB feedlot
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 182.00 (KN, TX) 185.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 293.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 293.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 182.00 (KN, TX) 185.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 293.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 293.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$72.69
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0.08
Featured
August 12, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Check-off at Work | Five strategies to stop sickness before it starts this fall
By Beef Cattle Research Council Biosecurity hazards on beef operations are sometimes overlooked, however the risk of introducing disease onto your farm is real and relatively common. It can be especially prevalent in the fall when cattle return from various community pastures, grazing leases or even pastures that border neighbouring livestock. Other common fall practices…
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August 11, 2022
Inspiration
What We’re Reading | More than 100 farms preparing for kickoff of Alberta Open Farm Days
By Ciara Yaschuk, Global News Alberta Open Farm Days takes place this weekend, Aug. 13-14, and more than 100 farms across Alberta are participating. Chatsworth Farm, located east of Edmonton near Vermilion, is one the properties opening its doors to visitors. Started in 1994, the farm is run by seven family members who are dedicated to making…
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August 10, 2022
Checking in with ABP
The Young Guns Contest is back
Are you between the ages of eight and 21, and involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows or beef production? This is your opportunity to win one of three prizes in the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Guns Contest. We want to know, “How do you burger?” Our summer marketing campaign is asking beef lovers…
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August 2, 2022
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Optimism has returned with the rains for the cattle sector
Producers still dealing with drought fallout, but looking ahead to better days By Alexis Kienlen, Alberta Farmer Express Cattle producers are feeling cautiously hopeful, thanks to June and July rains. “It’s a sigh of huge relief, as least what I experienced in this area — it’s just a burden of worry lifted,” said Fred Lozeman,…
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July 25, 2022
Issues & Insights
New agricultural partnership includes $500 million in funding
The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture announced the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership following their Annual Meeting. This five-year agreement, in principle, will see $500 million in new funds, increasing the cost-shared portion of funding by 25 percent. Ministers agreed to improve Business Risk Management (BRM) programs, with a raise to the AgriStability compensation…
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July 12, 2022
Checking in with ABP
ABP hosts evening with 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients
Alberta Beef Producers was pleased to host an evening with the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) recipients in Three Hills, AB. Brad Dubeau, General Manager, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), and Chris Israelson, ESA Chair, presented Dawn and Jerry Baerg and family with an honorary gate sign, and attendees were the first to screen the award video highlighting Ribbon…
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July 11, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 11, 2022
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $174/cwt, steady with the previous week. Prices are $19/cwt higher than last year and $30/cwt higher than the five-year average. Last week dressed sales were reported from $288.50-290.50/cwt FOB the lot. Pick up times were all over the map, largely dependent on who bought the…
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July 4, 2022
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Rocky View Schools’ on-farm learning initiative
Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead, ABP, takeover the host seat as she tours The Farm – Rocky View Schools’ new on-farm learning initiative. Karin speaks with teacher Matt Chomistek and grade 10 students enrolled in the program. More information is available…
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June 30, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Let’s celebrate! Ground beef exempt from FOP labelling
Health Canada has announced the finalized Front-of-Package (FOP) regulations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, with an exemption for ground beef. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) would like to acknowledge those who spoke up in support of our industry, to bring attention to the lack of consistency in the initial proposed regulations….
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June 6, 2022
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Dry spring forcing some Alberta cattle ranchers to evaluate their herds
By CBC News After last year’s summer drought prompted many Alberta cattle ranchers to cull their herds, ongoing dry weather this winter and spring, especially in the southern part of the province, could mean more of the same. “If we don’t get some significant rainfall, you know, in my area in the next couple of weeks,…
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June 1, 2022
Innovation & Technology
Survey: Assessing physical climate risks by sector
ATB Financial and the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative (PARC) of the University of Regina are inviting professionals across various sectors in Alberta to complete an online survey. The goal is to better understand the impacts of climate change by determining climate sensitivity and important climate thresholds in key economic sectors in Alberta. The survey responses…
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May 31, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Preparing for another dry growing season
Summer is fast approaching and areas in the province have yet to see the levels of moisture that are needed through the growing season. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is hearing from concerned producers as we move into a second dry summer that may further limit feed resources and access to quality water. “We need to…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 15/04/2024
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 410.50-422.00 FOB feedlot
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 410.50-422.00 FOB feedlot
Choice Steers
Live: 182.00 (KN, TX) 185.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 293.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 182.00 (KN, TX) 185.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 293.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 258.86
Canadian Dollar
$72.69 0.08
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Jul-24 | 226 | -- | -- |
| 5-Aug-24 | 222 | 318 | -- |
| 2-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | -- |
| 30-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | 366 |
| 28-Oct-24 | 218 | 324 | 366 |
| 25-Nov-24 | 216 | 320 | 364 |
| 23-Dec-24 | 222 | 312 | 360 |
Last Updated on April 11, 2024
