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December 23, 2022 Checking in with ABP

All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s General Manager

Season’s Greetings It’s hard to believe another year has passed. 2022 has been a busy and challenging year, and from my perspective, I don’t see our industry nor global issues letting off the gas pedal any time soon. This holiday season, and as we come into the New Year at ABP, what we wish for…

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December 22, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Fed and feeder markets take a breather, calves remain strong

This past year has been a challenging one with high feed prices. Severe drought in the U.S. corn belt and the Midwest U.S., as well as global food concerns due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict, resulted in record high prices barley prices this spring when prices touched $475/tonne in May. A brief reprieve occurred in July…

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December 21, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Highlights from the chair

The snow is falling outside as I sit down to write this today, as it is for most across the province. The long-range forecast predicts a lot of moisture this winter, and I sure hope we get it. Our pastures and dugouts really need it. Talking cattle, we didn’t quite get to where we had…

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December 20, 2022 Business Tools

Cold stress: how much does it impact your operation’s bottom line?

What is cold stress? All mammals must maintain their internal body temperatures, with cattle averaging 38°C. Their body becomes stressed when environmental temperatures drop below the lower limit of the thermoneutral zone, the ‘lower critical temperature.’ Top factors that contribute to cold stress are cold weather, wind, wet weather, and lack of feed. Estimates of…

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December 19, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 19, 2022

Alberta dressed sales last week were reported from $304-305/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for the second half of January’s delivery. Light volumes of Alberta cattle traded to the U.S. at USD $236/cwt delivered. Sales to the U.S. were at a $5-6/cwt live premium over local deals. For the week ending December 11th,…

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December 19, 2022 Inspiration

Make beef the star attraction of your holiday gatherings

Looking to switch it up this year? Give beef the spotlight at your holiday meal! We’ve chosen six recipes featuring beef—from appetizers to the main course—that are sure to be a hit at your seasonal celebrations this year. Stuffed Mushroom Beef Bites Source: Canada Beef This twist on Beef Bourguignon is the perfect bite-sized delight…

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December 16, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Join fellow beef producers for ABP’s 2023 Producer Meetings

Save the date! Our Producer Meetings are scheduled for early 2023. Follow the links on the map to learn more about the meetings in your zone. We’ll also be hosting a virtual meeting open to all Alberta beef producers on February 16, 2023. Registrations for in-person events opens December 21 at 6:00 AM. 2023 ABP…

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December 15, 2022 Checking in with ABP

ABP Magazine – Volume 2 Issue 5

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine, ABP Magazine Covers, ABP Volume 2 Issue 5 Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy IrvingZoe…

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December 15, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Priorities for the 44th Parliament and the Next Policy Framework

Actively engaging the Government of Canada on the priorities of the Canadian beef industry is a key focus of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA).  In early December 2021, Bob Lowe, CCA Past President, and Carley Henniger, President of the Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC), had the unique opportunity to interview the Federal Agriculture Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau,…

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December 14, 2022 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | U of A researcher working to improve mental health of Alberta farmers

By Dylana Twittey, The Gateway – The Official Student Publication at the University of Alberta Research by a University of Alberta professor aims to help combat high levels of stress, depression and suicide in Alberta’s farming and agriculture industry. The research is being done by Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, a professor in the department of social sciences…

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December 13, 2022 Checking in with ABP

A good influence

On a beautiful summer morning, Dina Battistessi and her family arrived at the historic CL Ranch, just west of Calgary. Dina, the owner of a preschool and an online influencer through her Instagram account, Move Play Mom, was excited to be on a ranch and had brought along a couple important guests. Her father, a…

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December 12, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 12, 2022

Setting new annual price highs, the Canfax fed steer price closed the week around $185.50/cwt, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported at $303.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle were being scheduled for mid to late January delivery. Light volumes of Alberta-fed cattle traded to the U.S. Depending on freight and…

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  • Wildfire Resources

    ABP has developed a curated list of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. On it you'll find quick links to emergency alerts, livestock evacuee information, and more.

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Cattle Report

Updated: 17/05/2024

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 430.00-433.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 430.00-433.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 298.00-300.00 (IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 298.00-300.00 (IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 252.66

Canadian Dollar

$73.50   0.01

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
5-Aug-24 234 326 --
2-Sep-24 232 330 --
30-Sep-24 230 332 3572
28-Oct-24 228 332 372
25-Nov-24 226 326 368
23-Dec-24 230 318 364
20-Jan-25 234 320 --
Last Updated on May 9, 2024

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