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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 272.00-277.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 272.00-277.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 200.00-201.00 (KN, TX), 203.00-205.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 200.00-201.00 (TX, KN) , 203.00-205.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$70.12
0.81

Latest News

January 14, 2025 Checking in with ABP

ABP launches Young Creators contest

Unleash Your Creativity! Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is excited to introduce the Young Creators contest, an opportunity to showcase your creativity, passion, and knowledge of the beef industry! With tailored challenges and amazing prizes, this contest is designed to inspire and engage the next generation of beef industry leaders. Why Enter the Contest? Contest Categories…

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December 9, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Presenting Alberta Beef Producers’ 2024 Annual Report

Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP’s) 2024 Annual Report is now available for download. In addition to ABP’s financial report, you’ll find the following updates:

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November 26, 2024 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Holdanca Farms and environmental stewardship

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who own and operate Holdcana Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia. The Duynisveld’s discuss the experience of receiving the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), and dive into more about their operation. Tune in below, download for later, or…

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October 19, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Forward thinking

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. ABP Staff is hard at work on projects to move the needle for producers. Stay in the loop with upcoming projects and programs in our core focus areas. Government We are seeing progress…

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October 11, 2024 News

Provincial cattle representatives express disappointment in political support for Bill C-282

Provincial cattle organizations are disappointed in the show of support for Bill C-282, and are urging policymakers to stand up for free trade. A significant rally took place on Parliament Hill October 10, 2024, in support of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (Supply Management). The…

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October 10, 2024 Checking in with ABP

A thank you for supporting Alberta’s beef industry

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. Thank you to all cattle buyers and sellers who pay check-off remittances on private treaty sales. Check-off dollars are investments into the future of cattle production in Alberta. This year, they’re supporting advocacy…

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October 2, 2024 Issues & Insights

The Bovine: Three pillars of sustainability with PSE

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Jenna Sarich, Stakeholder Engagement Technical Consultant with Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE). The duo discuss the ins and outs of PSE, results from a recent national sustainability survey, the importance of telling the story from the farm, and more. Tune in below, download for later,…

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September 23, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef announces its 2024-25 Council

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and convention in Calgary, AB, where it saw the election of the 2024-2025 CRSB Council, as follows. Chair: Ryan Beierbach (re-elected) Vice-Chair: Clay Holmes (re-elected) VOTING MEMBERS Beef Producer Associations Beef Processors and Associations Retail and Food Service Sector Non-Governmental Organizations Agriculture…

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August 28, 2024 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Drones, student leaders, and scaled-up research

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Todd Ormann, Vice President of Development at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. The duo discuss the recent AgSmart educational expo, upcoming trends in agriculture, changes within the college, and more. Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast…

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August 8, 2024 News

National Beef Strategy update highlights achievements and future goals

The Canadian beef industry is rolling out an update on its 2020-24 National Beef Strategy, highlighting achievements over the past two years. The National Beef Strategy was brought to fruition by Canadian Beef Advisors to collectively capitalize on opportunities. It has offered guidance despite supply chain challenges such as droughts, feed shortages, and post-pandemic recovery….

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August 1, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Introducing the Alberta Verified Beef Production Plus Incentive

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to introduce the Alberta Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Incentive. The Incentive will provide eligible cattle producers with funding for approved expenses and equipment purchases that facilitate further adoption of best management practices. Eligible applicants include Alberta beef producers (individuals, partnerships, co-operatives, or corporations) who can demonstrate a minimum…

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July 16, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Home for Dinner at Ronald McDonald House

During the month of May, volunteers from ABP, Cattle Feeders and Canada Beef, attended the “Home for Dinner” events at their local Ronald McDonald Houses across the province. This year we made it a goal to attend all four locations for Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Medicine Hat. Depending on the location, the volunteers…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 20/01/2025

Steers

Live: 272.00-277.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 272.00-277.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 200.00-201.00 (KN, TX), 203.00-205.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 200.00-201.00 (TX, KN) , 203.00-205.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 244.26

Canadian Dollar

$70.12   0.81

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
14-Apr-25 262 366 --
12-May-25 26 364 --
9-Jun-25 272 364 --
7-Jul-25 264 -- --
4-Aug-25 258 -- --
1-Sep-25 254 370 --
29-Sep-25 250 368 --
Last Updated on January 17, 2025

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