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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 236.00-240.00 FOB lot (last week)
Rail: 378.50-388.50 FOB lot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 236.00-240.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 378.50-388.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 186.00 (KN), 187.00-188.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 294.00-301.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 186.00 (KN), 187.00-188.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 294.00-301.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

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March 16, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Introducing our new photography influencers for 2024

HOLLY NICHOLL @holly.nicoll I was called a ‘tom boy’ growing up on a cattle ranch west of Calgary. Mom couldn’t get me in a dress, but she knew how much I loved my cowboy boots and baseball caps. Not much has changed. Horses, branding pens, wheat fields, beautiful skies and dusty backroads make me happy….

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March 12, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Be unapologetically direct when standing up for our industry

The Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) is an annual award presented by Alberta Beef Producers to recognize farms and ranchland managers across the province whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. The award has been presented since 1992 and has since become one of the most prestigious in the…

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March 6, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Strong Alberta representation in Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Mentorship Pairings

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders is pleased to highlight the industry-leading mentors who are kindly investing their expertise and time to lend a helping hand to the next generation of the Canadian beef industry. The 2023-2024 program year pairings have strong roots in the Alberta cattle industry, including [now previous] Alberta Beef Producers Vice Chair, Sheila…

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March 5, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Risks and prevention strategies for Foot and Mouth Disease in Canadian cattle

This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on February 29, 2024. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly infectious virus that has disastrous consequences on the livestock industry and the population of beef cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals worldwide. Fortunately, Canada has achieved FMD-free status, but everyone must stay vigilant…

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March 5, 2024 Business Tools

Livestock receipts rose 9.8 per cent in 2023: Statistics Canada

Both livestock and crop receipts experienced an increase from January to December 2023, according to Statistics Canada (StatsCan). Livestock receipts experienced a 9.8 per cent increase in 2023, reaching $37.3 billion, while total crop receipts saw a 2.0 per cent increase, reaching $54.9 billion compared to the previous year. The cattle industry accounted for over…

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March 1, 2024 Checking in with ABP

RDAR set to deliver On-Farm Climate Action Fund through to 2025

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has announced that it will deliver the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) through to March 31, 2025. The 2024 program will begin receiving online applications on March 1, 2024. OFCAF supports adopting beneficial management practices (BMPs) that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while fostering economic and environmental sustainability. Agriculture and Agri-Food…

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February 28, 2024 Checking in with ABP

ABP announces 2024 Board of Directors

Following a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM), Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce the 2024 Board of Directors. The 2024 Board’s first meeting was called to order following the AGM, where Directors elected the Executive, with: In addition to networking with ABP delegates, AGM attendees heard updates from staff, saw discussion on resolutions, and had…

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February 22, 2024 Checking in with ABP

From ABP’s Government Desk

Here’s to another year of positive change in 2024! We’re crossing our fingers for high beef prices, great growing conditions, and policy that complements our industry. This fall saw the announcement of another AgriRecovery. The 2023 AgriRecovery was hard fought by both Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and AFSC, and we are thankful for the government’s…

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February 22, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Canadian farm sector income expected to reach new records

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, with results showing that overall Canadian farm income is expected to have reached a new record in 2023. According to AAFC, the agriculture sector continued to show very strong overall economic performance in 2023, despite numerous challenges, including droughts in…

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February 21, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Join us at ABP’s 2024 Annual General Meeting

Save the date! Join Alberta Beef Producers at our Annual General Meeting to connect with delegates, staff, beef producers, and industry representatives. For the first year, we are holding the AGM in conjunction with the Alberta Beef Industry Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary. Date: Tuesday February 27, 2024 1:00 PM – Wednesday,…

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February 21, 2024 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: The future of AI, will it finally rain, and giving our brains a break

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the CrossRoads Conference held in Calgary, Alta. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, or download to listen later on your favourite podcast platform!

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February 21, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Immerse yourself in research at the Beef Research Showcase in March

One of Alberta Beef Producers’ core strategies is to enhance the competitiveness of Alberta cattle operations through research and innovation. All research funding decisions are made by producers, for producers, and it only reaches its full value to producers when it is shared. One way you can immerse yourself in the research is by joining…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 18/03/2024

Steers

Live: 236.00-240.00 FOB lot (last week)
Rail: 378.50-388.50 FOB lot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 236.00-240.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 378.50-388.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 186.00 (KN), 187.00-188.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 294.00-301.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 186.00 (KN), 187.00-188.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 294.00-301.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 235.97

Canadian Dollar

$73.81   0.04

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
3-June-2024 236 336 --
1-July-2024 236 340 --
29-July-2024 232 -- --
26-August-2024 230 342 --
23-September-2024 230 344 382
21-October-2024 228 344 384
18-November-2024 226 340 380
Last Updated on March 7, 2024

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