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US Trade- Steers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
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October 25, 2022
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ABP Past Vice Chair appointed Deputy Minister
Alberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a…
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October 24, 2022
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Cheers to new adventures
After a valued 17 years, Alberta Beef Producers is bidding farewell to our friend, colleague and mentor, Katelyn Laverdure. Over the years, ABP has seen incredible changes, including record-setting droughts and shifts in staffing. Through those changes, Katelyn has been an invaluable resource, offering knowledge and mentorship on everything from the history of ABP to…
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October 24, 2022
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ABP champions cattle industry with the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology
Alberta Beef Producers’ Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk and staff Mark Lyseng were invited to join the House of Commons of Canada’s Standing Committee on Industry and Technology this month, to discuss ranchers’ roles in the greening of the prairie economy. “It was an absolute honour to be invited to speak on behalf of Alberta’s beef…
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October 21, 2022
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Out and about with Alberta Beef Producers
Did it feel like summer went by in a blink of an eye? For us too. The first restriction free summer had the team at ABP hustling around the province. Here’s a few highlights from the ABP team’s summer: Save On Foods Meet the Ranchers – June 11, 2022 This year, alongside other Western provinces,…
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October 20, 2022
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Highlights from the Chair | Strength in numbers
It’s been a busy summer, with a return to conferences and events. As we continue trying to stabilize from the drought, herd dispersals and low feed supplies, I am actually optimistic. Everything is signaling the promise of strong calf prices. The question is: how strong do they need to be to help us recover? Or…
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October 19, 2022
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All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s General Manager
Legendary horseman Tom Dorrance once said: “You can learn anything with these three words – observe, remember, and compare.” Beyond that, he said, learn to adjust to fit the situation. Although Tom’s wise advice was a reflection on horsemanship, I couldn’t think of any better advice for what our industry faces today. Throughout last spring…
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October 19, 2022
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Programs offer support for on-farm water supply initiatives
If you’re an Alberta livestock producer experiencing water supply challenges, there are programs available to help. Here is a brief overview of both the Government of Alberta’s Water Pumping Program and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Water Program. Alberta’s Pumping Program The Government of Alberta’s Water Pumping Program helps producers interested in pumping water from…
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October 17, 2022
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 17, 2022
The Canfax fed heifer price closed at $181.75/cwt, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $296.50-298.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded locally were being scheduled for the second half of November delivery. Light volumes of AB fed cattle traded to the US. Depending on freight and dressing percentage,…
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October 15, 2022
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ABP Magazine – Volume 2 Issue 4
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 4 Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy IrvingZoe…
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October 14, 2022
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Congratulations to ABP’s 2022 Young Guns recipients
The 2022 Young Guns contest asked youth (ages 8-21) how they burger. Not only did the theme align with this year’s summer campaign, it gave applicants a broad topic to showcase their creativity. And showcase it they did! We received a diverse range of submissions, from short essays to recorded speeches to produced video content….
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October 11, 2022
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 10, 2022
For the beginning of October, both the cash-to-cash and cash-to-futures basis are the weakest since 2005. Weaker basis levels aside, the fed market did set a new record price high for the month of October. It is very uncommon to see annual highs in October as this has only happened three time over the past…
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October 6, 2022
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Presenting Alberta Beef Producers’ 2022 Annual Report
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP’s) 2022 Annual Report is now available for download. In the report, you’ll find messages from Chair Melanie Wowk and General Manager Brad Dubeau, as well as provincial and national updates, and financials from the last fiscal year. Print copies of the 2022 Annual Report will be available at upcoming events, and by…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 26/04/2024
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 255.54
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 |
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024
