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October 19, 2022 Checking in with ABP

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 Checking in with ABP

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 Checking in with ABP

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 Checking in with ABP

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 Checking in with ABP

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 Checking in with ABP

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 Checking in with ABP

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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October 5, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Moisture Deficiency Insurance claim payments slightly delayed

Enhancements to Agriculture Financial Services’ Moisture Deficiency Insurance (MDI) have resulted in a delay for long season claim payments. Jesse Cole, manager of Insurance Products and Product Innovation, explained that producers with late season split and full season coverage typically receive their claim payments by the beginning of October. With the delay, producers should expect…

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September 29, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Preparing for drought during autumn office hours

Drought’s always just around the corner, says Dr. Bart Lardner, and the best time to plan for it is in the fall. Lardner is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He spoke at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia, in August. “We should have just experience that grazing program in 2022…

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September 28, 2022 Checking in with ABP

FAQs: Becoming an ABP Delegate

Every year, we send the call out for delegate nominations, asking Alberta beef producers to apply to represent producers in their zone, and communicate with those producers and their fellow delegates. Becoming a delegate is a great way to provide leadership to the beef industry, expand personal and professional networks, and stay informed on topics…

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September 27, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Canada’s Methane Strategy recognizes 2030 goals

The Government of Canada has released its report Faster and Farther: Canada’s Methane Strategy. The strategy outlines how Canada will implement measures across sectors of the economy, including agriculture, to reduce the largest sources of methane emissions. The target is to reduce domestic methane emissions by more than 35 percent by 2030. Agriculture and Livestock…

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September 26, 2022 Checking in with ABP

You’re Invited: Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab offers Dinner and Information Sessions

The ABP-led Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab (AALL) is hosting four information sessions this October, for those interested in learning more about the initiative. AALL: Where research meets reality. AALL is a research initiative that brings traditional science and boots-on-the-ground experience together. Through a process called co-development, researchers and other industry stakeholders identify various beneficial management…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 14/03/2025

Steers

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Rail: 450.00-455.00 del

Heifers

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Rail: 450.00-455.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 200.00 (KN)
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Choice Heifers

Live: 200.00 (KN)
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Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 268.84

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
26-May-25 268 374 --
23-Jun-25 270 370 --
21-Jul-25 262 -- --
18-Aug-25 258 374 --
15-Sep-25 256 378 --
13-Oct-25 254 274 436
10-Nov-25 250 370 432
Last Updated on February 27, 2025