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Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$73.21
0.07
0.07
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June 23, 2023
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What We’re Reading | The story of Cecil George Harris’s historic will is also a chilling lesson in farm safety
By Merle Massie for CBC News Saskatoon It was a will that would go down in history. Shortly after lunch on June 8, 1948 — exactly 75 years ago — Cecil George Harris went out to work on his farm in the McGee district in the RM of Pleasant Valley near Rosetown, Sask. The plan…
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June 22, 2023
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Have your say on Bill C-235
Past-Chair of ABP, Melanie Wowk, witnessed both the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food and House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology regarding Bill C-235, Building a Green Prairie Economy Act. And now it’s your turn to provide your local insight! Bill C-235 calls for a framework that promotes clean economic growth…
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June 20, 2023
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Registration open for Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition
Do you have a passion to speak up for agriculture? The eighth-annual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture (AYSA) competition is coming this summer, and registration is now open for speakers between the ages of 11-24. This year’s competition, taking place Monday, July 10 at Olds College in Olds, Alberta, provides young people with “the opportunity…
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June 16, 2023
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What We’re Reading | Three Alberta ranches, farms win award at Cannes
By Eric Volmers, Calgary Herald Three ranches outside of Calgary that have been used in Alberta-based productions for decades were honoured in Cannes, France, on the weekend, winning the Location of the Year award at the Global Production Awards. The awards are held concurrently with the world-famous Cannes Film Festival. The award honoured three of…
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June 15, 2023
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Second-annual Meet the Ranchers event a success
For the second year, Alberta Beef Producers and our other Western Canadian counterparts participated in Meet the Ranchers Day, in partnership with SaveOn Foods. Producers were onsite at four SaveOn Foods locations across Alberta to share delicious beef samples and chat with customers about where their beef comes from. Meet the Ranchers was designed to…
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June 13, 2023
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Support your friends this Buddy Up Month
Clay’s farm isn’t doing well, and he says he hasn’t been able to finish his daily jobs. He’s not going to the coffee shop or texting friends anymore. If you have a friend like Clay, step up and offer your support. Clay is the agriculture persona for Buddy Up, a men’s suicide prevention communication campaign….
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June 9, 2023
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What We’re Reading | Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie grasslands
By The Canadian Press via CBC Calgary The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country. The plan aims to raise $500 million by 2030 to conserve more than 5,000 square kilometres — about six times the…
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June 8, 2023
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Spring Forum a success
Last week, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) mentorship program hosted its annual Spring Forum to offer unique learning and networking opportunities to the next generation of beef industry leaders. Held in Calgary, Alberta and the surrounding area, this year’s forum took place from May 30 to June 1, 2023. This annual event brings together…
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June 2, 2023
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What We’re Streaming | The Art of Range Podcast
“The Art of Range podcast provides education through conversation with some of the brightest minds in rangeland management and livestock production. “Washington State University rangelands and livestock specialist Tip Hudson interviews researchers, ranchers, and resource professionals to bring you extended discussion on topics that are of interest to anyone in rangelands work. A new episode releases every two…
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May 12, 2023
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What We’re Streaming | The Stew Podcast
By It’s Good Canada “Welcome to The Stew, a podcast from It’s Good Canada that brings you valuable insights and information on Canada’s ever-growing and innovating food system. “With so much information out there, it can be challenging to know what’s credible and who to trust when it comes to feeding ourselves and our families….
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May 5, 2023
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Farm and livestock emergency preparedness resources
We’ve updated our site with a dedicated page of resources, as well as a map of livestock host offers. Hit ‘Wildfire Resources‘ at the top of the page. As of Friday morning, there were 78 active wildfires across central and northern Alberta, and wildfire officials reported that the situation is rapidly changing, due to the…
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May 4, 2023
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Agricultural plastics recycling roundups coming this spring
Cleanfarms and the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group are hosting a series of free ag plastics recycling roundups throughout Alberta this spring. Clearwater County: Starland County: Lac La Biche County: Items accepted for collection: grain bags, twine, bale wrap, and silage plastic. All other materials (e.g. barbed wire, wood, empty chemical containers, used oil, tires, etc.)…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 29/04/2024
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 182.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00-187.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 292.00-295.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 252.49
Canadian Dollar
$73.21 0.07
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
