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Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
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April 25, 2023
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Updated grandfathering policy for confined feeding operations released
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released an updated grandfathering policy for confined feeding operations in Alberta. Operational Policy 2023-1: Grandfathering (Deemed Permit) replaces two previous policies (2016-5: Determining Deemed Capacity for Grandfathered CFOs and 2016-6: Public Notice for Grandfathering Decisions) with a single combined policy. The new policy provides greater transparency and will…
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April 14, 2023
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Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy now available
The Alberta NAWMP Partnership is pleased to announce the Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy is now available! The Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy helps landowners understand their rights and responsibilities when working in and around wetlands on their farm or ranch under Alberta’s Wetland Policy. If you have wetlands on your property, or if you…
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April 12, 2023
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New scholarship announced by the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency
It is no surprise that Canada’s beef industry continues to focus on the engagement of young entrants into the beef industry, whether that be grassroots producers, future leaders of our national and provincial organizations, or industry partners along the value chain. The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency continues to diversify its youth strategy with the addition…
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April 6, 2023
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ABP supports and connects with families at Ronald McDonald House
Alberta Beef Producers, in partnership with the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence (CBCE), was proud to host “Home for Dinner” events at Ronald McDonald House Canada (RMHC) locations in Calgary and Edmonton. The two events in March provided home-cooked meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while requiring medical or hospital care or…
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March 31, 2023
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‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle it!’ gaining ground recovering ag plastics for recycling
Farmers in Alberta use about 2,000 tonnes of grain bags and approximately 2,200 tonnes of plastic baler twine annually. These plastic tools are essential in today’s farming operations—grain bags to temporarily store harvested grains, and twine to bind crops for storage and transport. But managing these plastics after use has been challenging for many farmers….
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March 30, 2023
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Public and Stakeholder Engagement launches online grazing simulation game for students
Public and Stakeholder Engagement, along with funding and in-kind partners, are excited to announce the launch of The Guardians Grazing Game, an online grazing simulation designed for students in grades 7-10. Participants learn how cattle benefit carbon sequestration and wildlife habitat through rotational grazing in both native grasslands and tame pastures. By moving cattle at…
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March 29, 2023
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ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Getting the science on rest stops
This is the second in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the first article here. In 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new livestock transport regulations were coming, prompting criticism that became a common refrain: the new…
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March 28, 2023
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Starting off on the right hoof
In 2014, I asked cow-calf producers if they thought hard calvings (i.e., dystocia) were painful, and the majority agreed. Over the years, the use of pain control for hard calvings, for the cow and the calf, has increased. Calves that experience hard calvings are known to have decreased viability, taking longer to stand, walk, and…
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March 23, 2023
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Celebrating 25 Years | Canada’s traceability pioneers
“The core objective of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) National Cattle Identification program is to create a system whereby every bovine animal sold by its original owner, and leaving its herd of origin, bears a unique identification number. That unique identification number will remain with that animal until it is slaughtered and after slaughter will…
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March 22, 2023
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ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Connecting feed efficiency to weather resilience
This is the first in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. When Gleise Medeiros da Silva arrived at the University of Alberta after finishing her Ph.D. in Florida, she was frequently asked how she would survive Edmonton’s frigid winters. This…
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March 16, 2023
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Producers wanted for Adoption of Beneficial Management Practices survey
Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab is looking for producers to complete the Adoption of Beneficial Management Practices Survey. This survey will help determine the baseline rates of adoption of specific beneficial management practices (BMPs) among farmers and ranchers in Alberta that have impacts on profitability, productivity, carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions. Who should participate in…
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March 15, 2023
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Industry partners publish Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study
The Alberta beef industry is keen to dive into results of a competitiveness study initiated last year. Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, and Canadian Cattle Association are collaborating to share the results of the Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study, now available. The Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study has three key components. First, it identifies barriers…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 22/04/2024
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 256.94
Canadian Dollar
$72.92 0.14
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Jul-24 | 226 | -- | -- |
| 5-Aug-24 | 222 | 318 | -- |
| 2-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | -- |
| 30-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | 366 |
| 28-Oct-24 | 218 | 324 | 366 |
| 25-Nov-24 | 216 | 320 | 364 |
| 23-Dec-24 | 222 | 312 | 360 |
Last Updated on April 11, 2024
