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Issues & Insights
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Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce the Taylor family as the recipients of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award.
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June 1, 2024
Health & Production
PlayCleanGo Awareness Week: Protecting our outdoor spaces
Play Clean Go is an annual event celebrated across North America, uniting outdoor enthusiasts in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The mission? To prevent the spread of invasive species while enjoying our beloved landscapes. The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) is hosting its annual PlayCleanGo Awareness week from June 1-8, 2024, across North…
May 22, 2024
Business Tools
Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies supporting wildfire evacuees
In the face of wildfires, the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) has stepped up to provide critical assistance to evacuees and their livestock. As flames continue to threaten communities across the province, AAAS has mobilized its network of agricultural facilities to offer refuge and support. AAAS is recognizing the urgency of the situation and…
May 17, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Advancing the beef industry through research
In the heart of Alberta, where cattle graze on vast prairies, the Beef Research Showcase unfolded — a gathering of industry experts, researchers, students, and passionate producers. Among the voices that resonated during this event was that of Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead at Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). Schmid, who recently joined an…
May 15, 2024
Health & Production
National Invasive Species Action Week: Protecting our landscapes and communities
In a concerted effort to safeguard natural ecosystems, the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) is hosting National Invasive Species Action Week (NISAW). This annual event, running May 12-18 this year, aims to raise awareness and promote action against invasive species across Canada. Invasive species pose a significant threat to our environment, agriculture, and communities….
May 9, 2024
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Diving into the Beef Research Showcase
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, AB. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast platform! Just in case there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ve included our guest list and time codes for your…
April 27, 2024
Issues & Insights
Research alliance results point to environmental benefits of grazing ruminants
Over the past five years, the Archbold-Alltech Alliance has created a model for estimating the carbon footprint of Archbold’s Buck Island Ranch in Florida. The results show that on average, Buck Island Ranch sequesters more carbon each year than it emits, making it a net-carbon sink. This research shows that grazing ruminant animals on land…
March 27, 2024
Business Tools
NRCB provisions for confined feeding of cow-calf herds during drought conditions
The NRCB recognizes that many areas of the province are dealing with drought conditions. If these conditions continue into the 2024 growing season, they could cause poor grass pastures, lack of water for livestock, lack of harvestable forage crops, and the summer confined feeding of cow-calf herds may be necessary. Under normal conditions, confined feeding…
March 11, 2024
Issues & Insights
U.S. finalizes country-of-origin labelling rule
The United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA) has officially changed its voluntary “Product of the USA” labeling regulations, as of March 11, 2024. The rule states that to qualify for the label meat must be derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the U.S. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says they are disappointed…
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…
February 27, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canadian cattle herd continues to decline, says StatsCan
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) has released its latest report on Canadian livestock inventories. As of January 1, 2024, Canadian cattle, hog, and sheep inventories were down compared with the same date one year earlier. According to StatsCan, Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves on their farms on January 1, 2024, which is down 2.1…
February 23, 2024
Business Tools
New report projects job vacancies will surpass 100,000 by 2030 as nearly one-third of agri-workforce retires
At a time when Canadian agriculture continues to struggle with a chronic worker shortage, new data from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has found that by the year 2030, there will be more than 100,000 vacant jobs to fill in the industry. This labour market supply and demand forecast is a study conducted by The…
February 14, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Urging a guidance-filled approach to wind energy land leases
Always access team support from an informed, knowledgeable lawyer and a trusted accountant when considering entering into a land lease with outside parties. Like their solar energy counterparts, wind energy companies are also dangling figurative carrots in front of Alberta’s landowners hoping to secure leases for wind infrastructure projects. And like solar leases, arrangements with…
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Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce the Taylor family as the recipients of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award.
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Cattle Report
Updated: 26/07/2024
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 190.00 (TX, KN)
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Choice Heifers
Live: 190.00 (TX. KN)
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 273.73
Canadian Dollar
$72.35 0.10
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Oct-24 | 242 | 340 | -- |
| 18-Nov-24 | 234 | 336 | -- |
| 16-Dec-24 | 238 | 326 | -- |
| 13-Jan-25 | -- | -- | -- |
| 10-Feb-25 | 238 | 332 | -- |
| 10-Mar-25 | 236 | 330 | -- |
| 7-Apr-25 | 242 | 334 | -- |
Last Updated on July 26, 2024
