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June 19, 2021
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What We’re Reading | On eating more or less meat
From health to the environment, we’ve all heard arguments for and against cutting meat consumption. This week, we’re reading a few articles that relate to the push to eat more plant protein, and less meat. Why Global Prosperity Does Not Require Eating Less Meat by Dr. Kees Blokland – Founder & Managing Director of Agriterra Whether…
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June 17, 2021
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Joint Review Panel says risks outweigh rewards for Grassy Mountain coal project
A joint review panel for the Alberta Energy Regulator has issued its report denying the provincial application for the Grassy Mountain coal project. The report, submitted to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, concluded that the project would likely result in “significant adverse environmental effects.” The panel made specific mention of the potential…
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June 14, 2021
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Alberta government streamlines CAP grant process
The Government of Alberta is simplifying its grant process for the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), to allow applicants to receive their money faster. Focusing on agriculture and food processing, this year’s funding will “encourage innovation and technological advancement on farms and throughout the entire food supply chain.” “CAP grants have increased our farmers’, ranchers’ and…
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June 11, 2021
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An overview of the JBS Foods cyberattack
Last week, global protein company JBS Foods was the target of an organized cyberattack, which affected some of the servers supporting its Australian and North American IT systems, and global production plants. Here’s a timeline of events, including the disruption and return-to-normal for JBS Canada’s Brooks plant, and the response from the Government of Alberta….
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June 11, 2021
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Alberta investing $1 million in Eastern Slopes riparian areas
The Government of Alberta has announced a $1 million investment to help protect riparian areas on the Eastern Slopes. Environment and Parks is providing the program funding to Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (Cows and Fish) in 2021-22 to support projects and initiatives that protect the creeks and streams along Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. This commitment…
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June 7, 2021
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Latin labeling and the prairie crocus re-brand
Thanks to one observant reader, we did some digging on the prairie crocus In the May issue of ABP Magazine, our centre-fold featured an incredible photo of a prairie crocus beside an evocative description and its Latin name (or so we thought). Anemone patens Early settlers called this native Anemone the prairie crocus. This resilient perennial…
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June 5, 2021
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Shaping the direction of the CAP successor
If you have thoughts on the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), now’s your chance to share them, and help shape the direction of the next federal-provincial-territorial agreement. This week, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) launched the consultation process for CAP’s successor — the Next Agricultural Policy Framework (NPF). Moving from CAP to NPF CAP is a…
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June 3, 2021
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Edmonton-Area Producers: Join the land-use planning conversation
If you work in agriculture, you’re passionate about land-use planning, and the future of agriculture lands, you’ll want to engage with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region (EMR) on the development of a Regional Agriculture Master Plan (RAMP). What is Edmonton Metropolitan Region? Edmonton Metropolitan Region is a nearly 9,500 square-kilometer region around Edmonton. Spread over four…
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June 1, 2021
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Buddy Up: Opening the doors to difficult conversations
We’ve given our buddies help with processing cattle, or picked up parts for them because we were in town anyway, but how often do we take the time to ask how they’re really doing? Men die by suicide at rates three times higher than women. It’s time to open the doors to difficult conversations. What…
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June 1, 2021
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Branding: More than just a hot iron
ABP Collaborative Study Gives Insights to Improving Pre-weaning Health and Performance By Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc., DABVP Partner Veterinarian, Veterinary Agri-Health Services For many of us that grew up on a ranch or work in agriculture, “branding” has a much deeper meaning than the roar of branding pot and a hot iron. It symbolizes…
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June 1, 2021
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What We’re Reading | A flood of American cattle is coming north — but the tide may turn
Alberta usually exports cattle but a quarter of a million U.S. cows a year are coming to Western Canada By Jennifer Blair, Alberta Farmer Express Alberta feeder cattle imports have exploded, reaching highs not seen since the early 2000s. But feedlot operators are still struggling to turn a profit, and adding to their woes, the…
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May 21, 2021
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What We’re Reading | Introduce bulls properly to protect health and welfare
By Roy Lewis, DVM, Western Producer Nothing frustrates me more than when big bulls are unnecessarily injured. This happens a lot when bulls are introduced or reintroduced to one another. It also happens when bulls are transported together in trailers. Bull pens must be big enough to allow bulls to escape from one another. Every…
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 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
