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December 18, 2023 Checking in with ABP

2023 Annual Report: Beef Production and Extension

ABP’s producer-led research committee makes funding decisions after reviewing proposals received through the Agriculture Funding Consortium. Decisions are guided by the Five-Year Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy, and all full proposals undergo a scientific technical review. Over the last year, ABP committed $75,000 to five projects with a total project value of over…

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December 9, 2023 Business Tools

#Allforthebeef with Brad Dubeau

This article was first published in Volume 3 Issue 4 of ABP Magazine (December 2023). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. It’s been a year of real extremes for beef producers in Alberta. We were excited to see the record-high prices for calves and yearlings in the fall run. Although we have seen prices…

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December 7, 2023 Business Tools

2023 Annual Report: Government Relations and Policy

This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. The Alberta beef industry is one of the largest economic drivers within the ag sector with an over $5 billion dollar return to GDP per year. It is diverse with cow-calf, backgrounding, finishing, and packing…

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December 6, 2023 Issues & Insights

Diedrah Kelly named as first Executive Director of Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

Diedrah Kelly has been named as Executive Director of Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) based in Manila, Philippines. Kelly brings with her 20 years of international experience with Global Affairs Canada, including numerous assignments abroad. She was most recently the Consul General of Canada in Mumbai, India, and prior to that served…

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December 5, 2023 Business Tools

2023 Annual Report: Message from the General Manager

This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. This year, ABP increased its investment in programs that support beef producers in Alberta. These programs centre around the commission’s priorities – government relations and policy; research and extension; marketing and communications; environmental stewardship; and…

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December 5, 2023 Business Tools

CRTC launches 9-8-8 for suicide prevention

On November 30, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications (CRTC) launched a new, national, three-digit number for suicide prevention and emotional distress support. Funded by the Government of Canada, and led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 9-8-8 is available by phone and text, provided in both English and French, and accessible 24…

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November 30, 2023 Business Tools

2023 Annual Report: Message from the Chair

This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. As I look over this past year, and my first seven months as Chair, it’s hard to know where tostart. Writing from the Southeast Zone, I am distinctly aware of the challenges this past…

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November 28, 2023 Health & Production

Alberta government increases funding for mental health research and support

The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta is receiving $388,500 to generate awareness and expand mental health research and supports available to farmers through AgKnow. The AgKnow Alberta Farmer Mental Health Network was established in 2022 with a $524,500 Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) grant. The funding will build on the work AgKnow is doing…

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November 28, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Presenting Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report

Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP’s) 2023 Annual Report is now available for download. In addition to ABP’s financial report, you’ll find the following updates:

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November 14, 2023 Issues & Insights

Effects of smoke inhalation on beef cattle

Drifting smoke caused by massive wildfires has been a greater problem in Alberta this summer than ever before. We spoke to veterinarian Dr. Roy Lewis about how inhaling smoke might be affecting beef herd health. Following a record-breaking wildfire season in Canada, in which as much as two million hectares of land were destroyed in…

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October 24, 2023 Issues & Insights

Thinking about alternative feed sources? Think outside the box

After facing a third year of drought across much of Alberta, producers are getting creative in the search for alternative feed options. Here are some ideas to help beef cattle survive – if not thrive – through another difficult year. Continuing dry weather is translating into a tight feed supply again this fall. By mid-August,…

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September 15, 2023 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Drought is more than a summer challenge

By the Beef Cattle Research Council Drought has been a common occurrence on the prairies and many producers are familiar with the long-term consequences of dry conditions. Dry weather and feed shortages can have consequences that last beyond the summer season.   “Drought is not just an issue when you are on pasture,” says Dr. John…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 13/06/2025

Steers

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Rail: 502.00-504.00 del

Heifers

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Rail: 502.00-504.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 233.00-238.00(TX, KN), 242.00 (NE)
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 233.00-238.00 (TX, KN), 242.00 (NE)
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 292.78

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
25-Aug-25 274 398 --
22-Sep-25 270 398 458
20-Oct-25 264 394 454
17-Nov-25 260 388 450
15-Dec-25 260 378 446
9-Feb-25 260 376 454
Last Updated on May 29, 2025