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Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)

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May 12, 2021 Trailblazers

Shipwheel Cattle Feeders recognized with Alltech Canada Planet of Plenty Award

Alltech Canada announced the recipients of its inaugural Planet of Plenty Awards this week, recognizing Shipwheel Cattle Feeders of Taber, Alberta, and Burnbrae Farms of Lyn, Ontario. The Planet of Plenty Awards are designed to recognize those who contribute to nutritional and digital technologies, innovation, and sustainable management practices. Alberta’s Shipwheel Cattle Feeders is being…

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May 9, 2021 Trailblazers

British farmers open their gates to Royals and Prime Minister

Two family farms have some pretty incredible photos for their albums after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prime Minister Boris Johnson set aside some time for (separate) tours last month. Duke and Duchess visit mixed farm near Darlington One British farm family has a pretty unique story to tell, after the Duke and…

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May 4, 2021 Trailblazers

University of Alberta announces BCRC-Hays Chair

The University of Alberta, supported by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and the Hays family, has announced Dr. Gleise Medeiros da Silva as the newly appointed BCRC-Hays Chair in Beef Production Systems. Born in Brazil, Silva received her Animal Science degree at Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE). In her first year, she received…

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April 22, 2021 Trailblazers

Celebrating Earth Day with a shout out to beef producers

This Earth Day we are celebrating beef producers who prioritize our environment, with a special look back at some of the Alberta Beef Producers’ Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) recipients. The ESA recognizes cattle producers whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability.  Stay tuned — the 2021 ESA recipient…

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April 8, 2021 Trailblazers

ABVMA proudly releases new documentary on antimicrobial resistance awareness

The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) is pleased to announce the release of a new documentary called Raised With Care: Stewards of the Land Even before the global spread of a deadly virus had profound effects on businesses, schools, and entire economies, scientists had already sounded the alarm about another potentially catastrophic global public health crisis:…

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March 8, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | Integrity and a general curiosity will get you far: Dianne Finstad

RealAgriculture by Kara Oosterhuis March 8th is International Women’s Day and here at RealAgriculture we decided to feature some Canadian women in agriculture, for their drive and passion for the industry, and to highlight the trails they have blazed throughout their careers. Of course, there are not enough hours in the day to highlight every…

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February 23, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | Agribition releases top 50 industry leaders list

The Western Producer by Karen Briere Canadian Western Agribition is celebrating Canada’s Ag Day today with the release of the winners of its campaign to find the top 50 industry leaders. The list is based on nominations submitted from across the country. The nominations were whittled down to the top 10 finalists in five categories…

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February 12, 2021 Trailblazers

Check-off at Work | Canadian beef partners launch campaign highlighting University chefs and Canadian beef farmers

“Across the country, college and university chefs feed thousands and thousands of students every day. For chefs and students, it is all about nutrition, affordability and taste—students say the reputation of an institution’s foodservice influences their decision to apply for admission. This has resulted in institutions hiring some of the most skilled chefs around,” according to…

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February 11, 2021 Trailblazers

Finding opportunity in the midst of catastrophe

No question, the beef industry has been changed and challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our strategic approach has been all about responding, recovering and resetting, as the pandemic continues to disrupt business as usual, creating the next normal. Retail and food service operators are all responding by experimenting and innovating, recognizing that there are opportunities…

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February 10, 2021 Innovation & Technology

What We’re Reading | Alberta farmer turns ag plastic into fence posts

The Western Producer by Mary MacArthur It took farmer, inventor and recycler Danny Farkash about 2 1/2 years to figure out how to build a machine that turns used agricultural plastic into fence posts. Using old oilfield pipe, an anhydrous ammonia tank, a straw chopper, parts of a swather and other bits and pieces, Farkash…

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February 5, 2021 Trailblazers

Introducing Corey Meyer

We are thrilled to welcome Corey Meyer to ABP. This issue, we ask: “Hey Corey, what’s popular at the meat counter these days?“ Customers. No, really. Right now we find many customers coming back to the meat counter to talk one-on-one with their butcher. They have questions. They want to be more involved, connect with…

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January 28, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | The Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Canadian Agriculture

Farmwork to Feed Canada by Brigid Savage For the women we spoke with, the main challenges experienced by women in agriculture include lack of representation, the gender wage gap, and gender discrimination. Joan Craig is a beef producer who lives in Arthur, Ontario. She owns and operates her farm with her husband. Craig grew up on…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 03/05/2024

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 430.00-432.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 430.00-432.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 186.00 (NE)
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 248.60

Canadian Dollar

$73.17   0.04

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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