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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 280.00 FOB feedlot, last week
Rail: 448.50-453.00 FOB feedlot, last week

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 280.00 FOB feedlot, last week
Rail: 448.50-453.00 FOB feedlot, last week

US Trade- Steers

Live: 210.00 (TX, KN) 212.00-215.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 210.00 (TX, KN) 212.00-215.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (IA, NE) last week

Canadian Dollar

$70.17
0.17
February 10, 2024

ABP Magazine, Volume 4 Issue 1

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible.

Published by

Brad Dubeau,
Alberta Beef Producers

Editor
Lindsay Roberts

Creative
Tracy Irving

Front Cover Design
Zoe McMullen

Writing

Bruce Derksen
Dianne Finstad
Robin Galey
Dr. Elizabeth Homerosky
Taylor Kalbfleisch
Mark Lyseng
Kara Oosterhuis
Jessica Radau
Lindsay Roberts
Ashley Robinson
Karin Schmid
Piper Whelan

Social Influencers and Photography
Holly Nicoll
@holly.nicoll

Morgan Storch
@ranahanphoto

Printing
Burke Group

CONTACT

Publisher
Brad Dubeau

Advertising Opportunities
Jillian McLerie

Subscription/Contact
Information Updates

ABP is published four times per year,
by Alberta Beef Producers. No part
of this publication may be reproduced
without the written permission of the
publisher.

Contents

Innovation and Technology


Building Momentum: The Staircase to Profitability

Solar Energy Land Leases: Encouraging Producers to Seek Guidance

Trailblazers


The Well-Rounded Plant-Breeder

Issues & Insights


When the Heat is On: Pasture Recovery after Fire and Drought

Checking in with ABP


Highlights from the Chair

From the Government Desk

ESA Winner: Be Unapologetically Direct When Standing Up for Our Industry

Strong Alberta representation in Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Mentorship Pairings

Burger it Forward for Good

2024 AGM Details


Business Tools


Beefing Up Biosecurity: A Must for Bull Sale Events

Discover Your New Trusted Partner in Livestock Financing

Markets & Forecasts


Canfax Cattle Market Update

Want to make sure you’re receiving the latest information from Alberta Beef Producers? Update your contact information today.

Cattle Report

Updated: 24/03/2025

Steers

Live: 280.00 FOB feedlot, last week
Rail: 448.50-453.00 FOB feedlot, last week

Heifers

Live: 280.00 FOB feedlot, last week
Rail: 448.50-453.00 FOB feedlot, last week

Choice Steers

Live: 210.00 (TX, KN) 212.00-215.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 210.00 (TX, KN) 212.00-215.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 270.42

Canadian Dollar

$70.17   0.17

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
26-May-25 268 374 --
23-Jun-25 270 370 --
21-Jul-25 262 -- --
18-Aug-25 258 374 --
15-Sep-25 256 378 --
13-Oct-25 254 274 436
10-Nov-25 250 370 432
Last Updated on February 27, 2025