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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.48
0.27
October 17, 2024 Checking in with ABP

New program launches to boost agricultural sustainability

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily.

The On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) merges the former Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, with new opportunities base don industry feedback collected in the fall of 2023.

The approach aims to support producers in optimizing the use of agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers, pesticides and energy, thereby achieving significant environmental benefits.

The primary goal of OFEP is to help producers achieve precision in input usage, resulting in cost savings, reduced off-target applications and lower emissions.

OFEP offers funding through four distinct streams:

  • Smart Farm Technology
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Farm Security
  • Efficient Grain handling

Funding is retroactive to April 1, 2023, with eligible expenses covered at a 50 per cent cost-share rate. The maximum funding per applicant is $150,000 over the program’s duration.

Cattle Report

Updated: 30/06/2025

Steers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 295.82

Canadian Dollar

$73.48   0.27

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