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AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$71.69
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Drought and Dry Conditions
Alberta Beef Producers has developed this page as a source of drought resources for cattle owners in Alberta. On it, you will find:
Includes: Updates from Government (and maps) | Drought Support and Resources | The Latest from ABP Daily | In the News | Looking after You
In January 2024, the Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative expanded to 23 new regions and the application deadline was extended to February 22.
Livestock drought assistance expanding to new regions in Alberta
Shortly thereafter, the Government of Alberta authorized the Drought Command Team to begin negotiations with major water license holders in southern Alberta river basins. The hope is to complete at least one water-sharing agreement for each of the Red Deer River, Box River, and Oldman River basins. The water-sharing agreements will be entered voluntarily and are expected to be completed before March 31.
Alberta Beef Producers continues to work with the Government of Alberta to explore the possibilities of a potential disaster relief framework.
Updates from Government of Alberta
“Since the last report (May 2, 2024), another major storm system brought significant rains across much of the east-half of the province, ranging from more than 100 mm in the Cypress Hills, 30 to 70 mm through parts of the Central Region and 20 to 40 mm across the agricultural lands in the
North East Region (Map 1). In sharp contrast, most of the Peace Region received very little moisture, a condition that has been ongoing for several months now.”
Drought Support
- Temporary Livestock Water Assistance – Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
- Putting poor crops to alternate use – Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
- Livestock Tax Deferral Provision – Government of Canada
Resources
- Agriculture Moisture Update – Government of Alberta
- Climate and Atlas Maps – Government of Alberta
- Drought Management Strategies – Beef Cattle Research Council
The Latest from ABP Daily
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2024 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook shares global feed production survey data
Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tons (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million metric tons (MMT) — or 0.2 per cent — from 2022’s estimates, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Outlook, released by Alltech. The annual survey, now in its 13th year, includes data from 142 countries and more…
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NRCB provisions for confined feeding of cow-calf herds during drought conditions
The NRCB recognizes that many areas of the province are dealing with drought conditions. If these conditions continue into the 2024 growing season, they could cause poor grass pastures, lack of water for livestock, lack of harvestable forage crops, and the summer confined feeding of cow-calf herds may be necessary. Under normal conditions, confined feeding…
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The well-rounded plant breeder
Harwinder Sidhu, the new Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) winter wheat breeder, didn’t always plan to become a plant breeder. It wasn’t a straightforward path to plant breeding for Harwinder Sidhu. He started in his home country of India studying agricultural sciences for his undergraduate degree with a focus on soil science. From there Sidhu…
In the News
- Drought Livestock Assistance Initiative expanded in Alberta – Rural Routes (January 25)
Looking after you
Farming and ranching can be stressful.
If you need support, try:
Register by phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00): 1 (833) 827-4230
Register Online
(includes outside of province)
If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide:
Toll Free (24/7): 1 (833) 456-4566
Text support (4pm-12am ET daily): 45645
https://talksuicide.ca/
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1
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Cattle Report
Updated: 22/11/2024
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 230.58
Canadian Dollar
$71.69 0.06
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Feb-25 | 236 | 338 | -- |
| 17-Mar-25 | 236 | 334 | -- |
| 14-Apr-25 | 242 | 336 | -- |
| 12-May-25 | 246 | 338 | -- |
| 9-Jun-25 | 254 | 338 | -- |
| 7-Jul-25 | 246 | -- | -- |
| 4-Aug-25 | 240 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on November 21, 2024
