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US Trade- Steers

Live: 202.00-203.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 320.00-321.00 (NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 202.00-203.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 320.00-321.00 (NE)

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May 16, 2021 Inspiration

The Prairie Crocus

Anemone patens

Early settlers called this native Anemone the prairie crocus. This resilient perennial is not actually a crocus, but rather hails from the buttercup family. Also known as ‘windflowers’ because they are believed to blossom only when the winds blow in springtime, the prairie crocus is a cherished symbol of spring – thriving in grazing pastures and speckling the landscape of calving pastures across Alberta’s prairies, bringing a symbol of renewal and rebirth to ranchers, as winter loosens its grasp on the land.

This article was first published in the May 2021 edition of ABP Magazine.

Photo: Christian Mackenzie Heckle, Prairie Rose Photo

Cattle Report

Updated: 13/02/2025

Steers

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Rail: 460.00 del

Heifers

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Rail: 460.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 202.00-203.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 320.00-321.00 (NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 202.00-203.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 320.00-321.00 (NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 259.22

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
14-Apr-25 262 366 --
12-May-25 26 364 --
9-Jun-25 272 364 --
7-Jul-25 264 -- --
4-Aug-25 258 -- --
1-Sep-25 254 370 --
29-Sep-25 250 368 --
Last Updated on January 17, 2025