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US Trade- Steers

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Rail: 372.00-373.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 240.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-241.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (IA, NE)

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April 7, 2023

What We’re Reading | Ag policies called biased toward grain

By Robert Arnason, The Western Producer

When Martin Unrau was president of the Canadian Cattle Association about a decade ago, he frequently delivered the same message to politicians and bureaucrats in Ottawa.

It was simple: government shouldn’t favour one sector within agriculture over other sectors.

Most of the time, whoever was listening would nod and agree, but nothing would happen.

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‘What We’re Reading‘ is a quick look at some of the issues and insights Alberta Beef Producers’ content creators and editors are reading to stay up-to-date, to broaden perspectives, and to explore issues relevant to the agriculture industry.

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Updated: October 20, 2025

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Rail: 502.00-505.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

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Rail: 372.00-373.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 240.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-241.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 372.00-373.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 307.97

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04-May-26 328 498 --
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