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September 18, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
A Canfax cattle market update
The dominant topic in the cattle markets through the summer has been the weather. The drought, and resulting lack of grass, water, feed and record high feed costs have many on edge as they look at marketing strategies for their calves, and possibly even some breeding stock. The wide spread drought across the prairies resulted…
September 17, 2021
Issues & Insights
What new COVID-19 measures mean for ag events
On Wednesday, the Government of Alberta declared a state of public health emergency, and Minister of Health Tyler Shandro announced new measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19. The measures range from private to social settings, and include retail, entertainment, and recreation facilities. With fall auctions, expos, and conferences on the horizon, we thought it would…
September 16, 2021
Business Tools
Cattle producers invited to join Cost of Production Network
The 2020 results for the Canadian Cost of Production (COP) Network are in, and the next round is open for those interested in participating. The Canadian Cost of Production (COP) Network is a national effort to benchmark cow-calf production systems across Canada. The results from the first 28 farm systems are available now. Grouped by…
September 15, 2021
Business Tools
Researchers looking to estimate cost of calving assistance in Canada
*Update: A $50.00 gift card will be given to the first 10 participants.* Researchers from the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are recruiting cow-calf producers to develop an estimate on the cost of an assisted calving for producers. Data collected will be kept confidential, and participating producers will be given a summary of…
September 14, 2021
Trailblazers
Tips for youth interested in becoming involved in the industry
Day-to-day life requires a lot of our attention and energy. There are some days that you’re thriving, and other days can feel like the breaking point. In a world where we are constantly being spread thin over different directions, you may feel it would be hard to dedicate time to volunteer and get involved in…
September 14, 2021
Business Tools
Applications being accepted for Hay West 2021
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is launching a relief program to work with farmers across the country to move hay to drought-stricken livestock producers in the west. The initiative, called Hay West 2021, is operating on a break-even basis. Hay supplied through the program will be sold to selected applicants at $0.10 per pound….
September 14, 2021
Trailblazers
What We’re Reading | USask Research: Finding feed solutions for drought conditions
With a history dating back more than a century through five generations of Métis farmers, Megan Wasden has a deep appreciation and connection to the land. By James Shewaga “The land is very special and very important to us, and that is a big part of being Indigenous,” said the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Master…
September 13, 2021
Trailblazers
Congratulations to new board chair appointed to AFSC
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) Board of Directors would like to congratulate Past Chair Kelly Smith-Fraser on her recent appointment to Chair of Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s (AFSC) Board of Directors. Based near Pine Lake, Alberta, Smith-Fraser operates NuHaven Cattle Co. She has years of experience on boards, including her current role as Past Chair of…
September 13, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP 2021 Annual Report available now
The ABP 2021 Annual Report is now available for download. In the report, you’ll find a recap of check-off programs from the last fiscal year, and provincial and national financial reports. This year, we’ve included links to video updates from the ABP Chair, Finance Chair, and General Manager, as a complement to the written reports and…
September 13, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of Sept 13, 2021
Fed cattle prices have now strengthened for five weeks in a row. Most dressed sales last week were reported from $264.00-265.50/cwt delivered and cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from the second half of September to early October delivery. After trading at a discount to the U.S. market for the past nine weeks, Alberta…
September 12, 2021
Inspiration
Recipe: Easy skillet lasagna
This comfort dish has been converted to a fast and easy meal making skillet lasagna for your family in no time flat. You get all the flavor and no mess with this one pot recipe. Do you have a hankering for comforting classic lasagna but don’t want all the fuss? Then this Easy Skillet Lasagna…
September 10, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Tips for starting lightweight calves on feed
By Beef Cattle Research Council Many cow-calf producers from B.C. through Ontario are planning to wean and sell their calves earlier this year. Others are reluctant to sell lightweight calves into a flooded market so are thinking about retaining ownership, putting extra pounds onto lightweight calves, and selling into a more promising feeder market in early 2022. Many factors need to be considered when preparing to feed lightweight calves Calves face…
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 08-Dec-25 | 292 | 458 | -- |
| 02-Feb-26 | 294 | 454 | -- |
| 02-Mar-26 | 292 | 448 | -- |
| 30-Mar-26 | 292 | 442 | -- |
| 27-April-26 | 300 | 442 | -- |
| 25-May-26 | 306 | 444 | -- |
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Last Updated on September 11, 2025
