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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
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Finding Support
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June 14, 2021
Issues & Insights
Alberta government streamlines CAP grant process
The Government of Alberta is simplifying its grant process for the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), to allow applicants to receive their money faster. Focusing on agriculture and food processing, this year’s funding will “encourage innovation and technological advancement on farms and throughout the entire food supply chain.” “CAP grants have increased our farmers’, ranchers’ and…
June 14, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 14, 2021
Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $164/cwt, $0.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $271-278/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for late June/early July delivery. Last week it was estimated Alberta fed prices were trading at…
June 12, 2021
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What We’re Reading | Chop Steakhouse & Bar expands its commitment to beef sustainability
Further demonstrating its proud support of Canadian farmers and ranchers June 10, 2021, Vancouver, B.C. – Today, Chop Steakhouse & Bar expands its commitment to beef sustainability, becoming the first full-service restaurant chain to offer steaks featuring certification that recognizes sustainable beef practices. As the first full-service restaurant in Canada with a beef sustainability claim…
June 11, 2021
Issues & Insights
An overview of the JBS Foods cyberattack
Last week, global protein company JBS Foods was the target of an organized cyberattack, which affected some of the servers supporting its Australian and North American IT systems, and global production plants. Here’s a timeline of events, including the disruption and return-to-normal for JBS Canada’s Brooks plant, and the response from the Government of Alberta….
June 11, 2021
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Alberta investing $1 million in Eastern Slopes riparian areas
The Government of Alberta has announced a $1 million investment to help protect riparian areas on the Eastern Slopes. Environment and Parks is providing the program funding to Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (Cows and Fish) in 2021-22 to support projects and initiatives that protect the creeks and streams along Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. This commitment…
June 11, 2021
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Young Guns and the future of the beef industry
Attention Young Guns: What does the future of beef look like? It’s back! Alberta Beef Producers’ Young Guns Contest is set to roll for 2021, with a focus on agricultural innovations in the beef sector. We have a panel of beef industry judges, and some incredible cash prizes. All we need now, is your creativity!…
June 8, 2021
Business Tools
Linking calf health and carcass quality
Every event in the life of a newborn calf contributes to their value and quality pre and post weaning. Ensuring that health and growth are constant is the challenge and the opportunity in the cow calf herd. The linkage between a health event and complications later in life are strong, particularly if the young calf has contracted scours…
June 8, 2021
Business Tools
Financial support available to Alberta organizations hiring new employees
If you’re looking for new hires in Alberta, you may be eligible for funding to support their salary or training costs. In an effort to get Albertans back to work, a federal-provincial investment is providing $370 million to help businesses hire and train unemployed or underemployed Albertans as part of the Alberta Jobs Now program….
June 7, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 31, 2021
Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume dressed trade last week with prices steady to $2/cwt higher than the previous week with the majority trading at $275/cwt delivered. Weighted average prices closed the week almost $1/cwt higher, setting a new annual high at $164.32/cwt. Things are returning to normal this week for JBS following a…
June 7, 2021
Issues & Insights
Latin labeling and the prairie crocus re-brand
Thanks to one observant reader, we did some digging on the prairie crocus In the May issue of ABP Magazine, our centre-fold featured an incredible photo of a prairie crocus beside an evocative description and its Latin name (or so we thought). Anemone patens Early settlers called this native Anemone the prairie crocus. This resilient perennial…
June 5, 2021
Issues & Insights
Shaping the direction of the CAP successor
If you have thoughts on the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), now’s your chance to share them, and help shape the direction of the next federal-provincial-territorial agreement. This week, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) launched the consultation process for CAP’s successor — the Next Agricultural Policy Framework (NPF). Moving from CAP to NPF CAP is a…
June 3, 2021
Issues & Insights
Edmonton-Area Producers: Join the land-use planning conversation
If you work in agriculture, you’re passionate about land-use planning, and the future of agriculture lands, you’ll want to engage with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region (EMR) on the development of a Regional Agriculture Master Plan (RAMP). What is Edmonton Metropolitan Region? Edmonton Metropolitan Region is a nearly 9,500 square-kilometer region around Edmonton. Spread over four…
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
Wildfire Updates -
Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
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Cattle Report
Updated: 16/07/2025
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 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