In Alberta last week, average fed steer and heifer prices closed around $274/cwt live, slightly higher than the previous week. Feedlot inventories are current and cooler temperatures over the past couple weeks have set cattle back. Cattle are being pulled forward and marketed ahead of schedule resulting in lighter out weights. Light trade was reported…
Norine Ambrose, Executive Director of Cows & Fish has been nominated to receive the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Canada, Alberta, and the local communities she serves. The nomination for Ambrose, put forward by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas, highlights Ambrose’s dedication and impactful work in the…
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lawrence MacAulay, met with provincial and territorial Agriculture Ministers to address key issues affecting Canada’s agriculture sector, particularly in relation to the Canada-United States trade relationship. The ministers highlighted the crucial integration of international supply chains for both Canadian and American producers and businesses. They reaffirmed their commitment to…
The Alberta government has announced the appointment of three new members to the Agricultural Products Marketing Council, along with the reappointment of three current members. Additionally, new chair and vice-chair positions have been designated. The council, a public agency, oversees agricultural marketing boards and commissions, ensuring they follow best governance practices. It also provides policy…
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on January 30, 2025. Do you know the cost of producing the forage you feed? For beef cattle producers, optimizing forage crop production is essential for financial sustainability. However, estimating the costs associated with forage production can be challenging. The new BCRC Forage…
The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) has introduced the National Farmer Wellness Network (NFWN) Crisis Line to address the mental health challenges faced by farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers in Canada. This initiative, supported by a $1.5 million investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) over three years, offers specialized mental health support from…
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program has unveiled the mentors for the 2024-2025 cycle, recognizing industry experts who are dedicating their time and knowledge to support the future leaders of the Canadian beef sector. Each year, the CYL Program selects 16 participants aged 18-35 from across Canada, offering them opportunities for industry networking, travel,…
Alberta fed prices traded softer after strengthening for the past three weeks. Prices averaged in the mid $270’s/cwt, and remained just a couple dollar shy of record high prices. The last time fed prices set an annual high in January was in 2020. From 2021-2024, annual highs have been established in June. Dressed sales were…
The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is offering livestock grazing opportunities on select Conservation Sites to mimic natural disturbances and encourage robust forage growth. These opportunities are available to producers through a tendering process. Key details include: This initiative provides an opportunity for producers to contribute to conservation efforts while benefiting from healthy forage growth. For…
Founded in 2014, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) market it’s 10-year anniversary in 2024, celebrating many important milestones over its first decade. The CRSB’s collaborative approach is a model followed by others and has helped to establish our Canadian beef sector as a leader in sustainability. The launch of the 2024 National Beef…
Save the date! Join Alberta Beef Producers at our Annual General Meeting to connect with delegates, staff, beef producers, and industry representatives. For the second year, we are holding the AGM to coincide with the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, AB. Please feel free to join in-person or online from the tractor, office, or…
Constructing without a permit is a serious offence The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) continues to see increased cases of unauthorized construction of pens, barns, catch basins, and earthen manure storage facilities at a number of confined feeding operations (CFOs). The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) prohibits construction of a CFO, a manure storage facility,…