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June 17, 2021
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Stepping up the collaboration in diagnostic services
The University of Calgary’s Diagnostic Services Unit (DSU) held the meeting of its inaugural Livestock Stakeholder Advisory Committee this spring, and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased that Karin Schmid, Lead, Beef Production and Extension, ABP, has since been elected as Community Chair. Background In 2020, the governments of Canada and Alberta finalized $3.44 million…
June 16, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | For water, it’s quality and quantity
Test stock water and reduce worry By Beef Cattle Research Council When stock water appears abundant and water quality has been consistent in previous years, it’s easy to focus on other things — but don’t overlook water testing. Poor-quality stock water can lead to reproductive inefficiency, poor gains, disease and in extreme circumstances, death. Even when water…
June 15, 2021
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Looking back and looking forward with ACFA
Looking back, 2020 was quite a year for the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA), just as it was for everyone. In early March of 2020, we began responding to the COVID situation; where we were influential in the approval of both the ‘Fed Cattle Feed Assistance’ program and the ‘Set Aside’ program. Looking forward, as we head…
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
Trailblazers
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
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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…
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Cattle Report
Updated: March 19, 2026
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Jun-26 | 302 | 456 | -- |
| 06-Ju-26 | 296 | -- | -- |
| 03-Aug-26 | 294 | -- | -- |
| 31-Aug-26 | 286 | 452 | 454 |
| 28-Sep-26 | 284 | 452 | 450 |
| 26-Oct-26 | 278 | 446 | 444 |
| 23-Nov-26 | 274 | 436 | 434 |
Last Updated on March 12, 2026
