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April 29, 2021
Issues & Insights
Alberta Government seeking feedback on EPR legislation
Update: Alberta Environment and Parks has extended the deadline from April 30 to May 17, 2021. Albertans interested in providing feedback on an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for plastics and packaging in the province have until May 17 to take the government survey. An EPR system shifts the responsibility for recycling costs from municipalities…
April 28, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | News and views on the budget
The Government of Canada unveiled its budget, entitled A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. Here are a few articles and editorials on its release: Budget receives mostly positive reviews By D.C Fraser of Glacier FarmMedia The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says it is “pleased” the recent federal budget included some of its recommendations….
April 27, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP’s 2020 marketing efforts in a ‘Sizzle Reel’
Every year, Alberta Beef Producers works hard to promote Alberta beef to the public. Last year was no exception. In 2020 ABP launched a new website, and “Flavour of Alberta” brand campaign. The campaign highlighted different cuts by name, on a background that featured evocative photography to bring the taste, smell, and texture of cooking…
April 26, 2021
Issues & Insights
Alberta to offer vaccines to meat-packing plant workers starting this week
Alberta’s Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro, announced today that the province plans to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to workers at meat-packing plants starting April 27. According to Shandro, vaccines will be offered to more than 15,000 workers at 136 meat-packing plants across the province, through a combination of Primary Care Network clinics, public health clinics, linkages…
April 26, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 26, 2021
Canfax fed cattle prices closed last week around $155/cwt, $2.50/cwt higher than the previous week, the highest prices since late March 2020. Most of the cattle that were marketed were yearlings, but a few fed calves were in the mix. Last week dressed sales were reported from $257.00-260.50/cwt FOB the lot. Alberta fed cash to…
April 23, 2021
Issues & Insights
Canadian Beef Industry sets ambitious goals for 2030
The Canadian Beef Industry is featuring four new, ten-year goals as part of the National Beef Strategy: Water, People Health and Safety, Beef Quality and Food Safety, and Technology Announced this week, these goals build on the five-year goals previously outlined in the 2020-2024 National Beef Strategy, which include: Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Sequestrations; Animal…
April 23, 2021
Business Tools
AgriStability enrolment deadline extended to June 30
In light of the recent changes to AgriStability, the enrolment deadline has been extended, without penalty, from April 30 to June 30, 2021. The extension will give producers a chance to review the program following the removal of the reference margin limit, retroactive to the 2020 program year. ABP welcomes decision on removal of AgriStability…
April 22, 2021
Trailblazers
Celebrating Earth Day with a shout out to beef producers
This Earth Day we are celebrating beef producers who prioritize our environment, with a special look back at some of the Alberta Beef Producers’ Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) recipients. The ESA recognizes cattle producers whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. Stay tuned — the 2021 ESA recipient…
April 22, 2021
Issues & Insights
Guardians of the Grasslands goes public
Update: If you missed the launch, you can now see it on Youtube. If you have been looking for an opportunity to see Guardians of the Grasslands, get ready — it’s about to go public. The short documentary will celebrate its official public launch on May 4, 2021, with a screening of the film, followed…
April 21, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Emissions Reduction Alberta commits $33 million to tech innovations
Photo: Supplied by ERA Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is committing $33 million to 17 technology innovation projects in the province, through the Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge. The technologies selected are all in pilot, demonstration, or first-of-kind commercial deployment stage, and include six projects in the agriculture and agri-food sector, with five directly applicable to…
April 19, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 19, 2021
Canfax fed cattle prices closed last week around $152.25/cwt, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Since the second half of March fed prices have rallied $5-8/cwt. Last week dressed sales were reported from $254.50-255.75/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of April 26th and May 3rd delivery….
April 16, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
The 2021 Census of Agriculture is on the horizon
In May 2021, Canadian farm operators will have the opportunity to take part in a national dialogue by completing the Census of Agriculture questionnaire. The Census of Agriculture is a source of community-level data on agriculture. By drawing on these data, decision makers will act in the interest of farm operators, farm communities and agricultural…
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Cattle Report
Updated: April 9, 2026
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 324.29
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06-July-26 | 326 | -- | -- |
| 03-Aug-26 | 322 | -- | -- |
| 31-Aug-26 | 314 | 482 | -- |
| 28-Sept-26 | 310 | 482 | 596 |
| 26-Oct-26 | 302 | 476 | 594 |
| 23-Nov-26 | 296 | 468 | 590 |
| 21-Dec-26 | 298 | 462 | 592 |
Last Updated on April 9, 2026
