Live: ---
Rail: 275.00-277.00 del
AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 275.00-277.00 del
Rail: 275.00-277.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 120.00 (Nebraska)
Rail: 190.00-191.00
Rail: 190.00-191.00
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 120.00 (Nebraska)
Rail: 190.00-191.00
Rail: 190.00-191.00
Canadian Dollar
$82.49
0.23
0.23
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…
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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…
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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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June 3, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Livestock Price Insurance updates and deadlines
Producers have certainly noticed some changes taking place with the recently rebranded Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) program, formerly referred to as WLPIP. The calf insurance purchase deadline has been permanently extended into June, with the 2021 deadline set for June 10th and policy expirations available until February 21, 2022. Policy purchase hours are now available from 2-11 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,…
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June 3, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation recognized for 10 years of grassland education
Every year, the Alberta Emerald Foundation awards leaders and innovators in environmental stewardship and sustainable land use. This year — in the Land category — the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is being recognized for its tireless dedication to grassland education, with an Emerald Award. The GRPF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation…
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June 2, 2021
Checking in with ABP
CCIA — Traceability, tags and other resources
Importance of a traceability system Simply put, traceability is the ability to follow an item or a group of items – be it animal, plant, food products or ingredient – from one point in the supply chain to another, either backwards or forwards. As a producer that purchases and applies approved Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) tags,…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 11/06/2021
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 275.00-277.00 del
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 275.00-277.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 120.00 (Nebraska)
Rail: 190.00-191.00
Choice Heifers
Live: 120.00 (Nebraska)
Rail: 190.00-191.00
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US$ 139.94
Canadian Dollar
$82.49 0.23
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Sep | 140 | 180 | - |
| 4-Oct | 142 | 182 | 200 |
| 1-Nov | 142 | 184 | 198 |
| 29-Nov | 140 | 180 | 196 |
| 24-Jan | 154 | 180 | 198 |
| 21-Feb | 152 | 182 | 208 |