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June 19, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 19, 2023
Fed cattle supplies are the most current they have been in some time. Feedlot margins have just recently turned positive. Steer and heifer calves (550lb) placed in September 2022 and sold on the cash market in June 2023 are $300-400/head positive. For the month of June, this stands as the fourth-highest return for steer and…
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June 16, 2023
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What We’re Reading | Three Alberta ranches, farms win award at Cannes
By Eric Volmers, Calgary Herald Three ranches outside of Calgary that have been used in Alberta-based productions for decades were honoured in Cannes, France, on the weekend, winning the Location of the Year award at the Global Production Awards. The awards are held concurrently with the world-famous Cannes Film Festival. The award honoured three of…
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June 15, 2023
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Second-annual Meet the Ranchers event a success
For the second year, Alberta Beef Producers and our other Western Canadian counterparts participated in Meet the Ranchers Day, in partnership with SaveOn Foods. Producers were onsite at four SaveOn Foods locations across Alberta to share delicious beef samples and chat with customers about where their beef comes from. Meet the Ranchers was designed to…
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June 14, 2023
Innovation & Technology
ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Improving the accuracy of forage digestibility analysis
This is the ninth and final installment in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. Whether you’re a beef producer or a researcher, accuracy is everything when it comes to analyzing the nutritional content of forage….
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June 13, 2023
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Support your friends this Buddy Up Month
Clay’s farm isn’t doing well, and he says he hasn’t been able to finish his daily jobs. He’s not going to the coffee shop or texting friends anymore. If you have a friend like Clay, step up and offer your support. Clay is the agriculture persona for Buddy Up, a men’s suicide prevention communication campaign….
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June 12, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 12, 2023
The Canfax fed steer price closed the week at around $245.50/cwt, $3.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Over the past six weeks, fed prices have rallied $20/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported $406.50-410.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from immediate delivery to the first half of July delivery. Feedlot…
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June 9, 2023
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What We’re Reading | Nature Conservancy of Canada releases action plan to protect Prairie grasslands
By The Canadian Press via CBC Calgary The Nature Conservancy of Canada has announced a plan to protect iconic Prairie grasslands, considered one of the most endangered and least protected ecosystems in the country. The plan aims to raise $500 million by 2030 to conserve more than 5,000 square kilometres — about six times the…
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June 8, 2023
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Spring Forum a success
Last week, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) mentorship program hosted its annual Spring Forum to offer unique learning and networking opportunities to the next generation of beef industry leaders. Held in Calgary, Alberta and the surrounding area, this year’s forum took place from May 30 to June 1, 2023. This annual event brings together…
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June 7, 2023
Innovation & Technology
ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Catching up with the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network
This is the eighth in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. Having baseline data on animal health concerns is key to making improvements, and this is where the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network (C3SN) shines. The…
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June 6, 2023
Innovation & Technology
Three insights on controlling Canada thistle through grazing
This is the second in a two-part series on weed control in pastures. The first part, focusing on the role of rotational grazing in controlling Canada thistle, is available here. How do you solve a problem like Canada thistle? In areas that can’t be sprayed with herbicide, rotational grazing might just be the answer. Grazing…
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June 5, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 5, 2023
Fed cattle prices once again established new highs, and weighted average steer prices closed above $240/cwt. Competition on the cash market was good, with both major packers buying cattle. Dressed sales were reported from $400-405/cwt delivered. Most of the cattle that traded would be picked up in one to two weeks. There were a few…
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June 2, 2023
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What We’re Streaming | The Art of Range Podcast
“The Art of Range podcast provides education through conversation with some of the brightest minds in rangeland management and livestock production. “Washington State University rangelands and livestock specialist Tip Hudson interviews researchers, ranchers, and resource professionals to bring you extended discussion on topics that are of interest to anyone in rangelands work. A new episode releases every two…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 19/04/2024
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 252.98
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Jul-24 | 226 | -- | -- |
| 5-Aug-24 | 222 | 318 | -- |
| 2-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | -- |
| 30-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | 366 |
| 28-Oct-24 | 218 | 324 | 366 |
| 25-Nov-24 | 216 | 320 | 364 |
| 23-Dec-24 | 222 | 312 | 360 |
Last Updated on April 11, 2024
