In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $241/cwt live, $0.50/cwt higher than the previous week. From their highs in June, fed prices have declined $23/cwt or 9%. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $402.00-403.50/cwt FOB feedlot. Cattle that traded were being booked anywhere from the second…
As the distance between farm and fork continues to grow, the Canadian beef industry is working hard to close the knowledge gap and build trust with consumers. Among those contributing to these efforts is the Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) program, a program under the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). Funded by national checkoff dollars, the…
In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine Published ByBrad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving Front Cover DesignZoe McMullen Writing Dianne FinstadRobin GaleyBrenna GrantTaylor…
Cattle management is often limited by labor and time resources. Drone technology is helping relieve these pressures for farmers and ranchers. “Temple Grandin always says, ‘We manage what we measure,’” says John Church, Associate Professor in the Natural Resource Science Department at Thompson Rivers University. “Drones are one of our most efficient ways to observe,…
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Jenna Sarich, Stakeholder Engagement Technical Consultant with Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE). The duo discuss the ins and outs of PSE, results from a recent national sustainability survey, the importance of telling the story from the farm, and more. Tune in below, download for later,…
In Alberta last week, fed steer averaged almost 242/cwt and heifer traded just below $240/cwt. The Western Canadian fed market established a new second al of the year price lows, while US fed prices have rebounded roughly $5/cwt over the past couple weeks. On a cash basis, Alberta fed prices are now trading at a…
As show and auction season gets underway, the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a consideration for exhibitors and organizers. Since early 2024, HPAI (H5N1) outbreaks have occurred in dairy cows across several states. While there haven’t been any confirmed cases in Canada, it’s important to know the biosecurity measures to keep it…
Resolutions are an important part of our democratic and representative principles. They give producers the chance to influence the policies, priorities, and activities of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). The resolution process Resolutions are accepted at ABP’s Producer Meetings, ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM). When it’s time to cover resolutions, eligible producers will have…
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on October 31, 2022. If starch (from grain) is the fuel in a feedlot diet, fiber (from a roughage like silage) is the engine governor that slows digestion. A backgrounding diet might contain 60 per cent silage to moderate animal growth so that…
Grain workers at the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port, have initiated a strike over disputes regarding working hours and pay. The Grain Workers Union, Local 333, issued a 72-hour strike notice, which came into effect on Tuesday at 7:00 AM Pacific Time. This industrial action impacts several major grain terminals in the region. Last…
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and convention in Calgary, AB, where it saw the election of the 2024-2025 CRSB Council, as follows. Chair: Ryan Beierbach (re-elected) Vice-Chair: Clay Holmes (re-elected) VOTING MEMBERS Beef Producer Associations Beef Processors and Associations Retail and Food Service Sector Non-Governmental Organizations Agriculture…
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $243/cwt live, $1/cwt higher than the previous week. US fed prices have just recently dropped below year ago levels whereas Alberta fed prices are still $10/cwt higher than a year ago. Light trade was reported last week with buying interest…