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February 23, 2023
Trailblazers
Writing a legacy of sustainable ranching
Revisiting the 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, Bar S Ranch Every beef operation in Alberta has a story worth telling. When the Chattaway family of Bar S Ranch shares their story, it speaks to four generations of ranchers protecting the land that sustains their cattle and livelihood. This dedication earned the ranch, located west of…
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February 22, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Apply to Canadian Cattle Young Leaders today
Take advantage of mentorship and career building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry through Canadian Cattle Young Leaders! Program applications have officially launched and are open until March 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm MT at www.canadiancattleyoungleaders.ca. The mentorship program was established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010 and has since seen over 170…
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February 21, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 20, 2023
Moderate volume fed trade last week saw dressed prices steady to $3/cwt higher than the previous week. The bulk of sales were reported dressed at $328/cwt delivered in a full $327-328/cwt delivered trade range. U.S. buyers once again procured Canadian cattle on the five-area average. Cash sales also developed at USD $250/cwt delivered and worked…
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February 21, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Highlights from the chair
This is my last column as Chair, ABP. It’s hard to believe. The past two years have gone by in a flash and what a ride it has been. Sometimes we surprise ourselves with what we can accomplish in times of challenge, and during the past two years at ABP in my role as Chair…
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February 18, 2023
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The Bovine: Anne Wasko on the Canadian beef 2030 goals
Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear an update on the Canadian Beef Advisors’ 2030 goals, coming out of the National Beef Strategy. Anne Wasko, rancher and Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Past Chair, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference to discuss these ambitious goals for the…
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February 18, 2023
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The Bovine: Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, we dive into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion file for the Canadian Beef Advisors and how it relates to the National Beef Strategy 2030 goal around people, health, and safety. Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference…
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February 17, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Watch: ABP, CCA reach tentative checkoff agreement
ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk recently appeared on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the checkoff system and ABP’s tentative checkoff agreement with the Canadian Cattle Association. To watch the original video, head to BNN Bloomberg’s website.
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February 17, 2023
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Producer feedback wanted on Sustainable Agriculture Strategy
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking for producer input on the new Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. This strategy will be a long-term plan “to further advance the sustainability, competitiveness, and vitality of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector,” according to AAFC. There are two ways you can share your thoughts on the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy: 1. Attend…
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February 17, 2023
Checking in with ABP
FireSmart Alberta grassland communities survey closes Feb. 21
The Community Wildfire Resilience Association of Alberta (FireSmart Alberta) is seeking input on their educational materials for farm, acreage, and grassland communities. FireSmart will use this survey to better understand current gaps in its materials geared towards farms, acreages, and grasslands in Alberta. The survey also asks for feedback on how to better use the…
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February 16, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
CME drives fed prices higher, carcass quality higher
The CME live cattle futures market climbed steadily in the last half of 2022. Combined with theweakening Canadian dollar, Alberta fed cattle prices re-visited late 2014 levels, right before the 2015price surge. Alberta fed steers averaged $184/cwt live in December, 15 per cent higher than January. On average, fed steer prices rose 1.3 per cent…
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February 15, 2023
Business Tools
Landowners wanted for grassland conservation and carbon opportunities survey
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is seeking ranchers to share their thoughts on grassland conservation initiatives and carbon markets. If you own 500 acres or more of grazing land in the Canadian Prairies, you’re eligible to complete this survey on your perceptions of and interest in carbon opportunities and ecological goods and services, as well…
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February 15, 2023
Issues & Insights
More beef industry insights from the 2023 Nourish Trend Report
This is the second article in a two-part series. The first part is available here. <*link to first article once published> Sustainability and affordability aren’t the only consumer demands that Canada’s food system stakeholders need to be mindful of. According to Nourish Food Marketing’s 2023 Trend Report, customers are looking for individualized wellness options, shared…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 25/04/2024
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Choice Steers
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 255.08
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jul-24 | 234 | -- | -- |
| 19-Aug-24 | 230 | 332 | -- |
| 16-Sep-24 | 228 | 334 | 374 |
| 14-Oct-24 | 228 | 334 | 378 |
| 11-Nov-24 | 224 | 332 | 376 |
| 9-Dec-24 | 226 | 322 | 370 |
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024
