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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$69.88
0.14

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November 4, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 4, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $239.50/cwt live, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $400.50-404.50/cwt FOB feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery anywhere from mid-November to mid-December delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted…

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October 30, 2024 News

Government of Alberta proposes stricter penalties for illegal meat sales

The Alberta government is taking decisive action to enhance food safety by proposing significant amendments to the Meat Inspection Act. The sale of uninspected meat is currently illegal in Alberta, posing serious risks to both human and animal health, and potentially jeopardizing the province’s entire livestock and meat processing industry. Under the proposed Meat Inspection…

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October 28, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 28, 2024

Alberta fed prices continue to hover around $240/cwt, while U.S. fed prices are within a couple dollars of their record highs set back in June. In Western Canada, feedlot margins have recently turn negative and breakeven are projected to be higher going forward. Dressed sales is reported at $403-408/cwt delivered. All three Western Canadian packers…

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October 25, 2024 News

AgSafe Alberta unveils fourth level of FARMERS CARE program

AgSafe Alberta has taken a step in promoting farm safety with the launch of the fourth level of its FARMERS CARE program. The new level is designed to provide Alberta’s agricultural community with advanced resources and training to enhance safety practices on farms and ranches. The FARMERS CARE program aims to foster a culture of…

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October 24, 2024 News

AgriStability deadlines streamlined for Alberta farmers

In a bid to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by Alberta’s farmers, the Governments of Canada and Alberta have announced significant changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)’s AgriStability program. These changes are set to reduce paperwork and lower costs for producers. Starting in 2025, a new option will allow farmers to align their AgriStability…

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October 24, 2024 Checking in with ABP

The Great Twine Round-Up comes to Alberta with $12,000 in total cash prizes

Cleanfarms, in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group, is excited to announce the launch of ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a new province-wide initiative designed to promote used plastic baler twine recycling. This exciting contest offers substantial cash prizes to the winners’ 4-H club or district or an Alberta-based nonprofit organization or charity of their…

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October 23, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Commission mechanics: How ABP leverages producer dollars to foster a successful Alberta beef industry

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. Farmers know that a good operator understands the mechanics of how their equipment works. That operator understands what it looks like for things to run smoothly, and if something isn’t running quite right,…

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October 23, 2024 Checking in with ABP

An update from the Government Desk

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. This summer has been a busy one! It has been jam-packed with events, announcements, and program development. July started with a bang and some good old-fashioned stampeding! This year’s Stampede Summit saw outstanding…

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October 22, 2024 Business Tools

New insights into “low-stress” weaning

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. This story was brought to you in partnership with Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. Cow-calf producers Lance and Karyn Neilson (Neilson Beef) sought advice from Dr. Désirée Gellantly, Research Scientist, Technology Access…

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October 21, 2024 Health & Production

Building or expanding a confined feeding operation? What you and your consultant need to know

Are you planning to expand or build a new confined feeding operation (CFO), manure storage facility, or manure collection area? If so, be sure your consultant is aware of the guidance for conducting subsoil investigations. Failure to follow this guidance could delay or otherwise impact your ability to obtain a permit under the Agricultural Operation…

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October 21, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 21, 2024

Packers have the leverage over the cattle feeder reflected in lower prices and weaker basis levels. In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $240/cwt live, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed cattle prices did establish new second half lows. Light trade was reported this week with…

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October 20, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Retention matters: Using the right applicator with the right tag

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. Tag retention is important to us all. Many producers across the country have been tagging cattle for years, and as equipment and technology evolve, it is important to stay informed and up to…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 20/12/2024

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)

Choice Steers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 227.86

Canadian Dollar

$69.88   0.14

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
3-Mar-25 240 344 --
31-Mar-25 244 346 --
28-Apr-25 248 346 --
26-May-25 254 346 --
23-Jun-25 256 344 --
21-Jul-25 248 -- --
18-Aug-25 244 350 --
Last Updated on December 5, 2024

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