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Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 184.00 (TX, KN), 186.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 184.00 (TX, KN), 186.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
$73.29
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September 29, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Preparing for drought during autumn office hours
Drought’s always just around the corner, says Dr. Bart Lardner, and the best time to plan for it is in the fall. Lardner is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He spoke at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia, in August. “We should have just experience that grazing program in 2022…
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September 28, 2022
Inspiration
What We’re Reading | My OFCAF Experience: Cattle producer Mike Hittinger talks OFCAF with RDAR
Mike Hittinger is a cattle producer and Board Chair for Gateway Research Organization (GRO). He and his wife Melissa have run a cow/calf operation east of Clyde, Alberta for 18 years. Mike applied to the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to help enhance his farm’s grazing system. He plans to make their pastures more resilient…
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September 28, 2022
Checking in with ABP
FAQs: Becoming an ABP Delegate
Every year, we send the call out for delegate nominations, asking Alberta beef producers to apply to represent producers in their zone, and communicate with those producers and their fellow delegates. Becoming a delegate is a great way to provide leadership to the beef industry, expand personal and professional networks, and stay informed on topics…
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September 27, 2022
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Canada’s Methane Strategy recognizes 2030 goals
The Government of Canada has released its report Faster and Farther: Canada’s Methane Strategy. The strategy outlines how Canada will implement measures across sectors of the economy, including agriculture, to reduce the largest sources of methane emissions. The target is to reduce domestic methane emissions by more than 35 percent by 2030. Agriculture and Livestock…
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September 26, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 26, 2022
Alberta direct fed cattle sales clambered higher again last week to establish a new annual high. Steer prices were the strongest seen since May 2017. The bulk of sales were reported dressed from $300-305/cwt delivered. Light live trade was fully comparable with rail sales. Feedlots were motivated sellers, marketing heavier cattle in anticipation of future…
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September 26, 2022
Checking in with ABP
You’re Invited: Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab offers Dinner and Information Sessions
The ABP-led Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab (AALL) is hosting four information sessions this October, for those interested in learning more about the initiative. AALL: Where research meets reality. AALL is a research initiative that brings traditional science and boots-on-the-ground experience together. Through a process called co-development, researchers and other industry stakeholders identify various beneficial management…
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September 20, 2022
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What We’re Reading | Strike three? Transport rest stops still don’t show a benefit for weaned calves
This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the September 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on the BCRC Blog with permission of the publisher. In 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency released draft transport regulations requiring that all cattle receive a minimum eight-hour feed, water and rest break…
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September 19, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 12, 2022
Traditionally this is the time of the year the fed market is putting in its summer low, instead the Western Canadian fed market continues to grind higher setting new annual price highs. Weekly dressed sales were reported from $302-304/cwt delivered, cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the week of October 17th delivery….
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September 19, 2022
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AFSC offers interim changes to loans for cattle producers
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is helping producers access capital in response to challenges like drought in recent years. “We’ve made some interim changes to our loan processes to ensure Alberta’s cattle producers have access to the capital they need to maintain their herds and operations,” says Jason Turner, Lending manager. “These changes include quick…
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September 15, 2022
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AFAC publishes searchable database of Alberta veterinary clinics
Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is now offering Albertans a searchable list of veterinary clinics in the province. “It can be challenging for farmers to find veterinary care,” says Melissa Moggy, Extension Coordinator with AFAC. “Alberta Farm Animal Care, in collaboration with Capstone students at the University of Alberta, have created a veterinary clinic directory….
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September 12, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 12, 2022
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $179.50/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $299.50-301.50/cwt FOB the lot. Lift times were all over the map depending on who bought the cattle. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for late September/mid-October delivery. The Alberta fed…
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September 9, 2022
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Cleanfarms’ collection program returns to Alberta this October
Cleanfarms will be collecting unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock/equine medications for safe disposal in the northern half of Alberta this October. Drop-off locations for 2022 include: Alliance, Boyle, Camrose, County of Barrhead, Edgerton, Falher, Grimshaw, Hairy Hill, Innisfail, Irma, Lacombe, Leduc, Legal, Penhold, Provost, Rosalind, Rycroft, Sexsmith, St. Albert, St. Paul, Vegreville, Vermilion, Viking,…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 06/05/2024
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 428.50-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 184.00 (TX, KN), 186.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 184.00 (TX, KN), 186.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 295.00-296.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 251.07
Canadian Dollar
$73.29 0.15
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 |
| - | - | - | - |
Last Updated on April 25, 2024
