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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$71.69
0.06
0.06
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Alberta Beef Industry Conference
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October 1, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Consider HPAI for show and auction season
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…
September 27, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Preparing a resolution for upcoming Producer Meetings
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…
September 25, 2024
Health & Production
Silage: More than just filler
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…
September 24, 2024
News
Grain workers at Vancouver Port begin strike amid harvest season
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…
September 23, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef announces its 2024-25 Council
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…
September 23, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 23, 2024
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…
September 22, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Alberta Beef Producers’ new policy focuses on private land conservation
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) Board of Directors convened on September 16, 2024, to establish a strategic direction for balancing conservation initiatives with the needs of cattle producers. Over the past year, ABP has received substantial feedback regarding various conservation initiatives. While the scope of these concerns varies, they largely revolve around the potential impacts on…
September 19, 2024
News
Alberta grant open to projects focusing on the province’s rangelands
The Government of Alberta is accepting applications for a grant focusing on the province’s rangelands. The Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP) is now open for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Dedicated to promoting the conservation and long-term sustainability of Alberta’s rangelands, the program funds collaborative projects with partners and stakeholders across the province. These projects aim to:…
September 19, 2024
News
Unlocking Insights: The Canadian feedlot and backgrounding operations benchmarking survey
With government regulations affecting beef production in other countries, it is crucial for Canada to adopt sustainable beef practices to maintain and grow our beef markets. Currently, Canada lacks a national benchmark of practices used by backgrounding and finishing operations, which can lead to uncertainty about current practices. To address this, the Canadian Benchmark survey…
September 18, 2024
News
Third cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council unveiled
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), has announced the members of the third cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). This new cohort includes nine fresh faces and 13 returning members from the second cohort, all set to serve 18-month terms. The CAYC, established in 2020, serves as a…
September 18, 2024
News
Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council seeking new members
Editors note: After date of publishing, the closing date has been extended by one week from September 25, 2025 to October 2, 2024. The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Council) is inviting applications for three new members to join its team. The Council, established under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAPA), plays a crucial…
September 16, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 16, 2024
In Alberta last week, fed prices averaged in the low $240/cwt moving lower for the eighth consecutive week, this is still $8-9/cwt higher than a year ago. Light dressed sales were reported from $405-$406/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded is being scheduled for delivery from anywhere early October to early November. Alberta fed cash-to-futures basis was…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 22/11/2024
Steers
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Rail: 405.00-408.00 del
Heifers
Live: ---
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Choice Steers
Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 186.00-187.00 (NE)
Rail: 290.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 230.58
Canadian Dollar
$71.69 0.06
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Feb-25 | 236 | 338 | -- |
| 17-Mar-25 | 236 | 334 | -- |
| 14-Apr-25 | 242 | 336 | -- |
| 12-May-25 | 246 | 338 | -- |
| 9-Jun-25 | 254 | 338 | -- |
| 7-Jul-25 | 246 | -- | -- |
| 4-Aug-25 | 240 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on November 21, 2024
