Opportunities to unlock premiums through production data are growing, but it’s not a sure thing yet. It can be challenging for cow-calf producers to properly leverage this data when marketing their calves, even as more feeders are sourcing calves based on production data. “The downside is that in the current environment and the current market…
The Western Canadian fed market has clearly exceeded expectations as prices continue to rally, setting new highs. Over the past seven weeks, fed prices have rallied $20/cwt going from $210/cwt to now averaging in the low $230s/cwt. Competition on the cash market was good, with both major packers buying cattle. Dressed sales were reported from…
We’ve updated our site with a dedicated page of resources, as well as a map of livestock host offers. Hit ‘Wildfire Resources‘ at the top of the page. As of Friday morning, there were 78 active wildfires across central and northern Alberta, and wildfire officials reported that the situation is rapidly changing, due to the…
By the Rural Routes to Climate Solutions Podcast We’ve been working on the Getting Through Drought podcast series—a series specifically for cow-calf producers in Alberta—for the better part of a year now. The series covers topics such as grazing, how to make a drought plan, water management, and feed alternatives. We are hoping with this…
Cleanfarms and the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group are hosting a series of free ag plastics recycling roundups throughout Alberta this spring. Clearwater County: Starland County: Lac La Biche County: Items accepted for collection: grain bags, twine, bale wrap, and silage plastic. All other materials (e.g. barbed wire, wood, empty chemical containers, used oil, tires, etc.)…
This is the sixth in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. Winter conditions in Canada don’t always make it easy on beef females about to calve. Not only do the cold temperatures increase the metabolic…
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The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at around $225/cwt, mostly steady with the previous week. Seasonally, yearling supplies are declining, while fed calf volumes remain light. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $377-380.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for the first half of…
By the Beef Cattle Research Council For Tyler and Nancy Haraga, March 10, 2018, will forever stand out in their minds. “It was forty below with four to five feet of snow,” recalls Tyler. It had been a brutal winter, with unrelenting cold and record snowfall that persisted into March and spring simply refused to…
Researchers at the University of Calgary are studying invasive wild pig interactions with livestock, and they’re looking for information from beef producers. If you’ve observed wild pigs interacting with your livestock, the researchers want to hear from you. Complete the survey here More information on this research can be found below:
Ranchers are receiving recognition for their role in managing Alberta’s Crown rangelands with the creation of a new grazing framework. The Rangeland Grazing Framework, announced Wednesday, outlines the standards for sustainable use and management of Alberta’s Crown rangelands, highlighting the contributions of grazing disposition holders in the stewardship of these public lands. “The framework recognizes…
This is the fifth in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. With no vaccine or treatment available, preventing and controlling Johne’s disease in livestock comes down to biosecurity measures and testing. However, testing for Johne’s…