The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at around $207/cwt, $3.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed prices have traded higher for thirteen consecutive weeks, establishing new record highs. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $345.75-346.50/cwt FOB the lot. Competition on the cash market was limited, with one packer buying most…
By the WeCAHN Podcast, produced by the Western Canadian Animal Health Network Dr. Karin Orsel, a professor in epidemiology and infectious diseases from the University of Calgary, has some up close and personal experience with the impacts of bovine infectious disease outbreaks for some diseases of cattle that currently don’t exist in Canada. These foreign…
Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab is looking for producers to complete the Adoption of Beneficial Management Practices Survey. This survey will help determine the baseline rates of adoption of specific beneficial management practices (BMPs) among farmers and ranchers in Alberta that have impacts on profitability, productivity, carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions. Who should participate in…
The Alberta beef industry is keen to dive into results of a competitiveness study initiated last year. Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, and Canadian Cattle Association are collaborating to share the results of the Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study, now available. The Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study has three key components. First, it identifies barriers…
More information on Alberta crop insurance premiums is available in this fact sheet. Producers can expect to see higher premiums for the 2023 crop year. The increase is mainly due to higher crop prices, more producers participating in the insurance program, and impacts from the 2021 drought. All efforts are made to ensure premiums remain…
Origin labelling claims on meat and poultry products are once again up for discussion in the U.S. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially submitted a proposed amendment to the voluntary “Product of the USA” labelling regulations. This amendment would only allow products from livestock born, raised, harvested, and processed in the U.S….
This article was first published in Volume 3 Issue 1 of ABP Magazine (February 2023). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily.
Following a successful Annual General Meeting, Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce the 2023 Board of Directors: Back (L to R): Brad Dubeau (General Manager), Gary These, Lee Irvine, Doug Roxburgh, George L’Heureux, Kent Holowath, and Nanita Blomquist. Front (L to R): Miles Wowk, Sheila Hillmer (Vice Chair), Brodie Haugan (Chair), Fred Lozeman (Finance…
Closing at $203.90/cwt and $210.13/cwt respectively, both Western and Eastern Canadian fed steer prices set new all-time highs. In Western Canada, dressed sales were reported at $342/cwt delivered. Cattle were being scheduled for the second half of March delivery. A few Alberta fed cattle were marketed to the U.S. on a five areas formula basis….
Applications are now open for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program, an initiative to support jobs for young people in agriculture. In February, AAFC announced approximately $13 million would be invested to enhance the program, supporting around 1,200 jobs. Through this program, agriculture employers hiring young Canadians are eligible for support in…
With calving season in full swing for many beef producers, the issue of calf scours may arise. Understanding the causes of this disease can help with our preventative efforts. This fact sheet, created through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, provides valuable information on why a calf may be susceptible to scours, and the differences in major…
Advocacy efforts Our advocacy efforts have recently focused on our animal health and care priorities. New regulations came into force on January 1, 2023 designed to further improve safety and address driver fatigue. These regulations mandate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) use by federally regulated carriers. This mandate works hand in hand with Hours of Service…