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February 18, 2023
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The Bovine: Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, we dive into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion file for the Canadian Beef Advisors and how it relates to the National Beef Strategy 2030 goal around people, health, and safety. Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax, joined us at the 2022 Canadian Beef Industry Conference…
February 17, 2023
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Watch: ABP, CCA reach tentative checkoff agreement
ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk recently appeared on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the checkoff system and ABP’s tentative checkoff agreement with the Canadian Cattle Association. To watch the original video, head to BNN Bloomberg’s website.
February 17, 2023
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Producer feedback wanted on Sustainable Agriculture Strategy
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking for producer input on the new Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. This strategy will be a long-term plan “to further advance the sustainability, competitiveness, and vitality of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector,” according to AAFC. There are two ways you can share your thoughts on the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy: 1. Attend…
February 17, 2023
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FireSmart Alberta grassland communities survey closes Feb. 21
The Community Wildfire Resilience Association of Alberta (FireSmart Alberta) is seeking input on their educational materials for farm, acreage, and grassland communities. FireSmart will use this survey to better understand current gaps in its materials geared towards farms, acreages, and grasslands in Alberta. The survey also asks for feedback on how to better use the…
February 16, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
CME drives fed prices higher, carcass quality higher
The CME live cattle futures market climbed steadily in the last half of 2022. Combined with theweakening Canadian dollar, Alberta fed cattle prices re-visited late 2014 levels, right before the 2015price surge. Alberta fed steers averaged $184/cwt live in December, 15 per cent higher than January. On average, fed steer prices rose 1.3 per cent…
February 15, 2023
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Landowners wanted for grassland conservation and carbon opportunities survey
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is seeking ranchers to share their thoughts on grassland conservation initiatives and carbon markets. If you own 500 acres or more of grazing land in the Canadian Prairies, you’re eligible to complete this survey on your perceptions of and interest in carbon opportunities and ecological goods and services, as well…
February 15, 2023
Issues & Insights
More beef industry insights from the 2023 Nourish Trend Report
This is the second article in a two-part series. The first part is available here. <*link to first article once published> Sustainability and affordability aren’t the only consumer demands that Canada’s food system stakeholders need to be mindful of. According to Nourish Food Marketing’s 2023 Trend Report, customers are looking for individualized wellness options, shared…
February 14, 2023
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New credit available for CRSB-certified producers
A new financial incentive for beef producers certified through the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is up for grabs. CRSB and Cargill have teamed up to provide the CRSB Certification Recognition Credit to producers who have invested in the certification program but haven’t received a financial return on qualifying cattle. “With this funding, we…
February 14, 2023
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Plan for growing season with new Pasture 101 program
Alberta Beef Producers and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) are pleased to announce the launch of Pasture 101, a project initiated by the Alberta Beef, Forage and Grazing Centre (ABFGC). Forage/beef innovation for the next generation The Alberta Beef, Forage and Grazing Centre was a five-year agreement (2015-2020) between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Alberta…
February 13, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 13, 2023
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at around $193.50/cwt, $2.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices have strengthened for nine straight weeks, gaining $12/cwt. Fed prices are within $9/cwt of their all-time highs set back in May 2015. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $323.50-325.50/cwt FOB the lot….
February 10, 2023
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Cowboys and conservation: The battle for the Eastern Slopes
By Brittany Ekelund, Alberta Farmer Express Nearly three years after the province tried, and failed, to open the Eastern Slopes to coal mining, this iconic piece of Alberta is still under threat, say those who live and work there. “We have to make sure that this land is going to continue for generations,” said Laura Laing,…
February 9, 2023
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Beef industry takeaways from the 2023 Nourish Trend Report
This is the first article in a two-part series. The second part will be posted on ABP Daily mid-February. There’s plenty of consumer trends for the beef industry to keep an eye on, according to Nourish Food Marketing’s latest trend report. This year’s trends were presented by Nourish President Jo-Ann McArthur in a webinar hosted…
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Updated: November 5, 2025
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Jan-26 | 290 | 444 | -- |
| 23-Feb-26 | 288 | 436 | -- |
| 23-Mar-26 | 288 | 434 | -- |
| 20-April-26 | 292 | 432 | -- |
| 18-May-26 | 300 | 434 | -- |
| 15-June-26 | 302 | 430 | -- |
| 13-July-26 | 290 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 30, 2025