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October 15, 2022
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ABP Magazine – Volume 2 Issue 4
In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine, ABP Magazine Covers, ABP Volume 2 Issue 4 Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy IrvingZoe…
October 14, 2022
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Congratulations to ABP’s 2022 Young Guns recipients
The 2022 Young Guns contest asked youth (ages 8-21) how they burger. Not only did the theme align with this year’s summer campaign, it gave applicants a broad topic to showcase their creativity. And showcase it they did! We received a diverse range of submissions, from short essays to recorded speeches to produced video content….
October 13, 2022
Health & Production
Fall manure spreading reminders from the NRCB
Fall is manure spreading season for many producers, including confined feeding operators, and the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) wants to remind you of a few things. Manure application Under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), you must incorporate manure or compost within 48 hours of the start of application on cultivated lands. If you…
October 11, 2022
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 10, 2022
For the beginning of October, both the cash-to-cash and cash-to-futures basis are the weakest since 2005. Weaker basis levels aside, the fed market did set a new record price high for the month of October. It is very uncommon to see annual highs in October as this has only happened three time over the past…
October 6, 2022
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Presenting Alberta Beef Producers’ 2022 Annual Report
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP’s) 2022 Annual Report is now available for download. In the report, you’ll find messages from Chair Melanie Wowk and General Manager Brad Dubeau, as well as provincial and national updates, and financials from the last fiscal year. Print copies of the 2022 Annual Report will be available at upcoming events, and by…
October 5, 2022
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Moisture Deficiency Insurance claim payments slightly delayed
Enhancements to Agriculture Financial Services’ Moisture Deficiency Insurance (MDI) have resulted in a delay for long season claim payments. Jesse Cole, manager of Insurance Products and Product Innovation, explained that producers with late season split and full season coverage typically receive their claim payments by the beginning of October. With the delay, producers should expect…
October 3, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 3, 2022
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $179.50/cwt, $1.75/cwt lower than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $298.50-303.50/cwt FOB the lot. All three western Canadian packer bought cattle last week. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for the first half of November delivery. The Alberta fed…
September 29, 2022
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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…
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…
September 28, 2022
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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…
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…
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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Cattle Report
Updated: October 10, 2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
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Rail: 358.00 (NE, IA) *few
Choice Heifers
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 304.29
Canadian Dollar
$71.66 0.17
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Jan-26 | -- | -- | -- |
| 02-Feb-26 | 310 | 496 | -- |
| 02-Mar-26 | 310 | 492 | -- |
| 30-Mar-26 | 310 | 486 | -- |
| 27-April-26 | 318 | 488 | -- |
| 25-May-26 | 326 | 490 | -- |
| 22-Jun-26 | 322 | 482 | -- |
Last Updated on October 9, 2025
