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August 21, 2022
Inspiration
Fresh Take: Summer skirt steak tacos
The Breakdown – with Corey Meyer Skirt steaks are almost a forgotten cut. They are the diaphragm muscle of the beef and have a very obvious and prominent grain which makes them easy to slice. They are a very similar cut to the Flank steak but rather than being oval in shape, they are long…
August 17, 2022
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Keeping animals safe from blue-green algae
Let’s do what we can to keep our animals safe from blue-green algae By Roy Lewis, for Alberta Farmer Express Over the years with increased phosphorus and nitrogen getting into bodies of water, there have been more blue green algae blooms and that means more contact with cattle, as well as dogs, birds, wildlife and,…
August 16, 2022
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CYL Semi-finalists named with strong representation from Alberta
Earlier this Spring, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program announced its 24 semi-finalists for the upcoming 2022-2023 program year. Included in this year’s 24 semi-finalists are 11 impressive young leaders from Alberta. The CYL program is designed for young people aged 18-35 across Canada involved in various areas of the…
August 15, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 15, 2022
Establishing new annual highs, the Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $176.75/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $294.50-296.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for early September delivery. Competition on the cash market was decent with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle. Premiums were…
August 12, 2022
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Check-off at Work | Five strategies to stop sickness before it starts this fall
By Beef Cattle Research Council Biosecurity hazards on beef operations are sometimes overlooked, however the risk of introducing disease onto your farm is real and relatively common. It can be especially prevalent in the fall when cattle return from various community pastures, grazing leases or even pastures that border neighbouring livestock. Other common fall practices…
August 11, 2022
Inspiration
What We’re Reading | More than 100 farms preparing for kickoff of Alberta Open Farm Days
By Ciara Yaschuk, Global News Alberta Open Farm Days takes place this weekend, Aug. 13-14, and more than 100 farms across Alberta are participating. Chatsworth Farm, located east of Edmonton near Vermilion, is one the properties opening its doors to visitors. Started in 1994, the farm is run by seven family members who are dedicated to making…
August 10, 2022
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The Young Guns Contest is back
Are you between the ages of eight and 21, and involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows or beef production? This is your opportunity to win one of three prizes in the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Guns Contest. We want to know, “How do you burger?” Our summer marketing campaign is asking beef lovers…
August 10, 2022
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Not goodbye, just see you later
Alberta Beef Producers is bidding farewell to our longest running employee. After 20 years of service, Laura Procunier, ABP Controller, is taking her much earned retirement. Laura joined ABP in 2002 during the height of BSE and quickly proved she was up for a challenge, becoming an integral part of the organization. In her words,…
August 9, 2022
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The Bovine: Living Labs, a DIY plastic compactor, and positivity in market trends
We’re back for the August episode of our podcast, The Bovine. On this episode, you’ll hear about the recently announced expansion of the Living Laboratories Initiative, the skills needed to DIY a plastics compactor, our #howdoyouburger summer contest, and why one analyst says there are positive movements coming for beef markets. Living Laboratories Initiative Karin Schmid of Alberta Beef Producers and Sheri…
August 8, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 8, 2022
Competition on the Western Canadian cash market was decent, and a stronger price tone was noted as the week progressed. Weekly dressed sales were reported from $295-297/cwt delivered. Delivery dates seem to be tightening up a little bit, cattle that traded were being scheduled for late August/early September delivery. Alberta fed prices traded at an…
August 5, 2022
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July Auction Market Update
Rain was the major spring cattle market influencer in Alberta. Lack of it meant early selling by some, while a few drops and the hope of more brought others in to buy. It became a fine line between gambling on the weather and prudent planning for a scarce resource. “We’ve had more of a selloff…
August 2, 2022
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Optimism has returned with the rains for the cattle sector
Producers still dealing with drought fallout, but looking ahead to better days By Alexis Kienlen, Alberta Farmer Express Cattle producers are feeling cautiously hopeful, thanks to June and July rains. “It’s a sigh of huge relief, as least what I experienced in this area — it’s just a burden of worry lifted,” said Fred Lozeman,…
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Updated: November 5, 2025
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 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