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AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 416.50-418.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 302.00-312.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 302.00-312.00 (IA, NE) last week

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ABP Magazine Volume 4 Issue 3

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  • Alberta Beef Industry Conference

    Imagine spending two days with passionate beef pros, from ranchers to top industry experts, all sharing the latest buzz on sustainable practices, market trends, and the future of Alberta beef. Join us at the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Conference!

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October 23, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Commission mechanics: How ABP leverages producer dollars to foster a successful Alberta beef industry

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. Farmers know that a good operator understands the mechanics of how their equipment works. That operator understands what it looks like for things to run smoothly, and if something isn’t running quite right,…

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October 23, 2024 Checking in with ABP

An update from the Government Desk

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. This summer has been a busy one! It has been jam-packed with events, announcements, and program development. July started with a bang and some good old-fashioned stampeding! This year’s Stampede Summit saw outstanding…

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October 22, 2024 Business Tools

New insights into “low-stress” weaning

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. This story was brought to you in partnership with Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. Cow-calf producers Lance and Karyn Neilson (Neilson Beef) sought advice from Dr. Désirée Gellantly, Research Scientist, Technology Access…

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October 20, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Retention matters: Using the right applicator with the right tag

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. Tag retention is important to us all. Many producers across the country have been tagging cattle for years, and as equipment and technology evolve, it is important to stay informed and up to…

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October 19, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Forward thinking

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. ABP Staff is hard at work on projects to move the needle for producers. Stay in the loop with upcoming projects and programs in our core focus areas. Government We are seeing progress…

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October 18, 2024 Checking in with ABP

CCA semi-annual update

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. As I look back over the accomplishments and how much our producers have overcome this year so far, I continue to be humbled to represent them at a national level. Fires, floods, strikes,…

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October 16, 2024 Business Tools

Storm-proofing Alberta beef: The impact of Verified Beef Production Plus

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. Alberta beef producers have the Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program to help them ‘prepare for the storms.’ Whether it’s localized ‘squalls’ like scours that can devastate an individual producers, or large ‘winter…

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October 15, 2024 Innovation & Technology

To sell or background calves

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. With the prospect of high prices in the future, it can be tempting to background. However, factors including current calf prices, cost of gain and projected feeder prices can impact profitability. Additionally, operation-specific…

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October 14, 2024 Inspiration

Repurposing food from ABP’s Kitchen Theatre event

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. At every great event, there is always a little magic behind the curtain, and ABP’s three-day kitchen theatre competition at the 2024 Calgary Stampede was no exception. In the background of the fire…

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October 13, 2024 Issues & Insights

Empowering the next generation of farmers: AFSC’s evolving Next Generation Loan

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. The Next Generation Loan program offered by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has been a crucial tool for helping young and new producers overcome the financial hurdles of entering or returning to farming….

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October 12, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Where rancher and hunter meet

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. The success of hunters in Alberta depends on wildlife availability and access, factors affected by the cattle ranchers who manage grasslands. Making prime hunting land accessible for recreational use has become more complex…

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October 11, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Stampede 2024: The place to be for ABP

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. The dust has settled on another successful Calgary Stampede. Over the course of 10 days, “The greatest outdoor show on earth” welcomed approximately 1,331,280 guests. Calgary Stampede broke attendance records on both Tim…

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Featured

  • Alberta Beef Industry Conference

    Imagine spending two days with passionate beef pros, from ranchers to top industry experts, all sharing the latest buzz on sustainable practices, market trends, and the future of Alberta beef. Join us at the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Conference!

    Learn More

Cattle Report

Updated: 23/12/2024

Steers

Live: 262.00-265.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 416.50-418.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 262.00-265.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 416.50-418.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 302.00-312.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 302.00-312.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 227.75

Canadian Dollar

$69.58   0.31

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
3-Mar-25 240 344 --
31-Mar-25 244 346 --
28-Apr-25 248 346 --
26-May-25 254 346 --
23-Jun-25 256 344 --
21-Jul-25 248 -- --
18-Aug-25 244 350 --
Last Updated on December 5, 2024

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