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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 17, 2024 Checking in with ABP

New program launches to boost agricultural sustainability

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 On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) merges the former Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, with new opportunities base don industry feedback collected in the fall of 2023. The approach aims to…

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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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October 10, 2024 Checking in with ABP

A thank you for supporting Alberta’s 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. Thank you to all cattle buyers and sellers who pay check-off remittances on private treaty sales. Check-off dollars are investments into the future of cattle production in Alberta. This year, they’re supporting advocacy…

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October 9, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Highlights from the Chair with Brodie Haugan

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 we move into fall, it’s a good time to reflect on some summer highlights for our organization. I would have to say the third edition of the Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit…

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Featured

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    Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2025 Producer Meetings.

    Register Today
  • 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: 27/01/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 444.00-448.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 444.00-448.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 201.00-202.00 (KN, TX), 210.00-212.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 328.00-330.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 201.00-202.00 (KN, TX), 210.00-212.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 328.00-330.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 247.66

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
14-Apr-25 262 366 --
12-May-25 26 364 --
9-Jun-25 272 364 --
7-Jul-25 264 -- --
4-Aug-25 258 -- --
1-Sep-25 254 370 --
29-Sep-25 250 368 --
Last Updated on January 17, 2025

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