AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 395.50-398.50 FOB lot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 395.00-398.50 FOB lot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 170.00-171.00 (TX, KN) 180.00-182.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 283.00-286.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 170.00-171.00 (TX, KN) 180.00-182.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 283.00-286.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.58
0.11
March 9, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP Magazine – Volume 1 Issue 1

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLaura Laing Creative DirectorRic Fedyna Art DirectorBrianna Schretlen CreativeTracy IrvingTy VansonZoe McMullen WritingBrenda Lee SchoeppBrian PerillatDianne FinstadLaura…

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February 14, 2021 Issues & Insights

CCA: Leading the conversation

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is helping to lead the conversation and improve consumer confidence in the cattle industry. Burger King™ Back on Track In July 2020, Burger King™ launched a campaign announcing an open-source solution to methane emissions from cows. Unfortunately, the video focused on bovine flatulence instead of belching. CCA’s Public and Stakeholder…

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February 12, 2021 Issues & Insights

Bullseye: Targeting for beef

And today, it also lends credibility to the value of the calf for the cattle feeder and to the packer as a carcass. The end product is always beef and in the future advanced genetic improvements may also be predictable and palatable to the plate. Phenotype or the visibly physical characteristics of the bull were…

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February 11, 2021 Trailblazers

Finding opportunity in the midst of catastrophe

No question, the beef industry has been changed and challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our strategic approach has been all about responding, recovering and resetting, as the pandemic continues to disrupt business as usual, creating the next normal. Retail and food service operators are all responding by experimenting and innovating, recognizing that there are opportunities…

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February 9, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Top 5 things to watch in agriculture

Shaun Haney from Real Agriculture recently spoke at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers national virtual event. He reports on the latest industry news and speaks with farmers and ag specialists about all facets of agriculture. Here’s a recap of the top trends he sees in agriculture. 1. Rural vs Urban The divide between rural and urban…

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February 8, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Fab Tech Find: Don’t fence me in

Finally! Ag-tech advancements capitalizing on GPS technology will soon appear in a pasture near you. After watching crop production technology advance for years, the livestock sector is about to see some fresh high-tech products that make herd management easier through location tracking, virtual fencing, and data collection. The potential possibilities are exciting. From pasture rotation…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 29/05/2023

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 395.50-398.50 FOB lot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 395.00-398.50 FOB lot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 170.00-171.00 (TX, KN) 180.00-182.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 283.00-286.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 170.00-171.00 (TX, KN) 180.00-182.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 283.00-286.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: US$ 202.05

Canadian Dollar

$73.58   0.11

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
21-Aug-23 216 300 -
18-Sep-23 216 306 332
16-Oct-23 218 310 334
13-Nov-23 216 308 330
11-Dec-23 214 298 324
8-Jan-24 - - -
5-Feb-24 222 304 336
Last Updated on May 25, 2023