Live: ---
Rail: 390.00 del
AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 390.00 del
Rail: 390.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 184.00-186.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 293.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 293.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 184.00-186.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 293.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 293.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$74.16
0.34
0.34
November 15, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP Magazine – Volume 1 Issue 3
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. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay (Westren) Roberts Co-EditorLaura Laing CreativeTracy IrvingTy VansonZoe McMullen WritingBrenda Lee SchoeppBrian PerillatDianne FinstadLaura…
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November 9, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Be prepared for on-farm emergencies
Emergencies that involve livestock are complex and can progress quickly, putting people and animals at risk. Natural disasters, such as fires and floods, can pose a severe threat to a farm. Farmers are familiar with what natural hazards exist in their area and should adjust their emergency plans accordingly. For example, a farm located in…
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November 4, 2021
Trailblazers
Protecting, preserving and proactive planning key to drought resilience and recovery
For generations, cattle producers have proudly advocated as stewards of the land – protecting native grasslands, watersheds and landscapes in which they reside. In fact, it is quite common for ranchers to profess that our cattle merely play a role in the true focus of our business of growing grass and turning it into a…
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November 2, 2021
Business Tools
Rein’vigor’ate your herd
Is the vigor of your cattle herd waning? The genetic vigor, that is. It might be time to dig deeper than hide color to discover the actual genetic makeup, and then to refresh, the heterosis of your herd. The what? ‘Heterosis’ is the science term for the Hybrid Vigor factor, and while its known benefits…
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November 1, 2021
Trailblazers
Alberta youth speak up for agriculture
The winners of this year’s virtual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture (AYSA) event have roots that run deep in agriculture. Alyson Katerenchuk and Christopher Mills took home top honours in the Senior and Junior divisions, respectively. Their wins come in a year where the event saw more participants than ever before. This was the sixth…
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October 29, 2021
Business Tools
Marketing with a focus on health and welfare
As the days of summer fade away and we face the briskness of fall it is time to carefully consider livestock marketing plans for the farm and ranch. Traditionally, this time of year is referred to as ‘the fall run’ as most of the calves, yearlings and cull cows are offered for sale and the…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 21/09/2023
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 390.00 del
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 390.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 184.00-186.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 293.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 184.00-186.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 293.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US $214.16
Canadian Dollar
$74.16 0.34
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-Dec-23 | 232 | 322 | - |
| 15-Jan-24 | 236 | 322 | - |
| 12-Feb-24 | 238 | 332 | - |
| 11-Mar-24 | 238 | 332 | - |
| 8-Apr-24 | 244 | 338 | - |
| 6-May-24 | 248 | 340 | - |
| 3-Jun-24 | 252 | 348 | - |
Last Updated on September 21, 2023
