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May 20, 2022 Innovation & Technology

What We’re Reading | How to transform livestock waste into products of economic and ecological value

From Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada As ecological approaches to reduce the impact of human activities on the environment multiply, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Research and Development Centre in Sherbrooke, Quebec, continues to innovate in this area. Scientists are expanding the vast experience of the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre in the valorization of manure…

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May 5, 2022 Checking in with ABP

What We’re Reading | A leg up for young cattle producers

CCA’s new president discusses his priorities, including investing in the beef industry’s next generation, improving market access and risk management, plus protecting Canada’s herd from foot-and-mouth disease By Piper Whelan, Canadian Cattlemen Reg Schellenberg knows what it’s like to be a young rancher, just starting out with the odds stacked against his family. In the early…

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April 25, 2022 Checking in with ABP

AAFC announces up to $3.6M to support Canada Beef export efforts

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, today announced funding of up to $3.6 million in the Canadian beef industry. The funding will be used to support Canada Beef in its efforts to boost exports of beef and veal products, remain competitive, and continue to be a driver of economic growth. According to the Government…

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January 19, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

South Korea lifts temporary suspension of Canadian beef imports

South Korea has lifted its temporary suspension of Canadian beef imports. The suspension was imposed in December, after an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was identified in Alberta. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau calls it “great news for our cattle sector, who provide the world with safe, high-quality beef.” The regulations…

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January 4, 2022 Issues & Insights

Looking to a post-drought spring

As you walk across a drought-stricken perennial forage stand, you’ll hear the crunch of dry grass, and   see the cracking of soils, eager for more rain. There may be enough grass to inspire hope, to catch snow, and to offer a quick start to next year’s grazing season. Or, there may not. Perhaps this…

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December 9, 2021 Issues & Insights

Government of Canada launches AgriCommunication Initiative

On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, launched the AgriCommunication Initiative with up to $8 million over three years “to support projects that promote consumer awareness of the strengths of the agriculture sector.” “Consumers have a growing interest in learning more about where homegrown agricultural products come from and how they’re made,” said…

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November 12, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Living Labs application needs producer input

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working closely with Alberta Barley, Alberta Wheat Commission, and several other industry organizations to identify and test innovative management practices or technologies on-farm. We have identified significant opportunities for the beef, forage and cropping sectors to work together to improve management practices and take advantage of new technologies that are…

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October 18, 2021 Business Tools

Genomics-enhanced genetic management trial looking for participants

Managing herd genetics is difficult without the right tools, and even harder when you produce crossbred cattle. Optimizing herd genetics The first part to optimizing herd genetics is selecting sires/dams with the best genes. This can be achieved by purchasing breeding stock that have the best estimated progeny differences (EPDs). However, EPDs can have low…

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August 15, 2021 Press Releases

CCA thanks Government of Canada for up to $500 million AgriRecovery funding increase to support farmers and ranchers facing extreme weather

“Alberta Beef Producers would like to recognize the commitment to AgriRecovery announced by Minister Bibeau. As the high temperatures and lack of moisture continue to devastate pastures, feed sources, and water across a large portion of the province, we are hopeful that this federal funding will aid producers to cope with the difficult decisions ahead….

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August 12, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Alberta’s beef industry seeks response to provincial AgriRecovery submission

Alberta’s beef industry is calling on the Government of Canada to respond to the AgriRecovery request submitted by the Government of Alberta. “We are anxiously awaiting a decision from the federal government on Alberta’s request for support through AgriRecovery. Every day producers are left facing uncertainty is another day closer to decisions that could have significant…

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August 6, 2021 Issues & Insights

Government of Canada commits $100 million to AgriRecovery

In response to the extraordinary costs faced by producers through drought and wildfires, the Government of Canada is making available $100 million through the AgriRecovery Framework. “There are a lot of farm families across the West and in parts of Ontario who are making tough decisions in a difficult situation,” said Minister of Agriculture and…

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July 22, 2021 Issues & Insights

Federal government announces early designation of Livestock Tax Deferral provision

On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the early designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for prescribed drought regions, as well as federal support to Prairie provinces for immediate bilateral adjustments to AgriInsurance program to make drought-damaged crops available for feed. “Our Government is working closely with our provincial partners…

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Cattle Report

Updated: October 16, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 500.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 500.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 220.00 (IA)*few
Rail: 345.00-355.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 220.00 (IA)*few
Rail: 345.00-355.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 258.94

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
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08-Mar-27 290 454 --
05-Apr-27 294 452 --
03-May-27 300 450 --
31-May-27 306 456 --
28-Jun-27 302 456 --
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