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US Trade- Steers
Live: 220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
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Agriculture Financial Services Corp (AFSC)
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June 29, 2022
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AFSC: Here to help Alberta’s producers
Farming in Alberta can be unpredictable, but Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is committed to providing solutions to help Alberta’s producers do what they do best – build, grow and succeed. We offer a range of lending and risk management options. Lending AFSC offers a dependable source of financing for Alberta farmers and agribusinesses through our…
January 5, 2022
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What you need to know about AgriRecovery Phase 2
With a new year upon us, it brings new perspectives for planning on the year ahead. For producers across the province, this means looking at programs and available support to position for a strong year ahead. Jump to: AFSC’s podcast and AgriRecovery Minutes AgriRecovery On August 6, the provincial government announced a commitment to an…
November 20, 2021
Business Tools
What We’re Reading | Applications for phase two of the AgriRecovery initiative open in early January
Applications for phase two of the 2021 Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance AgriRecovery initiative are set to open the first week of January. In phase two, producers can apply for additional compensation (a secondary payment) to help cover extraordinary costs over and above the phase one initial payment. This two-phased AgriRecovery initiative, which began in September…
November 19, 2021
Checking in with ABP
We want to hear from you
As I sit down to write this column and share current highlights with you as the Chair of ABP, it has me thinking a great deal about what Alberta beef producers need to know is happening within our organization. But perhaps what I feel is just as important, is the fact that we need to…
September 13, 2021
Trailblazers
Congratulations to new board chair appointed to AFSC
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) Board of Directors would like to congratulate Past Chair Kelly Smith-Fraser on her recent appointment to Chair of Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s (AFSC) Board of Directors. Based near Pine Lake, Alberta, Smith-Fraser operates NuHaven Cattle Co. She has years of experience on boards, including her current role as Past Chair of…
September 7, 2021
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Drought relief program opens to Alberta cattle producers
Alberta’s initial AgriRecovery payment through the 2021 Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance (CALFA) initiative is now open for applications. The initiative will help cover feed and water access costs for breeding female livestock in the province. According to the Government of Alberta, those who are approved, and have signed up for direct deposit will see payments…
August 27, 2021
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Drought relief coming to Alberta livestock producers
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working closely with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), and the Governments of Alberta and Canada, as they develop a process for drought relief funding, as part of the AgriRecovery response for the province. We expect to see applications open in September, and will share the details as soon as we…
August 17, 2021
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Drought-affected producers can start preparing for CALFA applications
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is currently finalizing the details on the rollout of government support for drought-affected farms and ranches. The program is being called the 2021 Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance Initiative (CALFA). Producers can expect to apply in early September. Background On August 6, the Government of Alberta announced a commitment of $136…
August 12, 2021
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Alberta expands grazing options in face of widespread drought
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is supporting drought-afflicted producers through temporary programs that expand grazing options, streamline water provisions, and access to information on drought management. ABP welcomes government aid to combat drought Alberta government shares ‘farming in dry conditions’ resource “Farmers and ranchers are facing a prolonged dry, hot growing season, which has impacted…
August 3, 2021
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Alberta government shares ‘farming in dry conditions’ resource
The Government of Alberta is dedicating a webpage to up-to-date information on the dry conditions in the province. Farming in dry conditions offers the latest precipitation maps, situation updates, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) crop insurance activity, and quick access to resources for farmers and ranchers managing through the drought. It is also providing information…
July 21, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP’s ‘Dealing with Drought’ town hall available online
Tuesday evening, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a town hall on the drought, with updates and discussion around ABP’s current work, as well as considerations for production, and insurance. In the following video, you’ll hear presentations from: Melanie Wowk, veterinarian, cattle producer, and ABP Chair, Karin Schmid, ABP Production and Extension Lead, and Stacey Domolewski, Research…
July 15, 2021
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Ottawa ready to receive formal submissions for AgriRecovery
The federal government is ready to receive formal submissions for AgriRecovery, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau tweeted, following a Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture meeting, Thursday. Minister Bibeau shared that the federal government is ready to help, asked provinces to invoke the late participation provision of AgriStability, and urged the prairies to…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 09/05/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 280.11
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Jul-25 | 274 | -- | -- |
| 25-Aug-25 | 268 | 390 | -- |
| 22-Sep-25 | 264 | 392 | 450 |
| 20-Oct-25 | 258 | 386 | 452 |
| 17-Nov-25 | 252 | 380 | 446 |
| 15-Dec-25 | 254 | 370 | 442 |
Last Updated on May 1, 2025
