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Agriculture Financial Services Corp (AFSC)
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July 7, 2023
Issues & Insights
AFSC: Low yield allowance change encourages poor crops be used as feed
AFSC is adjusting the low yield allowance for 2023 to encourage farmers to put more poor-quality crops towards livestock feed. For 2023, AFSC is doubling the low yield threshold to allow for additional cereal or pulse crops to be salvaged for livestock feed. For example, the barley crop threshold will be increased from 150 to…
March 15, 2023
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Continued high crop prices major factor pushing premiums higher
More information on Alberta crop insurance premiums is available in this fact sheet. Producers can expect to see higher premiums for the 2023 crop year. The increase is mainly due to higher crop prices, more producers participating in the insurance program, and impacts from the 2021 drought. All efforts are made to ensure premiums remain…
January 25, 2023
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AFSC announces changes to 2023 insurance programs
The cancellation of AFSC’s Satellite Yield Insurance program is among the corporation’s changes to its insurance products for 2023. AFSC announced on January 18 that due to technical challenges it would no longer be offering Satellite Yield Insurance, and that producers who have used this coverage in the past would be able to move easily…
October 19, 2022
Checking in with ABP
All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s General Manager
Legendary horseman Tom Dorrance once said: “You can learn anything with these three words – observe, remember, and compare.” Beyond that, he said, learn to adjust to fit the situation. Although Tom’s wise advice was a reflection on horsemanship, I couldn’t think of any better advice for what our industry faces today. Throughout last spring…
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
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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
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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
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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…
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Cattle Report
Updated: July 8, 2026
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 337.11
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Sept-26 | 316 | 494 | -- |
| 26-Oct-26 | 308 | 488 | -- |
| 23-Nov-26 | 304 | 476 | -- |
| 21-Dec-26 | 304 | 472 | -- |
| 18-Jan-27 | 300 | 472 | -- |
| 15-Feb-27 | 300 | 462 | -- |
| 15-Mar-27 | 300 | 462 | -- |
Last Updated on July 2, 2026
