AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 353.00-355.00 Del

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 357.00 Del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 163.00-166.00
Rail: 264.00-266.00 Del

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 163.00-166.00
Rail: 264.00-266.00 Del

Canadian Dollar

$72.54
0.38
July 4, 2022 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Rocky View Schools’ on-farm learning initiative

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead, ABP,  takeover the host seat as she tours The Farm – Rocky View Schools’ new on-farm learning initiative. Karin speaks with teacher Matt Chomistek and grade 10 students enrolled in the program. More information is available…

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February 17, 2021 Innovation & Technology

What We’re Reading | Soil Health Sabermetrics

Successful Farming by Bill Spiegel Billy Beane upended professional baseball in the early 1990s when he added unprecedented levels of data analysis to traditional player scouting metrics of running, fielding, throwing, hitting, and hitting for power.   The general manager of the Oakland Athletics baseball team’s use of data – called sabermetrics in baseball jargon…

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February 13, 2021 Innovation & Technology

What We’re Reading | Digital technology coming to Canadian agriculture in waves

Moose Jaw Today by Ron Walter New technology changed agriculture when global positioning service (GPS) first became available about 20 years ago. GPS allows farmers to map fields for fertilizer and chemical needs and reduce or increase these inputs as necessary. The year 2021 may become known as the year agriculture once again adopted new…

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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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January 30, 2021 Innovation & Technology

TELUS division connects the agriculture industry

Digitization of information and data management — that will be the focus of the Vancouver-based company best known nationally as a cellphone, TV and Internet provider. As its new agriculture division acquires and partners with nine companies (so far) TELUS Agriculture takes on a global reach. TELUS Agriculture doesn’t plan to be part of the…

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January 28, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | The Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Canadian Agriculture

Farmwork to Feed Canada by Brigid Savage For the women we spoke with, the main challenges experienced by women in agriculture include lack of representation, the gender wage gap, and gender discrimination. Joan Craig is a beef producer who lives in Arthur, Ontario. She owns and operates her farm with her husband. Craig grew up on…

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Top Stories

March 24, 2023 Trailblazers

Mike Alexander honoured by Society for Range Management with Outstanding Achievement award

March 23, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Celebrating 25 Years | Canada's traceability pioneers

March 22, 2023 Checking in with ABP

ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Connecting feed efficiency to weather resilience

Cattle Report

Updated: 24/03/2023

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 353.00-355.00 Del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 357.00 Del

Choice Steers

Live: 163.00-166.00
Rail: 264.00-266.00 Del

Choice Heifers

Live: 163.00-166.00
Rail: 264.00-266.00 Del

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: US$ 189.20

Canadian Dollar

$72.54   0.38

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
19-Jun-23 212 278 -
17-Jul-23 206 - -
14-Aug-23 204 274 -
11-Sep-23 202 280 -
9-Oct-23 204 286 310
6-Nov-23 204 286 308
4-Dec-23 202 276 302
Last Updated on March 23, 2023