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US Trade- Steers
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Rail: 286.00-288.00 (IA, NE) *last week
Rail: 286.00-288.00 (IA, NE) *last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 180.00-181.00 (TX, KN) 181.00 (NE, IA) *last week
Rail: 286.00-288.00 (IA, NE) *last week
Rail: 286.00-288.00 (IA, NE) *last week
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Alberta Beef Producers (ABP)
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Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce the Taylor family as the recipients of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award.
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March 25, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Field Crop Development Centre set to relaunch as Western Crop Innovations on April 1
Alberta is a global leader in agriculture research, which results in tangible benefits for farmers, like higher profits and a more abundant food supply at an affordable cost for consumers. To help further the development and continued innovation of agriculture research, the Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) has been relaunched as Western Crops Innovations (WCI),…
June 13, 2022
Press Releases
Alberta’s beef industry calls for labelling exemption on ground beef
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Associations (ACFA) are urgently requesting that Health Canada exempt ground beef from the proposed front-of-package (FOP) regulations. With record high food inflation, now is not the time to vilify a readily available and affordable, nutrient-dense source of protein. Health Canada’s proposed FOP regulations would require ground…
March 11, 2022
Innovation & Technology
An update on beef transport research findings
Ensuring cattle health and safety during transport is important. As the two-year phase-in period for Canada’s new cattle transport regulations comes to an end this February, new research findings are being released that offer helpful direction for industry and producers. “As an industry, we expect that our policies, regulations and management practices are informed by…
February 3, 2022
Press Releases
ABP, ACFA, CCA Statement on Canada-U.S. Border Disruption
Calgary, AB – With the prolonged disruptions at the Canada-U.S. border crossing, Canada’s beef industry has serious concerns with supply chain challenges, including the lack of access to feed coming from the U.S. and impacts on cross border movement of cattle and meat products. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA), and the…
February 2, 2022
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The Bovine: Calfsitting, bullfighting and precision ranching
The Bovine is a podcast that shares the latest industry news to the comfort of your chore tractor, on your walks through the heifer pens, or to your favourite arm chair. The Bovine After seeing overwhelming support for our January launch of The Bovine, we have now published our second episode of the season! Watch…
January 31, 2022
Issues & Insights
Over 150 loads of beef stalled at Canada-U.S. border
According to the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), there are currently over 150 loads of Canadian beef unable to pass the Coutts/Sweetgrass border crossing. “The longer this takes, it will cause more supply chain issues and this will affect everyone from producer to consumer,” said a CMC statement on Monday. “The beef industry is aware of…
December 31, 2021
Checking in with ABP
How ABP helped inform the news in 2021
Throughout 2021, we’ve been actively engaged in communications efforts, even outside of our own platforms. This year, we were invited to discussions with mainstream media, as well as agricultural media outlets, on a number of issues. Our Platforms: ABP App | ABP Daily | ABP Magazine | All for the Beef | Alberta Beef Producers…
December 21, 2021
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AHEM releases updated emergency preparedness handbooks
Are you prepared for a livestock-related emergency? How would you respond? The Animal Health Emergency Management Project (AHEM) is equipping the Canadian livestock industry with awareness, understanding, and resilience in emergency preparedness. One of the ways it’s doing that is by providing producer handbooks that outline important considerations and actions for emergency situations. In December…
October 6, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Watch the ABP Semi-Annual Meeting and Town Hall online
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) held two virtual meetings on Thursday, September 30, 2021. The ABP Semi-Annual Meeting gathered delegates for program and financial updates, and to provide input on strategic direction for the organization. The delegate body reviewed and passed the 2021-22 ABP Strategic Plan. A Town Hall followed the Semi-AGM with an update from…
September 14, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Producers invited to attend ABP’s virtual meetings
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is inviting producers to attend our virtual semi-annual general meeting and producer town hall, on Thursday, September 30, 2021. At the afternoon’s town hall, interested producers will have the opportunity to ask questions, have zone-specific discussions, and submit resolutions for consideration. Semi-Annual General Meeting Agenda Thursday, September 30, 2021 1:00 p.m….
September 13, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP 2021 Annual Report available now
The ABP 2021 Annual Report is now available for download. In the report, you’ll find a recap of check-off programs from the last fiscal year, and provincial and national financial reports. This year, we’ve included links to video updates from the ABP Chair, Finance Chair, and General Manager, as a complement to the written reports and…
April 1, 2021
Issues & Insights
Consider registering as an Open Farm Days host
Alberta Open Farms Days is scheduled to take place August 14-15, 2021, and organizers are looking for farms and ranches interested in hosting visitors. Open Farm Days is a province-wide open house that showcases Alberta agriculture by welcoming neighbours of all ages to participate in engaging and meaningful weekend events. Host registration is open if…
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You could be approved for up to $2,500 or $5,000 on eligible expenses and equipment costs through the new Alberta VBP+ Incentive program! Check it out and start your application today!
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Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce the Taylor family as the recipients of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award.
Meet the Taylors
Cattle Report
Updated: 09/09/2024
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 180.00-181.00 (TX, KN) 181.00 (NE, IA) * last week
Rail: 286.00-288.00 (IA, NE) *last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 180.00-181.00 (TX, KN) 181.00 (NE, IA) *last week
Rail: 286.00-288.00 (IA, NE) *last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 267.03
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Dec-24 | 220 | 304 | -- |
| 30-Dec-24 | -- | -- | -- |
| 27-Jan-25 | 222 | 302 | -- |
| 24-Feb-25 | 218 | 302 | -- |
| 24-Mar-25 | 220 | 300 | -- |
| 21-Apr-25 | 226 | 306 | -- |
| 19-May-25 | 230 | 308 | -- |
Last Updated on September 6, 2024
