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US Trade- Steers

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Rail: 283.00-286.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

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Rail: 283.00-286.00 (NE, IA) last week

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January 25, 2023 Innovation & Technology

Taking inventory of Canada’s grasslands

Google the total amount of grasslands in Canada, and you’ll find vague, differing numbers. While agriculture and conservation groups agree on the necessity of protecting Canada’s grasslands, efforts to do so are hindered by not having a precise accounting of these lands. The creation of the National Grassland Inventory Project, led by the Canadian Forage…

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November 30, 2022 Business Tools

CFGA launching Rotational Grazing On-Farm Implementation project

On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Funding is available for producers in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec to help them plan and implement rotational grazing BMPs. The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) and Alberta partner ARECA (Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta) are inviting applications from farmers and ranchers who are interested in planning…

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November 2, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | Bale grazing and pasture rejuvenation

By Duane McCartney, for Canadian Cattlemen Magazine Forage extension veteran Grant Lastiwka shares his winter-feeding strategy and explains how it fits into his year-round grazing system Grant Lastiwka eats, sleeps and dreams forages. As one of Canada’s most enthusiastic forage extension specialists, Lastiwka is the go-to man for information on year-round grazing management. Past winner…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 29/05/2023

Steers

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Rail: 395.50-398.50 FOB lot (last week)

Heifers

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Choice Steers

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Rail: 283.00-286.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 170.00-171.00 (TX, KN) 180.00-182.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 283.00-286.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: US$ 202.05

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
21-Aug-23 216 300 -
18-Sep-23 216 306 332
16-Oct-23 218 310 334
13-Nov-23 216 308 330
11-Dec-23 214 298 324
8-Jan-24 - - -
5-Feb-24 222 304 336
Last Updated on May 25, 2023