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February 9, 2022
Issues & Insights
Rethinking the packing sector
Wow, have you looked at the price of a steak lately? Canadian retail beef prices are at the highest level in history, inflating over 20% a year. A good steak or roast can cost $25-50 in the store; can you believe it? That is for an unbranded commodity product sold from a largely undifferentiated commodity…
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January 20, 2022
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New trucker vaccine mandates in effect
A vaccine mandate, announced in November, came into effect for cross-border truckers this week. Canadian truckers who are not fully vaccinated will now need proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival at the border, and will be required to quarantine after arrival. Unvaccinated American drivers will be denied entry. The…
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December 28, 2021
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Taking the extra step to protect employees against COVID-19
It all started with a COVID-19 outbreak in March on VRP Farms in Picture Butte, Alberta. “It was an extremely trying time,” says Jolayne Farn, HR Manager of VRP. “Having 11 confirmed cases and 42 staff off work and quarantined showed us we never wanted to have to operate like that again. Even though we…
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October 26, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Farmfair offers exhibitors rapid COVID test, refund guarantee
By Jeff Melchior, Alberta Farmer Express In response to recent provincial restrictions, all Farmfair attendees will have to show proof of full vaccination before entering the event. It’s either that or offer proof of a medical exemption or a privately acquired COVID test. The move by event organizer Explore Edmonton is in response to provincial restrictions…
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October 26, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Consumer trends through the pandemic
Toilet paper panic, endless zoom calls and the renaissance of homemade sourdough bread. Those are just a few of the images likely to be long associated with the pandemic of ’20-’21. As producers, you know about the challenges the shutdown posed in your world, but what about at the other end of the food spectrum?…
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October 14, 2021
Trailblazers
Bringing community and connection through COVID
Community service is at the core of every 4-H club, but for many, COVID-19 restrictions made coming together for community service difficult. The Millarville Stockland 4-H Club decided to take the initiative to do what they could to bring community and connection to those in their community who they felt needed it most. The club…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 06/12/2022
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US$ 145.25
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Feb-23 | 192 | 226 | - |
| 27-Mar-23 | 196 | 228 | - |
| 24-Apr-23 | 202 | 232 | - |
| 22-May-23 | 204 | 240 | - |
| 19-Jun-23 | 208 | 250 | - |
| 17-Jul-23 | 204 | - | - |
| 14-Aug-23 | 202 | 246 | - |
Last Updated on December 1, 2022
