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Rail: 264.00-265.00 del
AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 264.00-265.00 del
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 124.00
Rail: 193.00-198.00
Rail: 193.00-198.00
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 124.00
Rail: 193.00-198.00
Rail: 193.00-198.00
Canadian Dollar
$78.79
0.25
0.25
September 14, 2021
Business Tools
Applications being accepted for Hay West 2021
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is launching a relief program to work with farmers across the country to move hay to drought-stricken livestock producers in the west. The initiative, called Hay West 2021, is operating on a break-even basis. Hay supplied through the program will be sold to selected applicants at $0.10 per pound….
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September 10, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Tips for starting lightweight calves on feed
By Beef Cattle Research Council Many cow-calf producers from B.C. through Ontario are planning to wean and sell their calves earlier this year. Others are reluctant to sell lightweight calves into a flooded market so are thinking about retaining ownership, putting extra pounds onto lightweight calves, and selling into a more promising feeder market in early 2022. Many factors need to be considered when preparing to feed lightweight calves Calves face…
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September 7, 2021
Business Tools
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…
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September 7, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Hay rustlers reveal depth of drought desperation
Hay illegally baled from an Alberta park and seized by RCMP and then stolen reflects desperation of livestock producers as historic drought threatens the Prairies. By: Doug Ferguson, Western Producer Theft of about $10,000 in hay bales gathered without a permit from a provincial park in Alberta, and then stolen before they could be donated to…
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September 2, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Relief money is coming soon, but the pain will be long lasting
By Alexis Kienlen, Alberta Farmer Express The first drought relief payment of $94 per head should be in the hands of cattle producers soon. Alberta Beef Producers has been working with the provincial crop insurer to get the drought relief money out as quickly as possible, said general manager Brad Dubeau. “We’re continuing to work with Agriculture Financial Services…
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August 27, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Drought relief coming to Alberta livestock producers
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working closely with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), and the Governments of Alberta and Canada, as they develop a process for drought relief funding, as part of the AgriRecovery response for the province. We expect to see applications open in September, and will share the details as soon as we…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 23/09/2021
Steers
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Rail: 264.00-265.00 del
Heifers
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Rail: 264.00-265.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 124.00
Rail: 193.00-198.00
Choice Heifers
Live: 124.00
Rail: 193.00-198.00
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US$ 135.36
Canadian Dollar
$78.79 0.25
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Dec | 152 | 190 | - |
| 17-Jan | 158 | 188 | - |
| 14-Feb | 160 | 192 | - |
| 14-Mar | 158 | 190 | - |
| 11-Apr | 164 | 190 | - |
| 9-May | 168 | 196 | - |
| 6-Jun | 170 | 202 | - |
Last Updated on September 23, 2021
