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Rail: 345.75-346.50 FOB lot (last week)
Rail: 345.75-346.50 FOB lot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 164.00 TX, KN (last week)
Rail: 263.00-264.00 (IA, NE) (last week)
Rail: 263.00-264.00 (IA, NE) (last week)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 164.00 TX, KN (last week)
Rail: 263.00-264.00 (IA, NE) (last week)
Rail: 263.00-264.00 (IA, NE) (last week)
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November 8, 2022
Issues & Insights
ABP aids in front-of-package labelling exemption win
In June, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) aligned with cattle producers and organizations across the country calling on Health Canada to exempt ground beef from the proposed front-of-package (FOP) regulations. As part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, proposed labelling regulations included a requirement for ground beef sold at retail to carry a “high…
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October 19, 2022
Checking in with ABP
All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s General Manager
Legendary horseman Tom Dorrance once said: “You can learn anything with these three words – observe, remember, and compare.” Beyond that, he said, learn to adjust to fit the situation. Although Tom’s wise advice was a reflection on horsemanship, I couldn’t think of any better advice for what our industry faces today. Throughout last spring…
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June 30, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Let’s celebrate! Ground beef exempt from FOP labelling
Health Canada has announced the finalized Front-of-Package (FOP) regulations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, with an exemption for ground beef. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) would like to acknowledge those who spoke up in support of our industry, to bring attention to the lack of consistency in the initial proposed regulations….
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June 27, 2022
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Meat warning label proposal slammed by Alberta beef producers
Ground meat is a nutritious food and saying it is high in saturated fat is misleading and harmful, groups say By James Snell Alberta cattle producers say they are feeling betrayed by the federal government after Health Canada recently announced a plan to add saturated fat warning labels to ground meat. “Labelling ground beef — an affordable, nutritious…
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June 17, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Warning: Ground beef is delicious and nutritious
Including ground beef as a product subject to Health Canada’s front-of-package (FOP) labelling proposal goes against the spirit of the regulation, says Karine Rekunyk. Rekunyk is a Registered Dietician who works as the Health and Nutrition Director at Canada Beef. Here’s what’s up with ground beef labelling in Canada “About half of our calories are…
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June 16, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Canadian politicians weigh in on #dontlabelmybeef
Support for ground beef to be exempt from Health Canada’s front-of-package labelling proposal is growing, with political parties of all kinds stepping up to the podium. On June 13, Jason Copping, Alberta Minister of Health; and Nate Horner, Alberta Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Economic Development joined industry leaders from Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta…
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Updated: 20/03/2023
Steers
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Heifers
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Rail: 345.75-346.50 FOB lot (last week)
Choice Steers
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Rail: 263.00-264.00 (IA, NE) (last week)
Choice Heifers
Live: 164.00 TX, KN (last week)
Rail: 263.00-264.00 (IA, NE) (last week)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US$ 181.45
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Jun-23 | 212 | 272 | - |
| 10-Jul-23 | 208 | - | - |
| 7-Aug-23 | 206 | 274 | - |
| 4-Sep-23 | 204 | 278 | - |
| 2-Oct-23 | 206 | 286 | 306 |
| 30-Oct-23 | 206 | 286 | 306 |
| 27-Nov-23 | 202 | 280 | 304 |
Last Updated on March 16, 2023
