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Rail: 293.50-295.50 FOB lot Last week
AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 293.50-295.50 FOB lot last week
Rail: 293.50-295.50 FOB lot last week
US Trade- Steers
Live: 135.00-137.00 (TX, KN), 140.00-144.00 (NE) Last week
Rail: 225.00-232.00 (NE, IA) Last week
Rail: 225.00-232.00 (NE, IA) Last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 135.00-137.00 (TX,KN) 140.00-144.00 (NE) Last week
Rail: 225.00-232.00 (NE, IA) Last week
Rail: 225.00-232.00 (NE, IA) Last week
Canadian Dollar
$77.82
0.55
0.55
February 27, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Agriculture exempt from TFW restrictions
As of November 1, 2020, the Alberta government reached an agreement with the federal government to restrict the number and types of jobs available to be filled by Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW). Some sectors, including agriculture, technology and caregiving, remain exempt from these restrictions based on acute and proven labour shortages. Travel restrictions in place…
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February 24, 2021
Issues & Insights
Coal policy consultation set to begin March 29
The Government of Alberta has announced plans for public engagement on coal policy development. The government webpage states that they have heard concern’s regarding their approach to coal development and Albertans will have the opportunity provide input. Public consultations are set to begin on March 29. Those interested in providing feedback on the government’s long-term…
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February 23, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP celebrates Canada’s Ag Day with Prime Minister Trudeau and Agriculture Minister Bibeau
In honour of Canada’s Agriculture Day, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Chair Kelly Smith-Fraser had the opportunity to share a glimpse into her family’s cattle operation with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claude Bibeau. Meeting virtually, the three discussed Alberta’s role in the Canadian food supply chain and issues that impact producers on…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 08/08/2022
Steers
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Rail: 293.50-295.50 FOB lot Last week
Heifers
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Rail: 293.50-295.50 FOB lot last week
Choice Steers
Live: 135.00-137.00 (TX, KN), 140.00-144.00 (NE) Last week
Rail: 225.00-232.00 (NE, IA) Last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 135.00-137.00 (TX,KN) 140.00-144.00 (NE) Last week
Rail: 225.00-232.00 (NE, IA) Last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US$ 161.59
Canadian Dollar
$77.82 0.55
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Oct | 174 | 226 | - |
| 28-Nov | 172 | 222 | - |
| 23-Jan | 184 | 224 | - |
| 20-Feb | 184 | 226 | - |
| 20-Mar | 184 | 228 | - |
| 17-Apr | 192 | 228 | - |
Last Updated on August 4, 2022