Highlights from the Chair Archives - Alberta Beef Producers

October 3, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Highlights from the chair

It’s been a whirlwind of a growing season, and it’s hard to believe we’re nearing autumn already. Our spring was mired by unprecedented wildfires, and despite our greatest hopes for precipitation, many of us are managing our way through yet another drought. Yet there is optimism – we are seeing historic demand and prices for…

May 6, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Coming together as an industry

If ever there was a time when we needed to come together as an industry, it’s now. We are stronger together, and we will need to be now to overcome the significant challenges we continue to face. Coming together is just what we did for the ABP Annual General Meeting (AGM) in early March. The…

November 19, 2021 Checking in with ABP

We want to hear from you

As I sit down to write this column and share current highlights with you as the Chair of ABP, it has me thinking a great deal about what Alberta beef producers need to know is happening within our organization. But perhaps what I feel is just as important, is the fact that we need to…

September 24, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Preserving and protecting the industry for producers

As producers we have faced many hardships, but the extent of this year’s drought is staggering. It is so widespread it creates feelings of helplessness. We can’t make it rain, and we struggle to find feed for our animals. Thinking about the drought and how to address it has taken my full attention these past…

May 28, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP welcomes Melanie Wowk as Chair

Born in Montreal and raised in Calgary, Melanie Wowk brings unique perspective, insights, and skillset to her elected position as Chair, ABP. In addition to her roles as Finance Chair and former Vice Chair, years as an ABP delegate and cattle producer, Melanie has led efforts within our industry as a cow calf veterinarian for over…

Producer Meetings

Join fellow beef producers for a chance to connect and converse over a delicious Alberta beef dinner. Bring resolutions and hear updates from ABP, CCA, and AFSC.

Annual General Meeting

Join fellow cattle producers for the 2024 Annual General Meeting, held in conjunction with the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, AB.https://abpdaily.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=featured_item

Cattle Report

Updated: 04/12/2023

Steers

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Heifers

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Choice Steers

Live: 174.00-175.00 (last week)
Rail: 273.00-275.00 (NE, IA) (last week)

Choice Heifers

Live: 174.00-175.00 (last week)
Rail: 273.00-275.00 (NE, IA) (last week)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 194.26

Canadian Dollar

$73.87 0.24

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry	Fed	Feeder	Calf
26-Feb	212	278	-
25-Mar	216	280	-
22-Apr	220	284	-
20-May	224	292	-
17-Jun	230	302	-
15-Jul	224	-	-
12-Aug	220	304	-

Last Updated on December 1, 2023

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