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Rail: 387.00-388.50 FOB lot last week
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 183.00-184.00 (TX, KN), 184.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 290.00-291.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 290.00-291.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 183.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 290.00-291.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 290.00-291.00 (IA, NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
$73.27
0.56
0.56
December 5, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Sheila Hillmer steps into role of ABP Vice Chair
Alberta Beef Producers delegate and director Sheila Hillmer is joining the Executive as the new Vice Chair. Hillmer, who farms and ranches with her family near Del Bonita and sits as an ABP delegate for the Southwest Zone, will serve as Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2022-2023 term. “We are excited to see…
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December 2, 2022
Press Releases
ABP Board of Directors appoints Vice Chair
Alberta Beef Producers’ Board of Directors has appointed Sheila Hillmer to the Executive as Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2022-2023 term. “We are excited to see Sheila join the Executive,” said Melanie Wowk, ABP Chair. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, and perhaps even more importantly, an incredible passion for the agriculture industry.”…
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October 25, 2022
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ABP Past Vice Chair appointed Deputy Minister
Alberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a…
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October 25, 2022
Press Releases
ABP Past Vice Chair appointed as Deputy Minister
Alberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is newly appointed Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” said Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a vital role…
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June 6, 2022
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Dry spring forcing some Alberta cattle ranchers to evaluate their herds
By CBC News After last year’s summer drought prompted many Alberta cattle ranchers to cull their herds, ongoing dry weather this winter and spring, especially in the southern part of the province, could mean more of the same. “If we don’t get some significant rainfall, you know, in my area in the next couple of weeks,…
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May 26, 2022
Checking in with ABP
ABP AGM Resolutions Overview
The following resolutions were brought forward and voted upon at the 2022 ABP Producer Meetings held throughout January and February. Delegates met in-person for the Annual General Meeting in March, where they heard from members of the ABP executive and staff, and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). In support of ABP’s move to strengthen our producer outreach…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 02/10/2023
Steers
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Rail: 387.00-388.50 FOB lot last week
Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 183.00-184.00 (TX, KN), 184.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 290.00-291.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 183.00-184.00 (TX, KN) 184.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 290.00-291.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: US $211.02
Canadian Dollar
$73.27 0.56
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Dec-23 | - | - | - |
| 22-Jan-24 | 234 | 320 | - |
| 19-Feb-24 | 236 | 330 | - |
| 18-Mar-24 | 238 | 330 | - |
| 15-Apr-24 | 246 | 334 | - |
| 13-May-24 | 246 | 340 | - |
| 10-Jun-24 | 252 | 346 | - |
Last Updated on September 28, 2023