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Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
$72.92
0.14
0.14
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February 12, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Encouraging producers to seek guidance with solar energy land leases
Always access support from a trusted accountant and knowledgeable lawyer when considering entering into a land lease with outside parties. Beef cattle producers are constantly looking for new operational revenue streams. Currently, solar energy companies are attempting to capitalize on these desires by offering what they deem long-term income opportunities in the form of land…
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October 17, 2023
Checking in with ABP
From the government desk
We all hoped that 2023 would turn over a new leaf for drought in Alberta, but it has proved another difficult one. Most of the province was severely impacted by the record heat in May, and while many farms and ranches received rains in June, it was not timely enough to save hay crops. The…
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December 28, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Checking in with government relations
Over the fall producer bottom lines have been a focal point for government relations. Although calf prices are outstanding, input costs have cut into any profit the producer could have captured from the margin. This scenario highlighted the need for a business risk management program that considers the costs of productions, production risk, and price…
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October 24, 2022
Checking in with ABP
ABP champions cattle industry with the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology
Alberta Beef Producers’ Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk and staff Mark Lyseng were invited to join the House of Commons of Canada’s Standing Committee on Industry and Technology this month, to discuss ranchers’ roles in the greening of the prairie economy. “It was an absolute honour to be invited to speak on behalf of Alberta’s beef…
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June 2, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Checking in on government relations
Since I joined ABP in November 2020, there has been a constant flurry of activity tackling an unprecedented number of issues. I am grateful for the learning experience but more candidly, we all keep hoping and expecting things to return to normal. I work with politicians and other government staff to provide input on programs…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 22/04/2024
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 422.00-430.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 182.00 (TX, KN) 183.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 292.00 (NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 256.94
Canadian Dollar
$72.92 0.14
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Jul-24 | 226 | -- | -- |
| 5-Aug-24 | 222 | 318 | -- |
| 2-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | -- |
| 30-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | 366 |
| 28-Oct-24 | 218 | 324 | 366 |
| 25-Nov-24 | 216 | 320 | 364 |
| 23-Dec-24 | 222 | 312 | 360 |
Last Updated on April 11, 2024
