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US Trade- Steers
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Rail: 270.00 (NE, IA)
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April 6, 2023
Issues & Insights
Federal funding announced for FMD vaccine bank
The Canadian beef industry breathed a collective sigh of relief to learn a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank is on the horizon. As part of the 2023 Federal Budget, $57.5 million over five years was designated to create the FMD vaccine bank within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and to develop an emergency response plan….
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February 21, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Highlights from the chair
This is my last column as Chair, ABP. It’s hard to believe. The past two years have gone by in a flash and what a ride it has been. Sometimes we surprise ourselves with what we can accomplish in times of challenge, and during the past two years at ABP in my role as Chair…
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February 17, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Watch: ABP, CCA reach tentative checkoff agreement
ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk recently appeared on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the checkoff system and ABP’s tentative checkoff agreement with the Canadian Cattle Association. To watch the original video, head to BNN Bloomberg’s website.
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December 21, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Highlights from the chair
The snow is falling outside as I sit down to write this today, as it is for most across the province. The long-range forecast predicts a lot of moisture this winter, and I sure hope we get it. Our pastures and dugouts really need it. Talking cattle, we didn’t quite get to where we had…
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December 14, 2022
Checking in with ABP
ABP speaks to Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Alberta Beef Producers joined the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to witness Bill C-235 – Building a Green Prairie Economy Act on Wednesday. ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk spoke to the committee Wednesday morning via Zoom. “Our hope for this legislation, and we believe for it to be truly effective at achieving a…
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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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Updated: 08/12/2023
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Choice Steers
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 189.75
Canadian Dollar
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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