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March 26, 2024
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Canadian Angus Association receives $3.8M to help producers make data-driven decisions
The Canadian Angus Association will receive $3.8M to increase Canadian cattle producers’ ability to make data-driven decisions based on genomics to economically benefit their commercial livestock operations. The investment will be used to develop a genetic selection tool to equip producers with breeding data to select the best replacement heifers to improve their herds. Using…
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March 1, 2024
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RDAR set to deliver On-Farm Climate Action Fund through to 2025
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has announced that it will deliver the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) through to March 31, 2025. The 2024 program will begin receiving online applications on March 1, 2024. OFCAF supports adopting beneficial management practices (BMPs) that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while fostering economic and environmental sustainability. Agriculture and Agri-Food…
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November 3, 2023
Health & Production
The value of ‘hands-on’ BCS for a commercial beef herd
The literal act of completing ‘hands-on’ body condition scoring (BCS) is often thought of by commercial beef producers as a procedure done strictly in academic trials, research studies, or by seedstock operations. Many bypass the practice altogether, choosing instead to rely on experience, assessing their herd’s degree of condition from the feed truck or tractor…
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April 18, 2023
Innovation & Technology
AFC announces $11.49 million in funding to 39 agriculture research projects
Thirty-nine research projects have been awarded $11.49 million in funding via the Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC). The AFC is a body comprised of 18 agricultural organizations that leverage and coordinate funding to support sustainability, diversification and long-term growth for agriculture and the food industry in Western Canada. “This funding will have a significant impact on…
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March 10, 2023
Health & Production
Fact Sheet: What causes diarrhea in calves?
With calving season in full swing for many beef producers, the issue of calf scours may arise. Understanding the causes of this disease can help with our preventative efforts. This fact sheet, created through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, provides valuable information on why a calf may be susceptible to scours, and the differences in major…
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November 15, 2022
Health & Production
Survey: Attitudes around tuberculosis and brucellosis in wood bison
Researchers at the University of Calgary are looking at potential ways to manage the health of wild wood bison with a focus on tuberculosis and brucellosis, and they need your help. Drs. David C. Hall and Kyle Plotsky, independent researchers employed by the University of Calgary, are working to understand peoples’ attitudes about wood bison, the disease…
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September 28, 2022
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What We’re Reading | My OFCAF Experience: Cattle producer Mike Hittinger talks OFCAF with RDAR
Mike Hittinger is a cattle producer and Board Chair for Gateway Research Organization (GRO). He and his wife Melissa have run a cow/calf operation east of Clyde, Alberta for 18 years. Mike applied to the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to help enhance his farm’s grazing system. He plans to make their pastures more resilient…
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July 29, 2022
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On-Farm Climate Action Fund starts application intake in Alberta
Edmonton Alberta – RDAR is excited to announce that it will be open to receiving applications for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program starting August 4, 2022. RDAR was announced as one of 12 national delivery partners for the federally funded program in February 2022. Over the last several months, RDAR has been preparing…
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January 28, 2022
Innovation & Technology
What We’re Reading | RDAR invests $521,000 in research projects to combat the growing risk of CWD
RDAR supports two advanced research projects that explore potential CWD impacts on agriculture crops and wildlife Results Driven Agriculture Research will invest a total of $521,000 into two critical Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) projects led by researchers from the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. These research projects will focus on understanding and…
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October 19, 2021
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RDAR makes major investment in CBIN genetics data platform to improve efficiency and profitability of cattle producers
October 19, 2021 (Edmonton, Alberta) – Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has invested $640,000 in a collaborative research project with the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) to springboard the development of a unified, standardized, and producer-accessible beef cattle genetics data platform. Through this platform, CBIN will provide commercial cattle producers and the entire beef production chain…
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September 13, 2021
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Congratulations to new board chair appointed to AFSC
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) Board of Directors would like to congratulate Past Chair Kelly Smith-Fraser on her recent appointment to Chair of Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s (AFSC) Board of Directors. Based near Pine Lake, Alberta, Smith-Fraser operates NuHaven Cattle Co. She has years of experience on boards, including her current role as Past Chair of…
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August 25, 2021
Innovation & Technology
How you can help guide RDAR development: survey
If you have 10 minutes and an interest in offering your thoughts on agriculture research in Alberta, stick around. In October and November, the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is developing its strategic framework, which will help guide future investments, activities and efforts. “Our vision is to see Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors reach their…
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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
