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US Trade- Steers

Live: 218.00 (IA)
Rail: 345.00 (IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 218.00 (IA)
Rail: 345.00 (IA)

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$72.22
0.34

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September 1, 2026 Health & Production

Finished silaging? Take one more look at the pile

For many producers, silaging is well underway. Once the pile is covered, it’s tempting to move on to harvest or tackle the next job on the list. But taking a few minutes to check that cover now can help protect months of work. Silage needs to stay sealed to ferment properly and maintain feed quality….

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June 12, 2026 Health & Production

What drives the true cost of forage production?

New COP Network benchmarks reveal what drives forage production costs in Canadian cow-calf operations, from hay and silage to greenfeed, and where producers can improve efficiency. Forage is the backbone of every cow-calf operation — but how much does it really cost to grow? While feed is often viewed as a “homegrown” input, the reality…

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September 25, 2024 Health & Production

Silage: More than just filler

This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on October 31, 2022. If starch (from grain) is the fuel in a feedlot diet, fiber (from a roughage like silage) is the engine governor that slows digestion. A backgrounding diet might contain 60 per cent silage to moderate animal growth so that…

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August 17, 2023 Health & Production

Making silage in a dry year

ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. Plants grown under dry conditions have a…

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Cattle Report

Updated: September 4, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-495.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-495.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 218.00 (IA)
Rail: 345.00 (IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 218.00 (IA)
Rail: 345.00 (IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 302.33

Canadian Dollar

$72.22   0.34

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
30-Nov-26 266 424 --
25-Jan-27 266 420 --
22-Feb-27 264 410 --
22-Mar-27 268 408 --
19-Apr-27 274 406 --
17-May-27 280 412 --
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Last Updated on September 3, 2026

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