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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 262.00-265.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 416.50-418.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 262.00-265.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 416.50-418.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 302.00-312.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 302.00-312.00 (IA, NE) last week

Canadian Dollar

$69.58
0.31

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) (SCAP)

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November 25, 2024 Health & Production

Alberta launches ‘Rat on Rats!’ campaign

A new campaign is urging Albertans to continue their efforts in keeping the province rat-free. For over 70-years, Alberta has successfully prevented rats from establishing a permanent population, thanks to the diligent work of the Rat Control Program staff and the vigilance of its residents. The campaign, funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable…

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November 15, 2024 News

New investment fuels growth for 4-H Alberta youth programs

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced a new investment in 4-H Alberta, aimed at providing fresh opportunities for young people to engage in agriculture. This new funding will enhance 4-H Alberta’s ability to bridge the gap between urban and rural youth, while also focusing on safety and mental health programming. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural…

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August 1, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Introducing the Alberta Verified Beef Production Plus Incentive

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to introduce the Alberta Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Incentive. The Incentive will provide eligible cattle producers with funding for approved expenses and equipment purchases that facilitate further adoption of best management practices. Eligible applicants include Alberta beef producers (individuals, partnerships, co-operatives, or corporations) who can demonstrate a minimum…

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June 11, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Canadian Angus Association receives federal boost for genetic advancement

The Canadian cattle industry has received a significant federal investment aimed at enhancing genetic evaluation tools for beef and dairy cattle. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lawrence MacAulay, announced a grant of up to $1.6 million to the Canadian Angus Association (CAA) through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component. This funding will allow CAA…

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March 1, 2024 News

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces funding to improve sustainability benchmark

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has announced funding of over $3.1 million to the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) under the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component. This program is under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding will be used to make improvements to the National Index on Agri-Food Performance, which acts as…

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November 28, 2023 Health & Production

Alberta government increases funding for mental health research and support

The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta is receiving $388,500 to generate awareness and expand mental health research and supports available to farmers through AgKnow. The AgKnow Alberta Farmer Mental Health Network was established in 2022 with a $524,500 Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) grant. The funding will build on the work AgKnow is doing…

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  • Alberta Beef Industry Conference

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Cattle Report

Updated: 23/12/2024

Steers

Live: 262.00-265.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 416.50-418.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 262.00-265.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 416.50-418.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 302.00-312.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO) last week
Rail: 302.00-312.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 227.75

Canadian Dollar

$69.58   0.31

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
3-Mar-25 240 344 --
31-Mar-25 244 346 --
28-Apr-25 248 346 --
26-May-25 254 346 --
23-Jun-25 256 344 --
21-Jul-25 248 -- --
18-Aug-25 244 350 --
Last Updated on December 5, 2024

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