trade Archives - Alberta Beef Producers

January 31, 2022 Issues & Insights

Over 150 loads of beef stalled at Canada-U.S. border

According to the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), there are currently over 150 loads of Canadian beef unable to pass the Coutts/Sweetgrass border crossing. “The longer this takes, it will cause more supply chain issues and this will affect everyone from producer to consumer,” said a CMC statement on Monday. “The beef industry is aware of…

January 20, 2022 Checking in with ABP

New trucker vaccine mandates in effect

A vaccine mandate, announced in November, came into effect for cross-border truckers this week. Canadian truckers who are not fully vaccinated will now need proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival at the border, and will be required to quarantine after arrival. Unvaccinated American drivers will be denied entry. The…

September 9, 2021 Issues & Insights

U.S. Senators push to reinstate mCOOL

Four U.S. Senators announced the American Beef Labeling (ABL) Act on Wednesday, that would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (mCOOL) for beef. Senators John Thune, Mike Rounds, Jon Tester, and Cory Booker will formally introduce the legislation next week. It would require the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to…

March 26, 2021 Checking in with ABP

CCA confirms leadership, sets path forward for year ahead at Annual General Meeting

At the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Board Members re-elected Bob Lowe (AB) and Reg Schellenberg (SK) as President and Vice President, respectively, and set CCA’s path forward for the upcoming year. During a productive AGM, CCA discussed the beef industry’s priorities for the year ahead, including focusing…

March 19, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Check-off at Work | CCA recognizes need for Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement, continues to advocate for stronger permanent agreement

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced that Canada is ratifying the Canada-United Kingdom (U.K.) Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA). This announcement follows the Royal Assent of Bill C-18: An Act to implement the Agreement on Trade Continuity between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and…

February 25, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | Canada hails new WTO chief

Canadian Cattlemen by DC Fraser Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts Canada is lending its support to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) choice for its new director general. Ngorzi Okonjo-Iweala was chosen Feb. 15 by WTO members as the international trade body’s new head, making her the first woman and the first African to serve in the role. Mary Ng,…

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	-

AB Direct - Steers

AB Direct - Heifers

US Trade- Steers

US Trade - Heifers

Canadian Dollar

Over 150 loads of beef stalled at Canada-U.S. border

New trucker vaccine mandates in effect

U.S. Senators push to reinstate mCOOL

CCA confirms leadership, sets path forward for year ahead at Annual General Meeting

Check-off at Work | CCA recognizes need for Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement, continues to advocate for stronger permanent agreement

What We’re Reading | Canada hails new WTO chief

Find Community at Upcoming Events

Producer Meetings

Annual General Meeting

Cattle Report

Steers

Heifers

Choice Steers

Choice Heifers

Boner Cows

Canadian Dollar

Livestock Price Insurance Index

The Monthly Minute

Add ABP to your Homescreen