Malt barley insurable for the first time and organic production is also eligible for coverage this year
Producers can insure a minimum price for calves through AFSC’s Cattle Price Insurance Program (CPIP)
Reading Time: 3 minutes With calving season well underway, Alberta cattle producers are hoping that high calf prices fuelled by tight cattle supplies over the last two years will continue this fall when most calves are weaned and sold. But there are several “unknowns and question marks” on the horizon that have many producers across the province feeling nervous […] Read moreCPIP The floor prices being offered have also climbed to record highs, reaching more than $900 on a 600-pound calf
Reading Time: 2 minutes While calving season is underway, Alberta’s beef cow herd continues to shrink — setting the stage for a smaller calf crop and tighter cattle supplies this year that are fuelling higher cattle prices and growing interest in Alberta’s Cattle Price Insurance Program (CPIP). “Feeder cattle prices hit record levels in February and remain about 20 […] Read more
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