After a stressful six weeks, the Western Canadian fed market appears to have found some support. Weighted average steer prices ended the week $5/cwt higher than last week at $321/cwt. This week’s weighted average is just shy of the 10-year index of $322/cwt, projected for September. Weighted average heifer prices were at $318/cwt, up $7/cwt…

Over the past five weeks, fed cattle prices have declined roughly $80/cwt on a dressed basis or over $700/head. This has been one of the largest price drops since covid. Fed cattle prices are trading at the lowest point since February. The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $313/cwt live, $9/cwt lower…

Producers planning to buy or sell a confined feeding operation (CFO) are encouraged to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) early in the process to ensure they understand their rights and obligations under Alberta’s Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). According to the NRCB, confirming the status of a CFO permit before a transaction can…

For as long as Grant Taillieu can remember, his family and neighbours have raised cattle and managed grasslands with conservation-minded practices. The health of the soil, plants, wildlife and water is always a top priority, which in turn supports the health of the cattle on the land. “I was fortunate enough to grow up in…

Alberta fed steers and heifers continued their seasonal decline, averaging $324/cwt and $321/cwt respectively, $7-8/cwt lower than the previous week. Over the past four weeks, fed cattle have traded $30-33/cwt lower. Dressed sales were reported from $535-542/cwt delivered, $8-15/cwt lower than the previous week. Buying interest was limited with one packer not bidding on cattle….

Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting the beef sector through collaboration, trade and producer engagement during her first address to the Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit as minister. Speaking to producers and industry representatives, Sawyer described Alberta’s beef industry as a cornerstone of the provincial economy…

Former Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson reflected on the relationships he built with producers and industry leaders during his time in office as he addressed attendees at the 2026 Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit. Returning to the Summit to introduce Alberta’s new Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Tara Sawyer, Sigurdson said representing…

Johne’s disease can quietly spread through a herd for years before infected animals begin showing clinical signs. By the time weight loss and diarrhea become apparent, other cattle may already have been exposed or infected, making early detection an important part of effective herd health management. With support from Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the University…

The federal government has launched public consultations on two proposed regulatory changes relevant to Canada’s beef industry. One consultation focuses on interprovincial trade, including a proposal that would allow, under specific circumstances and for a limited time, provincially inspected meat to move across provincial borders. The second examines proposed updates to Canada’s enhanced feed ban,…