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October 21, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Results are in: Updates on animal health and food safety
New examples of how your check-off dollars are working for you Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off dollars that beef producers allocate to research help fund a variety of studies—from keeping cattle healthy and improving pasture productivity to boosting feed efficiency and ensuring high-quality beef. This article is part of an ongoing series that highlights recent research…
October 21, 2026
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Producer priorities, policy, and what’s ahead for ABP
After a year away on parental leave, Kara Mastel is back behind the microphone for The Bovine podcast. To kick off the new season, she sat down with Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) General Manager Brad Dubeau to talk about what he’s hearing from producers across the province and the issues generating the most discussion this…
October 20, 2026
Inspiration
Alberta purebred cattle earn top honours at 2026 Olds Fall Classic
Alberta cattle exhibitors were well represented among the champions at the 2026 Olds Fall Classic, held October 2-4 at the Olds Regional Exhibition Megadome. The annual show brought participants together for three days of breed competitions and the Stars of Tomorrow Jackpot Show, providing an opportunity to showcase breeding stock and recognize the work behind…
October 20, 2026
News
Alberta launches water studies as demand continues to grow
As Alberta looks ahead to continued population growth and increasing demand for water, the province is moving forward with two studies focused on water storage and future supply needs. The work comes as communities, industry and agriculture face growing pressure on existing water resources, particularly in areas where demand is expected to increase over the…
October 19, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of Oct. 19, 2026
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $297/cwt live, mostly steady with the previous week. Fed cattle prices have chopped sideways for the past month. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers but competition on the cash market was limited. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $495.00–$497.50/cwt FOB the…
October 19, 2026
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Ready for fall with VBP+
It was a pretty quiet summer on the VBP+ schedule, as most of our events take place during the shorter days of winter when more producers are available. That being said, the Cypress Farm and Ranch Show in Medicine Hat was a productive and well-attended trade show. The show has only been around for two…
October 17, 2026
Business Tools
Building a uniform cow herd through intentional genetic selection
When Chelsey Siemens and her husband, Chris, established Black Diamond Agro 12 years ago, their focus was clear: build a commercial cow-calf herd that could produce consistent, high-quality calves. Operating in west-central Saskatchewan, they now run 300 black Angus-based cows with some Gelbvieh and Shorthorn influence. With a breeding objective centered on producing calves with…
October 16, 2026
News
AgKnow to be transferred to new non-profit organization
AgKnow, a farm mental health resource developed to help connect producers with support services, is being transferred to a new non-profit organization following a decision by the Alberta Rural Extension and Community Association (ARECA) to end its involvement in the program. In a statement released Oct. 2, Alan Hall, executive director of ARECA, said the…
October 15, 2026
Innovation & Technology
New tool helps producers track crop water use
A new online tool developed at Lethbridge Polytechnic could help producers better understand how much water their crops are using throughout the growing season. Called Irrimap, the program measures evapotranspiration (ET), which combines water lost through evaporation from the soil surface and transpiration from growing plants. The information can be used to estimate crop water…
October 15, 2026
Business Tools
Research project aims to stay ahead of roundworm resistance in cattle
University of Calgary researchers are using genomics and artificial intelligence to search billions of chemical compounds for new ways to control roundworms, also known as nematodes, in cattle. Supported in part by Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the project brings together researchers from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Science. The…
October 14, 2026
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New ABP merchandise arrives, with a discount for producers
Show your pride in Alberta beef with the refreshed merchandise collection at the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) online store. From T-shirts to mugs and glassware, the collection offers options for everyday use or gifts for the beef enthusiasts in your life. As a thank you to producers, ABP is offering a discount on orders. Simply…
October 14, 2026
News
Alberta reopens water registration program for eligible grazing leaseholders
Alberta ranchers with historical agricultural water use on Crown grazing lands will have another opportunity to have that use formally recognized through a reopened Traditional Agricultural Registration (TAR) program. The provincial government announced it is reopening the registration process for eligible historical agricultural water use on unpatented Crown land following a review conducted with the…
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 08-Feb-27 | 290 | 458 | -- |
| 08-Mar-27 | 290 | 454 | -- |
| 05-Apr-27 | 294 | 452 | -- |
| 03-May-27 | 300 | 450 | -- |
| 31-May-27 | 306 | 456 | -- |
| 28-Jun-27 | 302 | 456 | -- |
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Last Updated on October 15, 2026
