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June 19, 2026
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Connecting Buyers, Sellers and Policy: The Alberta Auction Market Association
“We’ve got a fine set of calves here. What are you gonna bid for them?” So begins the rhythmic chant of numbers, the crisp acknowledgements of bids, the sounds of animals on the move, and the tension in the air as the ranch income for an entire year hangs in the balance. Buyers compete for…
June 18, 2026
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VBP+ continues outreach across Alberta’s beef industry
Winter and Spring are often some of the busiest seasons in Alberta’s beef industry, and this year has been no exception for the teams at ABP and Verified Beef Producer Plus (VBP+). Over the past several months, ABP and VBP+ representatives have been on the road attending conventions, hosting workshops, participating in youth events, and…
June 18, 2026
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Every Road Led to Ranching
Millward Family Raises Cattle, Stewards Native Grasslands Editor’s note: To celebrate the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is highlighting the hardworking ranchers who steward some of the province’s most sensitive ecosystems and raise the best beef in the world. The IYRP 2026, declared by the United Nations, aims to…
June 17, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) reach Interim Participation Agreement
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting. Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding to support the CCA from July 1 to August 31, 2026. During this period, ABP’s elected representatives to…
June 16, 2026
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Wild boar eradication efforts continue across Alberta
Province reports nearly 600 animals removed since 2018 Alberta’s Wild Boar Control Program says efforts to eradicate invasive wild boar from the province are continuing to advance, with nearly 600 animals removed since 2018. In an update shared through the Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC), the province reported that 595 wild boar have been removed…
June 15, 2026
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Waterton Biosphere Region seeking input on predator losses
The Waterton Biosphere Region is seeking input from livestock producers who have experienced losses to bears, wolves or cougars between 2021 and 2025. Information collected through the survey will be used to help inform discussions around Alberta’s predator compensation program. Producers are asked to provide up to five years of data on livestock inventories, overall death losses and predator-related…
June 15, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 15, 2026
After trending higher over the past five months, fed prices seem to have leveled off. Western Canadian fed prices continued to trade on either side of $350/cwt, hovering near record highs. From a seasonal perspective, leverage continued to favour the cattle feeder. On the flip side, packers continued to manage seasonally tighter numbers by scaling…
June 12, 2026
Health & Production
What drives the true cost of forage production?
New COP Network benchmarks reveal what drives forage production costs in Canadian cow-calf operations, from hay and silage to greenfeed, and where producers can improve efficiency. Forage is the backbone of every cow-calf operation — but how much does it really cost to grow? While feed is often viewed as a “homegrown” input, the reality…
June 12, 2026
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ABP Working Groups address key issues
From traceability to trade structure, coal mining to wildlife conflict, ABP has active working groups on four of the most important files facing Alberta beef producers. Here are updates from each of the groups: Traceability Following the direction of resolutions carried by delegates at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, ABP’s board is forming a dedicated…
June 11, 2026
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Upcoming AFSC and AgriStability deadlines for producers
Several important Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) and AgriStability deadlines are approaching over the coming weeks. Producers are encouraged to review their coverage and reporting requirements to ensure they remain eligible for program benefits and discounts. June 20 June 25 June 30 Producers with questions about deadlines, reporting requirements or insurance coverage should contact AFSC or…
June 11, 2026
Health & Production
CFIA introduces restrictions to prevent spread of New World screwworm
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced temporary import restrictions on livestock, including horses, entering Canada from affected areas following the confirmation of New World screwworm in a calf in Texas. Animals that originate from or were present in Texas within 21 days prior to travel will not be permitted entry at the Canadian…
June 10, 2026
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From the Government Desk: ABP keeping up momentum
Spring is always one of the best times of year in this business. Calving is underway, seed is going into the ground, and there’s a sense of momentum heading into the grazing season. This year, that momentum also includes a few policy wins worth noting. Strychnine is back in 2026! After its approval was pulled…
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Cattle Report
Updated: June 19, 2026
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Boner Cows
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Sept-26 | 324 | 506 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 320 | 504 | -- |
| 09-Nov-26 | 308 | 494 | -- |
| 07-Dec-26 | 308 | 482 | -- |
| 01-Feb-27 | 304 | 478 | -- |
| 01-Mar-27 | 302 | 474 | -- |
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Last Updated on June 18, 2026
