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US Trade- Steers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
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Last Call: Environmental Stewardship Award
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February 23, 2026
Checking in with ABP
ABP to host dedicated traceability discussion
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is hosting a dedicated traceability session to give Alberta cattle producers additional time and space to share their perspectives. As ABP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) follows a formal governance agenda, with strict time limits for input, ABP has scheduled this Producer Town Hall on Traceability to ensure there is dedicated time for open discussion preceding the AGM. This session builds on discussions already taking place across the…
February 27, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers encouraged by AgriStability enhancements
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraged to see further details following the 2025 announcement that some pasture costs will be included as an allowable expense beginning with the 2026 AgriStability program year. This change will help make AgriStability more responsive for cattle producers, particularly those who rely on rented pastureland, and better reflect the real…
February 27, 2026
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Beef Cattle Code of Practice update underway
Public comment period provides opportunity for industry input Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is currently undergoing an update, with a public comment period expected to begin April 13, 2026. The Code sets out basic standards for animal care practices for producers. It was originally released in 2013 and reviewed in 2018. An update process began in 2023 through the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), which oversees Code development in…
February 26, 2026
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New CRSB incentive launched for 2026
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is offering a $400 incentive in 2026 to eligible CRSB Certified beef producers who maintain or achieve certification under the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard. According to CRSB, the goal is to encourage beef sourcing through certified supply chains. All beef producers who keep their certification current as…
February 25, 2026
Business Tools
Albertan becomes first CRSB youth councillor
Laura Buss, who grew up on a cow-calf operation north of Westlock, Alta., has been appointed as the first youth councillor to the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). Buss was selected through a nomination process coordinated with the Canadian Cattle Youth Council and will serve in an ex-officio (non-voting) role on the CRSB Council….
February 25, 2026
Inspiration
Why the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists matters to Alberta ranchers
Editor’s Note: 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, declared by the United Nations. This column by Dr. Barry Irving explores what that means for Alberta ranchers and why engagement matters. Watch for additional IYRP-related content in the months ahead. How the IYRP came to be The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists…
February 23, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 23, 2026
Alberta weighted average fed steers closed the week just north of $315/cwt, while heifers were at $313/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $520–530/cwt delivered, $5–7/cwt stronger than the prior week. Cattle that traded were scheduled from immediate to the first half of March delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted, but no sales were confirmed. Cattle from Saskatchewan…
February 20, 2026
Business Tools
Moisture Deficiency Insurance sign-up deadline is February 28
Producers are reminded that the deadline to sign up for Moisture Deficiency Insurance (MDI) is February 28. Moisture Deficiency Insurance is designed to provide coverage when precipitation levels fall below historical averages during the growing season. The program can help offset feed costs and reduce financial risk in dry conditions. Producers who wish to participate…
February 19, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Great stewardship deserves recognition
Reminder that nominations for ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award 2026 are now open! Plateau Cattle Co. was featured on Global News recently as part of Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrations. The operation, run by John Smith and Laura Laing, was Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) winner. Plateau’s story is a strong reminder of…
February 19, 2026
Innovation & Technology
Olds College takes a reset year for AgSmart
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is taking a reset year for AgSmart in 2026. The learning exposition is expected to return in 2027 with a renewed focus on applied research, technology and national collaboration across the agriculture sector. AgSmart has traditionally been a three-day event featuring expert speakers, live technology demonstrations, education sessions and…
February 18, 2026
Business Tools
Extend the grazing season using stockpiled forage
Grazing early in the season (April and May) reduces reliance on stored feed and allows beef producers to make the most of stockpiled perennial forage resources. According to the 2025 Canadian Cow-Calf Adoption Rates and Performance Levels Report, up to 61 per cent of Canadian producers winter cattle in pastures for all or part of…
February 18, 2026
consumer engagement
Alberta farm roots shine in new partnership with women pro hockey stars
Canada Beef is partnering with two standout professional hockey players, and one of them brings deep Alberta agricultural roots to the table. Emerance Maschmeyer, goaltender for a team in Vancouver and a native of Bruderheim, Alberta, joins Ella Shelton, a professional women’s hockey player for a team in Ontario, as the newest faces of the Pick…
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Cattle Report
Updated: February 27, 2026
Steers
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Rail: 530.00-535.00 del
Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 313.46
Canadian Dollar
$73.35 0.20
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-May-26 | 310 | 476 | -- |
| 22-June-26 | 310 | 470 | -- |
| 20-July-26 | 304 | -- | -- |
| 17-Aug-26 | 300 | 470 | -- |
| 14-Sep-26 | 294 | 470 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 292 | 468 | 586 |
| 09-Nov-26 | 284 | 458 | 580 |
Last Updated on February 27, 2026