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US Trade- Steers
Live: 226.00-227.00 (IA, NE), 228.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 345.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 226.00-227.00 (IA, NE), 228.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 345.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week
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Producer Meetings
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September 11, 2026
Checking in with ABP
ABP welcomes Government Relations and Policy Manager
Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce that Mikayla Janssen will be joining the team as Government Relations and Policy Manager, effective October 19, 2026. Mikayla Janssen is a graduate of the University of Victoria, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science. She has served as Ministerial Assistant, Policy Advisor, and…
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…
October 14, 2026
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Research projects, disease preparedness among highlights in ABP update
Research projects, disease preparedness among highlights in ABP update Alberta Beef Producers’ producer-led Research Committee is currently reviewing research proposals and associated technical reviews, with funding decisions expected before the end of 2026. Proposals are being evaluated on scientific merit and alignment with the recently renewed Five-Year Canadian Beef Research and Knowledge Mobilization Strategy, as…
October 13, 2026
News
Demand for productive acres keeps Alberta land values climbing
Alberta farmland values continued to move higher during the first half of 2026, even as producers faced rising costs, tight margins and ongoing market uncertainty. According to Farm Credit Canada (FCC)’s mid-year farmland values report, cultivated farmland values in Alberta increased 5.3 per cent between January and June, placing the province among the strongest performers…
October 13, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article: Report for the week of October 13, 2026
The Alberta fed market looks to have established a bottom after grinding lower for several weeks. Last week, weighted average fed steers and heifers were steady to $1.00/cwt higher. Dressed sales were reported from $495.00–$500.00/cwt delivered, steady with the previous week. Delivery is scheduled throughout November. Western Canadian steer carcass weights have ranged from 970–982…
October 12, 2026
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Contest connects consumers with life on an Alberta ranch
A horseback ranch tour, premium Alberta beef and a farm-to-table dining experience gave one consumer an up-close look at the people and practices behind Alberta’s beef industry. As part of Alberta Beef Producers’ Every Cut Makes the Cut campaign, consumers had the opportunity to enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Alberta Culinary Experience….
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Cattle Report
Updated: October 19, 2026
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 226.00-227.00 (IA, NE), 228.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 226.00-227.00 (IA, NE), 228.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 257.82
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
