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US Trade- Steers
Live: 218.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00-354.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 345.00-354.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 218.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00-354.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 345.00-354.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$72.08
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Latest News
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August 25, 2026 Checking in with ABP
ABP expands communications team to strengthen producer engagement
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August 25, 2026 Checking in with ABP
Provincial Working Group on Traceability: Executive Brief #2
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August 25, 2026 Inspiration
Recipe: Chili Lime Steak with Cilantro Rice and Watermelon Salad
May 29, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Prices remain strong for first quarter 2026
The first quarter of 2026 saw an impressive cattle market. Alberta fed steer prices rallied 10 per cent from January to mid-April, surpassing the five- and ten-year indices of eight per cent and three per cent, respectively. Historically, prices peak in June with another three to eight per cent rally ahead of us. Spring grilling…
March 12, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Bullish fundamentals within a roiling market
Western Canadian auction volumes (live and electronic/forward delivery) at 2.5 million head in 2025, were down seven per cent from the prior year and down 14 per cent from the 2023 high. Of note, this is also the smallest annual volume on record going back to 2005. Total volumes were below a year ago every…
December 19, 2025
Checking in with ABP
A hot fall run with signs of cooling
Between mid-October and the first week of November, the nearby feeder cattle futures contract dropped almost $56 per cwt. Statements by the Trump administration that beef prices are too high, followed by intentions to increase the tariff rate quota for beef imported from Argentina; a plan to increase the U.S. cattle herd; discussions between U.S….
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Cattle Report
Updated: August 26, 2026
Steers
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Choice Steers
Live: 218.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00-354.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 218.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00-354.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 322.69
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Nov-26 | 274 | 430 | -- |
| 14-Dec-26 | 276 | 414 | -- |
| 8-Feb-27 | 272 | 408 | -- |
| 8-Mar-27 | 270 | 406 | -- |
| 5-Apr-27 | 276 | 404 | - |
| 3-May-27 | 282 | 404 | -- |
Last Updated on August 20, 2026
