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US Trade- Steers
Live: 248.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 388.00-389.00 (NE)
Rail: 388.00-389.00 (NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 248.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 388.00-389.00 (NE)
Rail: 388.00-389.00 (NE)
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January 27, 2026
Business Tools
BCRC webinar recap: Early calf life survival
The first 24 hours of a beef calf’s life are the most vulnerable. During the Beef Cattle Research Council’s webinar, Early Calf Life Survival, Dr. Roger Richard of Shoal Lake Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Claire Windeyer from University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine and Heidi Bennett with W.A. Ranches discussed navigating calving and the critical early life…
January 27, 2026
Business Tools
An Update from the Alberta Agri-Systems Living Lab
The Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab (AALL) continues to strengthen collaboration between producers, researchers, and partners across Alberta to test, refine, and share innovative best management practices (BMPs) that enhance resilience and profitability on crop, livestock and forage operations. Most of the core producers implementing BMPs through the AALL were in their third field season in…
January 26, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 26, 2026
Alberta fed steers and heifers closed the week at $303.00/cwt and $301.00/cwt respectively, steady with the previous week. Dressed sales were reported from $505.00–508.00/cwt delivered, mostly at $508.00/cwt, also steady with the previous week. Competition on the cash market was limited. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to the second half of February…
January 21, 2026
Business Tools
Youth Ambassador Program kicks off at OH Ranch
Twelve youth gathered at the Calgary Stampede’s OH Ranch this fall for Steer Selection Day, the official kickoff to the Calgary Stampede’s 2025–26 OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador Program. The day brought together this year’s ambassadors and their families for orientation, hands-on learning, and the key event: selecting the steer each youth will raise…
January 21, 2026
Business Tools
The Great Twine Round-Up contest returns
The Great Twine Round-Up contest is back for 2026, encouraging Alberta producers and youth to recycle plastic baler twine while supporting local communities and agricultural charities. The initiative is part of the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot project. Alberta-based 4-H clubs, district members, and independent entrants are invited to collect and recycle used plastic baler…
January 21, 2026
Inspiration
Lacombe’s Isabella Sweet named 2026 Premier’s Award recipient
4-H Alberta has named Isabella Sweet of Lacombe as the 2026 Premier’s Award recipient, recognizing her outstanding leadership and commitment to the 4-H program. The Premier’s Award, first presented in 1964, is 4-H Alberta’s highest honour, given annually to an Ambassador who exemplifies leadership, dedication, and service. “Having experienced 4-H provincially, regionally, and at the…
January 20, 2026
Business Tools
Thinking of Building? Contact the NRCB about permit requirements
Unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations is on the rise The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) is seeing a significant increase in unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations across Alberta. Compared to 2024, complaints related to unauthorized construction are up approximately 32 per cent, while enforcement actions have increased by about 125 per cent. This…
January 20, 2026
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Changing the dialogue on mental health and wellness
It’s not your average deck of cards. There are no kings or queens and the game involves as much talking as it does thinking. It can be played alone like solitaire, in pairs, as a family or with a team. Conversation cards they are called — and there are thousands of these decks found in…
January 19, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 19, 2026
From a supply perspective, fed calf supplies are declining while yearling volumes are increasing. As more summer-placed yearlings enter the slaughter mix, carcass weights have started to seasonally decline. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $301.50/cwt live, $4/cwt higher than the previous week. Since late November, fed prices have…
January 16, 2026
Health & Production
Cracking the heritability code
Choosing traits that pay off Improving the genetics of your beef herd starts with knowing which traits you can change through genetics and which traits respond better to management practices. Because cattle have a long generation interval, every bull or replacement heifer you choose affects your herd for years. That’s why understanding heritability, and how…
January 16, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Ways to minimize shrink when handling cattle
One of the costs when selling cattle is shrink — pounds lost when cattle are stressed and emptying their bladders and digestive tract. The body weight of individuals may vary. Morning weights, when cattle are relatively empty, are less than mid-day or evening weights when the gut is full, unless they were held off feed…
January 13, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Remembering former ABP Chair Rick Burton
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is saddened to learn of the passing of Rick Burton of Claresholm, a past Chair of ABP and a long-time advocate for Alberta’s cattle industry. A third-generation rancher from the Porcupine Hills west of Claresholm, Burton devoted his life to raising cattle, stewarding the land and speaking up for producers. He served the…
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Cattle Report
Updated: April 17, 2026
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 248.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 388.00-389.00 (NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 248.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 388.00-389.00 (NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 337.10
Canadian Dollar
$73.42 0.25
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-July-26 | 328 | -- | -- |
| 10-Aug-26 | 322 | 492 | -- |
| 07-Sept-26 | 314 | 490 | -- |
| 05-Oct-26 | 310 | 490 | 604 |
| 02-Nov-26 | 300 | 482 | 598 |
| 30-Nov-26 | 298 | 472 | 596 |
| - | - | - | - |
Last Updated on April 16, 2026
