Live: 320.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 520.00-530.00
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 320.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 520.00-530.00
Rail: 520.00-530.00
US Trade- Steers
Live: 235.00
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 235.00
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$71.84
0.35
0.35
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August 4, 2026
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the Week of August 4, 2026
Alberta fed steers and heifers continued their seasonal decline, averaging $324/cwt and $321/cwt respectively, $7-8/cwt lower than the previous week. Over the past four weeks, fed cattle have traded $30-33/cwt lower. Dressed sales were reported from $535-542/cwt delivered, $8-15/cwt lower than the previous week. Buying interest was limited with one packer not bidding on cattle….
July 27, 2026
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Provincial Working Group on Traceability: Executive Brief
On July 14 and 15 an industry and producer led group convened to discuss traceability. This group was created by resolution at the Alberta Beef Producers March 2026 AGM. For context, proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health and Animals Regulations have been paused for cattle and bison by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency…
July 13, 2026
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Giving agricultural plastics a second life
Agricultural plastics are part of everyday life on farms and ranches. Thanks to expanding recycling programs, materials like grain bags, baler twine and net wrap can be transformed into new products instead of ending up in landfills. Alberta farmers use an estimated 14,000 tonnes of agricultural plastics each year, including about 2,200 tonnes of baler…
June 5, 2026
Trailblazers
Chianina breed tests Italian producers on size, temperament and time
But the breed fetches 20 per cent higher prices than conventional cattle An Umbrian beef producer continues to raise Chianina cattle, one of the world’s oldest and largest beef breeds, despite their reputation for aggressive behaviour and slower production timelines. Daniele Mecarelli and his brother, Dario, manage a nearly 1,100-acre farm at Viale dei Romiti…
April 1, 2026
Press Releases
Alberta crop and livestock producers welcome emergency authorization of strychnine
Alberta crop and livestock producer organizations are welcoming the Government of Alberta’s success in securing an emergency use registration of strychnine to help manage Richardson Ground Squirrels. This authorization provides an important and immediate tool for producers facing increasing infestations that threaten pasture, rangeland, and cropland across the province. Left unmanaged, ground squirrels can cause…
March 31, 2026
Press Releases
Joint Statement on the Emergency Registration of Strychnine
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), and Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) welcome the decision by the Government of Canada to allow an Emergency Registration to Alberta and Saskatchewan to register Strychnine until November 2027. With no viable alternatives, beef producers in Alberta and Saskatchewan need Strychnine to manage Richardson’s ground squirrels, which…
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 13, 2026
Inspiration
The Return on Mentorship: Experiences from host ranches
As the number of farms decreases and the age of farmers increases across Canada, intergenerational knowledge transfer of farming practices is diminishing. Fortunately, thanks to the ambition and efforts of producers and the work of organizations like Young Agrarians, new and experienced farmers can participate in apprenticeships to learn and gain valuable experiences. The Young…
February 4, 2026
Innovation & Technology
Canadian beef industry statement on AAFC research cuts
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) are concerned about Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) reductions affecting research farms, facilities, programs and research expertise at Nappan (Nova Scotia), Quebec City (Quebec) and Lacombe (Alberta). We recognize the fiscal pressures facing the federal government; however, the cuts will have far-reaching impacts…
January 26, 2026
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Gathering feedback at Producer Meetings
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is in ongoing discussions with Alberta’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation regarding the proposed regulations on traceability. These discussions included a conversation between General Manager Brad Dubeau and Deputy Minister Jason Hale late Friday. DM Hale has discussed the current situation with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and the CFIA…
January 10, 2026
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CFIA releases statement on proposed amendments to traceability regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released a statement regarding the proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations. CFIA confirms that the proposed amendments are not finalized and not currently in place, and that the agency will pause publication of the regulations while continuing consultation and considering concerns raised by industry and partners. Read the full CFIA statement here See consolidated information…
December 29, 2025
Health & Production
Controlling gophers with ecosystem-inspired solutions
Beef producers in Alberta are known for being stewards of the grasslands. While cattle are part of a greater ecosystem, species like gophers can pose management challenges to producers. Fortunately, solutions to gopher problems can be found within nature’s own patterns. Richardson’s ground squirrels, more commonly known as gophers, are native to Alberta. While they…
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Cattle Report
Updated: August 7, 2026
Steers
Live: 320.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 520.00-530.00
Heifers
Live: 320.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 520.00-530.00
Choice Steers
Live: 235.00
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 235.00
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 333.76
Canadian Dollar
$71.84 0.35
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Nov-26 | 294 | 462 | -- |
| 30-Nov-26 | 292 | 446 | -- |
| 28-Dec-26 | -- | -- | -- |
| 25-Jan-27 | 288 | 438 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 286 | 428 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 288 | 428 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 294 | 424 | -- |
Last Updated on August 6, 2026
