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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 232.00* few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00 *few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00 *few (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 232.00* few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00*few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00*few (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$72.97
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Producer Meetings
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October 19, 2022
Checking in with ABP
All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s General Manager
Legendary horseman Tom Dorrance once said: “You can learn anything with these three words – observe, remember, and compare.” Beyond that, he said, learn to adjust to fit the situation. Although Tom’s wise advice was a reflection on horsemanship, I couldn’t think of any better advice for what our industry faces today. Throughout last spring…
October 19, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Programs offer support for on-farm water supply initiatives
If you’re an Alberta livestock producer experiencing water supply challenges, there are programs available to help. Here is a brief overview of both the Government of Alberta’s Water Pumping Program and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Water Program. Alberta’s Pumping Program The Government of Alberta’s Water Pumping Program helps producers interested in pumping water from…
October 19, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Supplies start to tighten heading into the second half of 2022
Cattle on feed numbers have started to tighten with smaller placements in June and July, resulting in the August 1st inventories being below year ago levels for the first time in over a year. While they remain above the five-year average, fed cattle marketings are expected to tighten throughout the second half of the year…
October 18, 2022
Innovation & Technology
Living Labs brings research to reality
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased to be leading a project that will benefit Alberta’s beef, forage, and cropping sectors through collaboration, innovation, and research. In July, The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the expansion of Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program, including an initiative led by ABP. The Living…
October 14, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Congratulations to ABP’s 2022 Young Guns recipients
The 2022 Young Guns contest asked youth (ages 8-21) how they burger. Not only did the theme align with this year’s summer campaign, it gave applicants a broad topic to showcase their creativity. And showcase it they did! We received a diverse range of submissions, from short essays to recorded speeches to produced video content….
October 13, 2022
Health & Production
Fall manure spreading reminders from the NRCB
Fall is manure spreading season for many producers, including confined feeding operators, and the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) wants to remind you of a few things. Manure application Under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), you must incorporate manure or compost within 48 hours of the start of application on cultivated lands. If you…
October 11, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 10, 2022
For the beginning of October, both the cash-to-cash and cash-to-futures basis are the weakest since 2005. Weaker basis levels aside, the fed market did set a new record price high for the month of October. It is very uncommon to see annual highs in October as this has only happened three time over the past…
October 6, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Presenting Alberta Beef Producers’ 2022 Annual Report
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP’s) 2022 Annual Report is now available for download. In the report, you’ll find messages from Chair Melanie Wowk and General Manager Brad Dubeau, as well as provincial and national updates, and financials from the last fiscal year. Print copies of the 2022 Annual Report will be available at upcoming events, and by…
October 5, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Moisture Deficiency Insurance claim payments slightly delayed
Enhancements to Agriculture Financial Services’ Moisture Deficiency Insurance (MDI) have resulted in a delay for long season claim payments. Jesse Cole, manager of Insurance Products and Product Innovation, explained that producers with late season split and full season coverage typically receive their claim payments by the beginning of October. With the delay, producers should expect…
October 3, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 3, 2022
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $179.50/cwt, $1.75/cwt lower than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $298.50-303.50/cwt FOB the lot. All three western Canadian packer bought cattle last week. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for the first half of November delivery. The Alberta fed…
September 29, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Preparing for drought during autumn office hours
Drought’s always just around the corner, says Dr. Bart Lardner, and the best time to plan for it is in the fall. Lardner is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He spoke at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia, in August. “We should have just experience that grazing program in 2022…
September 28, 2022
Inspiration
What We’re Reading | My OFCAF Experience: Cattle producer Mike Hittinger talks OFCAF with RDAR
Mike Hittinger is a cattle producer and Board Chair for Gateway Research Organization (GRO). He and his wife Melissa have run a cow/calf operation east of Clyde, Alberta for 18 years. Mike applied to the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to help enhance his farm’s grazing system. He plans to make their pastures more resilient…
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Cattle Report
Updated: January 23, 2026
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 505.00-508.00 del (bids/sales)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 505.00-508.00 del (bids/sales)
Choice Steers
Live: 232.00* few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00 *few (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 232.00* few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00*few (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 298.60
Canadian Dollar
$72.97 0.21
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Apr-26 | 296 | 464 | -- |
| 18-May-26 | 304 | 466 | -- |
| 15-June-26 | 308 | 462 | -- |
| 13-July-26 | 302 | -- | -- |
| 10-Aug-26 | 296 | 460 | -- |
| 07-Aug-26 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 26-Sep-26 | 288 | 460 | -- |
Last Updated on January 22, 2026
