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US Trade- Steers

Live: 233.00-236.00 (NE, IA, TX, KN) last week
Rail: 370.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 233.00-236.00 (NE, IA, TX, KN) last week
Rail: 370.00 (NE, IA) last week

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July 18, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 18, 2022

Alberta direct cattle sales saw limited buying interest last week, but average steer prices did firm modestly higher. The majority of trade was reported steady to $1/cwt higher than the previous week at $292-293/cwt delivered dressed. Heifer prices were generally comparable with steers, but weekly sale volumes were too slight to fully establish a repeatable…

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July 17, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Home for Dinner with ABP

ABP supports and connects with families at Ronald McDonald House. This Spring, ABP in partnership with Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence (CBCE), was proud to host “Home for Dinner,” events at the Ronald McDonald House Canada (RMHC) locations in Edmonton and Calgary. The two events were designed to support families staying at the Ronald McDonald…

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July 15, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Beef industry hosts inaugural Stampede Summit

Alberta’s beef industry came together this week to host politicians in an event celebrating Alberta beef. The inaugural Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit was hosted Thursday by Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, Canadian Cattle Association, and Western Stock Growers’ Association. It brought together beef producers, industry stakeholders, and politicians of all stripes. During…

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July 15, 2022 Press Releases

Federal government announces support for ABP-led collaborative Living Labs project

After a significant amount of work on a submission to the federal government Living Labs Initiative, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is extremely pleased to announce a collaborative, multi-sectoral innovation and adoption project that will benefit Alberta’s beef, forage, and cropping sectors. Through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program, this project has been selected…

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July 15, 2022 Press Releases

Alberta beef competitiveness study seeks to build resiliency in beef supply chain

The Alberta beef industry is keen to dive into results of a competitiveness study initiated last year. With a number of challenges impacting the supply chain over the last two years, some pressing risk factors have been brought to the forefront. COVID-19 shone a light on our supply chain challenges and we continue to see…

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July 15, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Alberta beef competitiveness study seeks to build resiliency in beef supply chain

The Alberta beef industry is keen to dive into results of a competitiveness study initiated last year. With a number of challenges impacting the supply chain over the last two years, some pressing risk factors have been brought to the forefront. COVID-19 shone a light on our supply chain challenges and we continue to see…

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July 14, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Collaboration and consultation for a more engaged ABP

Last year, through feedback and consultation with producers, ABP took on the challenge of revamping how we communicate and engage with producers. Over the past 12 months, the ABP communications portfolio has taken on a progressive transformation, alongside the onboarding of some new team members to ensure the new platforms’ success. The strength of ABP,…

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July 13, 2022 Press Releases

ABP presents the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award

Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to present Ribbon Creek Ranch, owned and operated by Dawn and Jerry Baerg and their family, with the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award. Calgary, Alberta – Alberta Beef Producers pleased to present the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) to Dawn and Jerry Baerg and family with an honorary gate sign. Ribbon Creek Ranch…

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July 13, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Canadian Cattle Association announces new General Manager

In a joint release, Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) is announcing Ryder Lee will join CCA as the new General Manager effective September 1, 2022. Lee is currently Chief Executive Officer of SCA and previously worked for CCA in the Government Affairs office in Ottawa (2005-2015). “Ryder brings an exceptional range…

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July 12, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Interview Request: Thoughts on greenhouse gas emissions in Canadian agriculture

Have thoughts on the challenges and opportunities for greenhouse gas emissions in Canada’s agriculture industry? A team of researchers based out of the University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre is looking for input as part of a project funded by the Government of Alberta to explore options for greenhouse gas mitigation in the agricultural sector. The…

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July 12, 2022 Inspiration

What We’re Reading | Catering to rock stars and royalty helped shape these koftas

Chef Javier Alarco’s quick and easy recipe is a hit with University of Waterloo students as well, and is perfect for summer grilling. By Owen Roberts, in Cooking by Degrees The five years that University of Waterloo executive chef Javier Alarco spent abroad creating meals for high-end hotel guests – from rock stars to royalty – in…

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July 10, 2022 Inspiration

Recipe: Classic Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs

Oven-roasting the meatballs instead of pan-frying leaves you free to make the sauce. The meatballs can be assembled the night before, if you wish so you can just pop them in the oven when you get home from work. The sauce can also be made ahead. Serve Classic Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs with cooked…

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Cattle Report

Updated: January 26, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 503.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 503.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 233.00-236.00 (NE, IA, TX, KN) last week
Rail: 370.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 233.00-236.00 (NE, IA, TX, KN) last week
Rail: 370.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 300.44

Canadian Dollar

$73.18   0.06

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