Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
$71.67
0.12
0.12
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August 17, 2022
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Keeping animals safe from blue-green algae
Let’s do what we can to keep our animals safe from blue-green algae By Roy Lewis, for Alberta Farmer Express Over the years with increased phosphorus and nitrogen getting into bodies of water, there have been more blue green algae blooms and that means more contact with cattle, as well as dogs, birds, wildlife and,…
August 16, 2022
Checking in with ABP
CYL Semi-finalists named with strong representation from Alberta
Earlier this Spring, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program announced its 24 semi-finalists for the upcoming 2022-2023 program year. Included in this year’s 24 semi-finalists are 11 impressive young leaders from Alberta. The CYL program is designed for young people aged 18-35 across Canada involved in various areas of the…
August 15, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 15, 2022
Establishing new annual highs, the Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $176.75/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $294.50-296.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for early September delivery. Competition on the cash market was decent with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle. Premiums were…
August 10, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Not goodbye, just see you later
Alberta Beef Producers is bidding farewell to our longest running employee. After 20 years of service, Laura Procunier, ABP Controller, is taking her much earned retirement. Laura joined ABP in 2002 during the height of BSE and quickly proved she was up for a challenge, becoming an integral part of the organization. In her words,…
August 9, 2022
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The Bovine: Living Labs, a DIY plastic compactor, and positivity in market trends
We’re back for the August episode of our podcast, The Bovine. On this episode, you’ll hear about the recently announced expansion of the Living Laboratories Initiative, the skills needed to DIY a plastics compactor, our #howdoyouburger summer contest, and why one analyst says there are positive movements coming for beef markets. Living Laboratories Initiative Karin Schmid of Alberta Beef Producers and Sheri…
August 9, 2022
Press Releases
ABP Contest invites Albertans to “Beef Up” their summer for a chance to win $1000 prize package
Calgary, AB – Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has launched a contest encouraging Albertans to “Beef Up” their Summer. The contest invites beef-lovers to declare their burger-eating style, for the chance to win a $1,000 Ultimate Summer Grilling BBQ Prize Pack. “Whether you are a Connoisseur, a “Squisher,” a “Tipper”, or a “Stealer,” there are many…
August 8, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 8, 2022
Competition on the Western Canadian cash market was decent, and a stronger price tone was noted as the week progressed. Weekly dressed sales were reported from $295-297/cwt delivered. Delivery dates seem to be tightening up a little bit, cattle that traded were being scheduled for late August/early September delivery. Alberta fed prices traded at an…
August 5, 2022
Checking in with ABP
July Auction Market Update
Rain was the major spring cattle market influencer in Alberta. Lack of it meant early selling by some, while a few drops and the hope of more brought others in to buy. It became a fine line between gambling on the weather and prudent planning for a scarce resource. “We’ve had more of a selloff…
August 2, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 1, 2022
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $174.75/cwt, $0.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are $25/cwt higher than last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $291.50-292.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for late August/early September delivery. Last week…
July 29, 2022
Business Tools
On-Farm Climate Action Fund starts application intake in Alberta
Edmonton Alberta – RDAR is excited to announce that it will be open to receiving applications for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program starting August 4, 2022. RDAR was announced as one of 12 national delivery partners for the federally funded program in February 2022. Over the last several months, RDAR has been preparing…
July 29, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Exploring and supporting Olds College’s FCDC Field Day
Alberta Beef Producers proudly sponsored and attended Olds College’s Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) Field Day in Lacombe this week. Attendees were treated to informative presentations by researchers and industry experts on malting barley breeding and quality, feed & forage barley breeding and biotechnology, pathology, and triticale breeding. Here’s a look at the day in…
July 28, 2022
Health & Production
Conditions may increase threat of anthrax in Alberta
With the ever-changing summer weather in Alberta, producers need to be on the lookout for anthrax. Typically appearing during periods of hot, dry weather following wet conditions, anthrax is a rapid and fatal disease caused by bacteria in soil. A few isolated cases of anthrax occur almost every year in Western Canada. Animals contract the disease…
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Cattle Report
Updated: November 2, 2026
Steers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 247.07
Canadian Dollar
$71.67 0.12
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-27 | 290 | 468 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 294 | 460 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 300 | 456 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 306 | 460 | -- |
| 14-Jun-27 | 310 | 462 | -- |
| 12-Jul-27 | 302 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 29, 2026
