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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 490.00-493.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-493.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$71.96
0.02

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December 11, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Annual Report | A message from the General Manager

Reflecting on the past year, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has achieved significant milestones, driven by invaluable feedback from our producers, and our agreement with Canadian Cattle Association, which has allowed additional investments in Alberta’s beef industry. In January and February we returned to offering our Producer Meetings over shared meals. For a modest $10, producers…

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December 10, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Annual Report | A message from the Chair

In the last decade, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) commission has seen successes, challenges, and transformations. We’ve learned and grown through these experiences, and I’ve been honoured to support our community of cattle producers along the way. In such a diverse industry, it can be challenging to coordinate a unified voice. In the last few…

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December 4, 2024 Health & Production

Celebrating success and remaining vigilant in BSE surveillance

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) uses a three-tiered categorization system for evaluating bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk including negligible, controlled, and undetermined risk. According to Dr. Penny Greenwood, National Manager of Prion and Equine Programs for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the system is designed to reflect current knowledge and understanding of…

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November 25, 2024 Health & Production

Alberta launches ‘Rat on Rats!’ campaign

A new campaign is urging Albertans to continue their efforts in keeping the province rat-free. For over 70-years, Alberta has successfully prevented rats from establishing a permanent population, thanks to the diligent work of the Rat Control Program staff and the vigilance of its residents. The campaign, funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable…

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October 24, 2024 Press Releases

Alberta Beef Producers expresses concerns over Bill C-293 

Calgary, Alberta — Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is voicing support for emergency prevention and preparedness, while expressing significant concerns over the current form of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness.  “We understand the critical need to be ready and ensure the safety and well-being of our communities, our livestock, and the continuity…

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October 24, 2024 Checking in with ABP

The Great Twine Round-Up comes to Alberta with $12,000 in total cash prizes

Cleanfarms, in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group, is excited to announce the launch of ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a new province-wide initiative designed to promote used plastic baler twine recycling. This exciting contest offers substantial cash prizes to the winners’ 4-H club or district or an Alberta-based nonprofit organization or charity of their…

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October 11, 2024 Press Releases

Joint Statement: Beef sector response to federal party participation at Bill C-282 rally

October 11, 2024 (Guelph, Ont.) – The cross-party display of support for Bill C-282 (An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)) that took place at a rally on Parliament Hill yesterday left many sectors, including the beef and cattle sector, both surprised and disappointed. It was particularly…

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October 4, 2024 Innovation & Technology

An eye in the sky sharpens cattle management

Cattle management is often limited by labor and time resources. Drone technology is helping relieve these pressures for farmers and ranchers. “Temple Grandin always says, ‘We manage what we measure,’” says John Church, Associate Professor in the Natural Resource Science Department at Thompson Rivers University. “Drones are one of our most efficient ways to observe,…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 30, 2024

In Alberta last week, fed steer averaged almost 242/cwt and heifer traded just below $240/cwt. The Western Canadian fed market established a new second al of the year price lows, while US fed prices have rebounded roughly $5/cwt over the past couple weeks. On a cash basis, Alberta fed prices are now trading at a…

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September 27, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Preparing a resolution for upcoming Producer Meetings

Resolutions are an important part of our democratic and representative principles. They give producers the chance to influence the policies, priorities, and activities of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). The resolution process Resolutions are accepted at ABP’s Producer Meetings, ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM). When it’s time to cover resolutions, eligible producers will have…

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September 5, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Input needed on the future of ag research in Alberta

Producers, Western Crop Innovations wants to hear from YOU! Western Crop Innovations (WCI), a newly established non-profit organization in Lacombe, Alberta, is reaching out to producers for your valuable input on its research priorities. Emerging from the 50-year legacy of the Field Crop Development Centre, WCI is transitioning to an independent model with renewed focus…

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September 1, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Delegate nominations open for 2025

Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) delegate nominations are now open, with two-year positions available in all five zones. Becoming an ABP delegate is one of many ways you can become more involved in Alberta’s cattle industry. As a delegate, you’ll represent the needs and ideas of producers in your area, and keep them informed on the…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 09/05/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-493.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.00-493.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 355.00-360.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 280.11

Canadian Dollar

$71.96   0.02

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
28-Jul-25 274 -- --
25-Aug-25 268 390 --
22-Sep-25 264 392 450
20-Oct-25 258 386 452
17-Nov-25 252 380 446
15-Dec-25 254 370 442
Last Updated on May 1, 2025