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Rail: 503.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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US Trade- Steers
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Rail: 370.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 370.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
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Rail: 370.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 370.00 (NE, IA) last week
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May 10, 2022
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Alberta grain bag and baler twine pilot sees extension
The ‘Alberta Ag Plastic. Recycle it!’ pilot, originally slated to wrap up in April will now continue until at least the end of August 2023. “Farmers are dedicated stewards of our lands, and this program makes it easier for them to recycle commonly-used items like grain bags and baler twine,” said Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural…
May 9, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 9, 2022
Good demand was observed on last week’s large cash offering and prices trended fully steady with the previous week. Most sales were reported in a tight $284-286/cwt delivered trade range. Weighted average steers were the strongest weekly average reported since June 2017. Most cattle priced last week were scheduled for the first week of June…
May 6, 2022
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Coming together as an industry
If ever there was a time when we needed to come together as an industry, it’s now. We are stronger together, and we will need to be now to overcome the significant challenges we continue to face. Coming together is just what we did for the ABP Annual General Meeting (AGM) in early March. The…
May 5, 2022
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What We’re Reading | A leg up for young cattle producers
CCA’s new president discusses his priorities, including investing in the beef industry’s next generation, improving market access and risk management, plus protecting Canada’s herd from foot-and-mouth disease By Piper Whelan, Canadian Cattlemen Reg Schellenberg knows what it’s like to be a young rancher, just starting out with the odds stacked against his family. In the early…
May 4, 2022
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All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s Brad Dubeau
Spring has returned to Alberta and with it brings the promise of new life and brighter days. I hope that as you are reading this, you feel the same way. Since the last issue of ABP, we continue to be very busy working for, with and on behalf of producers. The ABP Annual General Meeting…
May 3, 2022
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The Bovine: Weed-free forage, carrying capacity, and first-gen at the table
Happy May! A new month calls for a new episode of The Bovine! Kicking off this month’s show, host Debra Murphy takes a dive into our social media and some of the chatter about our last podcast on wild pigs. Wild pig distribution and eradication on the prairies Then: Alberta Invasive Species Council‘s Executive Director,…
May 2, 2022
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 2, 2022
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed around $169.25/cwt, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed prices are $11/cwt higher than last year and $15/cwt higher than the five-year average. Competition on the cash market was mixed, with one packer buying most of the cattle. Dressed sales were reported from $280.50-282.50/cwt FOB the…
May 2, 2022
Inspiration
What We’re Reading | Black Diamond rancher wins regional award for excellence
Mentorship from the ag community was huge for the young rancher who bases his operation on ethical and sustainable agriculture. By Robert Korotyszyn, Okotoks Today A young Foothills rancher was left speechless when he found out he won an annual competition for excellence in the agricultural industry. Ben Campbell of Tullichewan Ranch was named the…
April 28, 2022
Health & Production
From the ground up – Grazing 101
Where ever your feet are planted – they stand on the future of the beef business. It is the soil that is foundational to the long-term resiliency of our farms and ranches, supporting healthy herds and cattle feeding operations. Grazing management has to compliment that soil and build it up; be that in hard or…
April 27, 2022
Issues & Insights
Wild pig distribution and eradication on the prairies
When wild boar were first brought to the prairies, experts suggested crossing them with domestic pigs for a bigger, more reproductive animal. Unfortunately, some of the traits that make them great farm animals, also make them a wildly successful invasive pest. According to Dr. Ryan Brook, wild pig occurrences occupy just over one million square…
April 25, 2022
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AAFC announces up to $3.6M to support Canada Beef export efforts
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, today announced funding of up to $3.6 million in the Canadian beef industry. The funding will be used to support Canada Beef in its efforts to boost exports of beef and veal products, remain competitive, and continue to be a driver of economic growth. According to the Government…
April 25, 2022
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Survey: Pen checking practices in Western Canada
A project led by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine is looking into what makes pen checkers successful. Over the years, efforts have been made to develop systems to automatically detect sick feeder cattle, but feedlots continue to rely on pen checkers. Some pen checkers are very effective (and have…
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Cattle Report
Updated: January 26, 2026
Steers
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Rail: 503.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
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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
