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Rail: 503.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 503.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

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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March 21, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 21, 2022

Cash market buying interest was not surprisingly sluggish last week following the 72-hour CP Rail lockout notice, but moderate volume trade did develop. Dressed prices trended steady to firmer with the bulk of sales reported from $274-275/cwt delivered. Weighted average steer prices closed the week $1.66/cwt higher than the previous week averaging $163.38/cwt and heifers…

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March 21, 2022 Press Releases

Canadian beef producers call on Federal Government to immediately introduce back to work legislation following CP Rail work stoppage

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) are calling for the immediate introduction of back to work legislation following the work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) on March 20, 2022. Western Canadian cattle producers are dependent on feed shipments from the United States (U.S.) due…

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March 21, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Update: Voice your concerns over the rail transportation work stoppage      

Editor’s Note: On March 22, CP Rail and TCRC agreed to enter into binding arbitration. On March 9, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) shared a draft letter and some speaking points to beef producers interested in contacting their Members of Parliament (MP) on the potential strike. Unfortunately, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and Teamsters Canada Rail…

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March 20, 2022 Checking in with ABP

CP Rail, TCRC fail to reach agreement

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) did not reach an agreement this weekend, and as a result, the line is seeing a work stoppage.  While TCRC announced CP Rail initiated a lockout, CP Rail says that “completely misrepresented the truth,” and the work stoppage was initiated by the TCRC. Canadian…

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March 18, 2022 Press Releases

Canadian beef producers call for resolution prior to work stoppage at CP Rail to avoid feed shortage emergency

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) remains hopeful that the progression of the collective bargaining negotiations between the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference will avoid a work stoppage and subsequent significant impacts to Canada’s beef sector. On March 16, 2022, CP…

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March 17, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Host registration open for Alberta Open Farm Days

Alberta Open Farm Days organizers are looking for farmers and ranchers interested in hosting Albertans August 13th and/or 14th, 2022. Open Farm Days is a province-wide open house that showcases the Alberta’s agriculture industry by welcoming neighbours of all ages to participate in engaging and meaningful weekend events. Last year, the event brought more than…

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March 16, 2022 Inspiration

Call for Nominations: Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation

The Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation is presented by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) each year to recognize a researcher or scientist whose work has contributed to advancements in the competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian beef industry. Feeding the future through research and collaboration Nominations are welcome from all industry…

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March 15, 2022 Issues & Insights

Help Wanted: Veterinarians and vet technologists in short supply

In 2018, Dr. Pat Burrage sold his veterinarian practice in Bluffton, Alberta to a young vet, thinking he would have a lot more time to spend with his family. He also thought he would find more time to talk to the Angus Cross and Longhorn herds on his farm just west of the central Alberta…

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March 15, 2022 Business Tools

Survey: Cow-calf record use and satisfaction

University of Saskatchewan Masters student, Brooklyn Wong, is investigating which production and financial records bring commercial cow-calf producers the most value. Last year, Wong interviewed producers about record keeping practices, and those interviews informed the creation of a survey. Take the Survey The study is funded by the Beef Cattle Research Council, Mitacs and the…

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March 14, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 14, 2022

Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $162/cwt, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Competition on the cash market was limited, and with the potential strike at Canadian Pacific Railways one packer was not bidding on cattle last week. Dressed sales were reported from $269.00-273.50/cwt FOB lot. Cattle that traded last…

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March 14, 2022 Issues & Insights

CFIA, USDA announce Emergency Transit Policy for Regulated Animals

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are implementing a new policy to make it easier to for regulated animals to cross the border during emergencies. The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of Canada, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, and the United States CVO, Dr. Rosemary Sifford issued the following statement:…

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March 11, 2022 Innovation & Technology

An update on beef transport research findings

Ensuring cattle health and safety during transport is important. As the two-year phase-in period for Canada’s new cattle transport regulations comes to an end this February, new research findings are being released that offer helpful direction for industry and producers. “As an industry, we expect that our policies, regulations and management practices are informed by…

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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

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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