Live: ---
Rail: ---
{{ weatherTemp }}°C
{{ weatherCity }}
AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: ---
Rail: ---
US Trade- Steers
Live: ---
Rail: ---
Rail: ---
US Trade - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: ---
Rail: ---
Canadian Dollar
$73.14
0.10
0.10
Featured
-
Traceability
Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.
Learn More -
Producer Meetings
Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.
Register Today
March 24, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Connecting agriculture and sustainability in the classroom
The short documentary, Guardians of the Grasslands, has earned a wide variety of audiences through premieres across the country, national and international film festivals and on broadcast television through RFDTV. Now, thanks to a pivotal funding partnership with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation, the film will reach another vital audience – students. Agriculture in the Classroom…
March 23, 2022
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading: Farming behind the lines in Ukraine
A Ukrainian agriculture journalist chronicles the challenges of sowing a crop during wartime. By Ihor Pavliuk, GFM Network News Ukrainians will farm their land, even in the face of war. In the Kherson area of southern Ukraine, where war rages and the city of Kherson is seen by the Russian invaders as strategic, a column set…
March 22, 2022
Issues & Insights
CP Rail and TCRC enter into binding arbitration
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased that Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC – Train and Engine Negotiating Committee agreed to enter into binding arbitration. “We are relieved that both parties have decided to enter arbitration,” said Dr. Melanie Wowk, Chair, ABP. “The beef industry is thankful to Premier Jason…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Featured
-
Traceability
Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.
Learn More -
Producer Meetings
Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.
Register Today
Cattle Report
Updated: February 25, 2026
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: ---
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: ---
Choice Steers
Live: ---
Rail: ---
Choice Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: ---
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 313.85
Canadian Dollar
$73.14 0.10
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-May-26 | 314 | 478 | -- |
| 15-June-26 | 316 | 476 | -- |
| 13-July-26 | 310 | -- | -- |
| 10-Aug-26 | 304 | 474 | -- |
| 07-Sep-26 | 296 | 472 | -- |
| 05-Oct-26 | 296 | 474 | 596 |
| 02-Nov-26 | 288 | 464 | 594 |
Last Updated on February 19, 2026