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Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 218.00-222.00 (NE, IA), 220.00-222.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week

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October 28, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Registration open for BCRC’s webinar series

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is hosting a series of four webinars from November through March. The webinars will cover a variety of topics, including backgrounding, record keeping, and grazing planning. Registrants will receive reminders to attend the live event, additional resources, and a link to access the webinars at any time after they’re…

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October 28, 2021 Issues & Insights

Reopening doors of opportunity

In 2003, just as scientists were putting the finishing touches on the human genome mapping project, and while 32 countries struggled to stop the spread of SARS, a single domestic case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) was detected on an Alberta farm, closing international borders to Canadian beef and cattle sales for almost two decades….

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October 27, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Three assessments to make ahead of loading cattle

Fall on the farm is busy, no question about it. Moving cattle, weaning calves, hauling feed, preg-testing…it’s easy to get caught up in the fast pace. And while moving fast can get lots done, we need to make sure that it doesn’t come at a cost. There are many important areas under the VBP+ program,…

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October 26, 2021 Health & Production

What We’re Reading | Farmfair offers exhibitors rapid COVID test, refund guarantee

By Jeff Melchior, Alberta Farmer Express In response to recent provincial restrictions, all Farmfair attendees will have to show proof of full vaccination before entering the event. It’s either that or offer proof of a medical exemption or a privately acquired COVID test. The move by event organizer Explore Edmonton is in response to provincial restrictions…

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October 26, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Consumer trends through the pandemic

Toilet paper panic, endless zoom calls and the renaissance of homemade sourdough bread. Those are just a few of the images likely to be long associated with the pandemic of ’20-’21. As producers, you know about the challenges the shutdown posed in your world, but what about at the other end of the food spectrum?…

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October 25, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Beef Advocacy Canada program revamped

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Public and Stakeholder Engagement team is announcing a new and improved Beef Advocacy Canada (BAC) program. BAC is an online learning program designed to empower, equip, and connect beef advocates. Through a series of five self-guided courses, participants learn about the key concerns consumers have about beef and be equipped…

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October 25, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 25, 2021

The fed price tone softened as the week progressed and dressed sales were reported from $260-265/cwt delivered last week. A few producers opted out and carried cattle over into this week. Cattle that traded were scheduled for the end of November delivery. Alberta fed cash to futures basis against the nearby October live cattle contract…

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October 24, 2021 Inspiration

Recipe: Smoked meatballs

These Smoked Meatballs add a new dimension of flavor to any dish that you are preparing. Think meatball sub, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, or as an appetizer for game day. The recipe is simple, straightforward, and the smoky BBQ flavor that results is a definite crowd pleaser! Rather than making just regular meatballs, why not put some…

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October 24, 2021 Health & Production

Cleanfarms accepting unwanted pesticides and livestock medications this week

Every year, Cleanfarms offers collection programs for obsolete pesticides and livestock/equine medications in specific regions across Canada. This year, those regions include southern Alberta. From October 25 to October 29, 2021, Cleanfarms drop-off sites will be located in 20 communities: Brooks Carseland Carstairs Castor Claresholm Drumheller Enchant Foremost Hanna High River Hussar Magrath Medicine Hat…

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October 22, 2021 Checking in with ABP

MOBO: The CLTS database at your fingertips

There’s an app for everything these days…and that includes traceability. Meet the CLTS MOBO APP! The CLTS MOBO APP is essentially the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) database at your fingertips. We’ve taken the entirety of a national traceability system and made it available on your Android and iPhone devices. You may not be familiar…

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October 21, 2021 Checking in with ABP

What We’re Reading | Is this a good investment?

By Reynold Bergen, BCRC, for Canadian Cattlemen The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) projects featured in this column are funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off. When the check-off increased a few years ago, the BCRC’s budget rose from around 15 cents to 67 cents per head marketed. This allowed us to start some new…

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October 21, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Tech Talk: Water smarter – not harder

Here’s a refreshing new tool designed right here in Alberta. How about a watering device that saves countless trips to the field mid-winter to keep animals hydrated?  Lee Smith from Consort devised an invention that does this very thing. Water Box provides 24 24-hour- drinking water to livestock all winter long. No need to chop…

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Featured

  • Delegate Nominations

    Becoming a delegate is a great way for beef producers to expand personal and professional networks, provide leadership to the industry, and stay informed on the issues and opportunities facing the industry.

    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 upcoming Producer Meetings.

    Register Today

Cattle Report

Updated: August 31, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 491.75-499.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 491.75-499.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 218.00-222.00 (NE, IA), 220.00-222.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 218.00-222.00 (NE, IA), 220.00-222.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 313.12

Canadian Dollar

$72.14   0.19

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
23-Nov-26 266 414 --
21-Dec-26 268 408 --
18-Jan-27 266 406 --
15-Feb-27 266 398 --
15-Mar-27 266 398 --
12-Apr-27 274 396 --
10-May-27 280 402 --
Last Updated on August 27, 2026

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