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US Trade- Steers
Live: 235.00-236.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 235.00-236.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$72.65
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
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Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
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July 31, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Can the ag sector achieve zero plastic waste on the farm?
Cleanfarms and the Alberta Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) are publishing a series of information articles for Alberta farmers to develop a shared understanding of the importance of used agricultural plastics resource management. Modern farming utilizes technologies and innovative products that can help farmers operate efficiently with a goal of higher productivity yields in both…
July 29, 2021
Trailblazers
Igniting the future of agriculture – David MacTaggart
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series that was originally published together in ABP, the magazine. Please also check out the first portion, featuring Jessica Sperber. If you ever need to rejuvenate your enthusiasm for being in the beef industry, spend a little time with young people like these two Albertans. They’re…
July 28, 2021
Health & Production
Management considerations for grazing in a drought
If you are in the Canadian cattle industry right now, you are well-aware of the severity of drought conditions that exist across much of western Canada and the United States. Unfortunately, we are at a point where even if the forecast miraculously changed and it rained for a week, it would be too late for…
July 27, 2021
Trailblazers
Australian cattle ranch sells $500,000 in carbon credits to Microsoft
Improved grazing management strategies and soil testing consistency can pay big dividends to producers — and support the environment. By Laura Laing and Robin Galey Collecting consistent field data can have a truly high value, one Australian ranch finds. Wilmot Cattle Company in New South Wales recently signed off on a significant sale of carbon credits—valued at…
July 26, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | On the Frontlines: An inside look at meat inspection during COVID-19
It’s been a tough year and a half. Everyone has endured their share of adversity during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those working in meat slaughter inspection. My name is Ryan Morris. I grew up in the beautiful town of Lacombe, Alberta before moving to Calgary to pursue an education. I graduated from the Southern Alberta…
July 23, 2021
Trailblazers
Collaboration brings a mini-farm with global perspective to a rural school
A school in the southeast corner of the province is seeing its students branch into farming. This week, Irvine School saw the addition of calf shelters, livestock panels, and a learning pavilion. The infrastructure is part of the School’s new Agriculture Discovery Centre (ADC). It’s the first step towards a student-managed farm, that will eventually…
July 23, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | New grazing stewardship program for 6,000 Prairie acres
By Glenn Cheater, Alberta Farmer Express After growing its acres by 20 per cent last year, ALUS has lined up two big sponsors for a new initiative called Grazing Forward that will fund stewardship projects on 6,000 acres of Prairie ranchland. “A&W Canada and Cargill will together provide $1.8 million to support ranchers in Alberta,…
July 22, 2021
Issues & Insights
Federal government announces early designation of Livestock Tax Deferral provision
On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the early designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for prescribed drought regions, as well as federal support to Prairie provinces for immediate bilateral adjustments to AgriInsurance program to make drought-damaged crops available for feed. “Our Government is working closely with our provincial partners…
July 22, 2021
Press Releases
ABP welcomes government support for producers impacted by drought
The Government of Canada has announced support for producers who are struggling due to the severe and widespread drought affecting the Prairie provinces. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the early designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral, and immediate adjustments to the AgriInsurance program to make drought-damaged crops available for feed. “I am extremely pleased with today’s announcement from Minister Bibeau. A significant portion of our proposals to the government were included in…
July 22, 2021
Trailblazers
Igniting the future of agriculture – Jessica Sperber
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a two-part series that was originally published together in ABP, the magazine. Please stay tuned for the second part, featuring David MacTaggart. If you ever need to rejuvenate your enthusiasm for being in the beef industry, spend a little time with young people like these two Albertans. They’re out…
July 21, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP’s ‘Dealing with Drought’ town hall available online
Tuesday evening, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a town hall on the drought, with updates and discussion around ABP’s current work, as well as considerations for production, and insurance. In the following video, you’ll hear presentations from: Melanie Wowk, veterinarian, cattle producer, and ABP Chair, Karin Schmid, ABP Production and Extension Lead, and Stacey Domolewski, Research…
July 21, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Watching | In Dire Need: Drought Management
This week, Jim Gerrish of American Grazing Lands Services LLC partnered with Foothills Forage & Grazing Association and MaiaGrazing to present a drought management webinar for primary producers. Hear Gerrish talk about drought, Standardized Precipitaiton Index, water infiltration, pasture productivity in a drought, and management strategies that can help producers manage through it. ‘What We’re…
Featured
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
Wildfire Updates -
Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
Learn More
Cattle Report
Updated: 05/08/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Rail: 501.50-504.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 235.00-236.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 235.00-236.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 311.06
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Oct-25 | 292 | 450 | -- |
| 24-Nov-25 | 288 | 440 | -- |
| 22-Dec-25 | 290 | 430 | -- |
| 19-Jan-26 | 288 | 430 | -- |
| 16-Feb-26 | 286 | 424 | -- |
| 16-Mar-26 | 284 | 420 | -- |
| 13-Apr-26 | 286 | 418 | -- |
Last Updated on July 31, 2025