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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 572.00-578.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 572.00-578.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 260.00 (KS, TX) 258.00-264.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-415.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 260.00 (KS, TX) 258.00-264.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-415.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

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July 15, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Join CCA, ABP for virtual town halls

Editor’s Update: If you missed the town halls, they are now available online: CCA’s Drought and Wildfire Relief and ABP’s Dealing with Drought. Please join us for two town hall discussions, to discuss drought and wildfire relief on both a national and provincial level. Monday, July 19, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p.m….

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July 15, 2021 Press Releases

CCA and provincial associations support Ministers’ meeting and call for action on relief measures

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and Provincial Cattle Associations support FPT Ministers’ meeting on drought and wildfire conditions and call for prompt action on relief measures Calgary, AB – Beef producers in parts of Ontario, the prairie provinces and British Columbia are facing severe drought conditions. Extreme temperatures and below average rainfall are already creating feed…

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July 15, 2021 Checking in with ABP

In the News | Spreading awareness of drought on the prairies

As part of our work in pushing forward on the first steps to triggering AgriRecovery Framework, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working with industry stakeholders, government officials, and the media. Saving the Herd: Beef producers urging government action on drought relief This week, we’ve been invited to discussions with mainstream media, as well as agricultural…

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July 14, 2021 Press Releases

Supporting sustainable beef sector growth

Alberta’s government and the beef sector are partnering to ensure Canada’s beef industry continues to grow sustainably and remains competitive.  Alberta is a key beef supplier to local and international markets and improving our competitiveness is critical to supporting the Alberta Beef and Canada Beef brands. Alberta’s government is partnering with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association,…

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July 13, 2021 Checking in with ABP

BCRC develops carbon-inspired webpage

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has published a new webpage dedicated to the relationship between beef cattle and the carbon cycle. “This page was developed for beef producers who are interested in gaining a better understanding of carbon dynamics and what they can do on their operations to increase carbon sequestration and reduce emissions,”…

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July 12, 2021 Issues & Insights

Manure releases on confined feeding operations: response and prevention

With the historic heat wave hovering over Alberta in past weeks many of us have been longing for rain to cool things off and revive crops. But heavy rains can increase the risk of a manure release. A release of manure from a confined feeding operation (CFO) is a serious issue that needs to be…

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July 12, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 12, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume trade last week with weighted average prices closing $2.28 and $3.14/cwt lower than the previous week for steers and heifers respectively. Dressed prices were generally $3-4/cwt lower than the previous week’s rail average in a full $258-263/cwt delivered trade range. Light live trade was reported comparable with rail…

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July 9, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Saving the Herd: Beef producers urging government action on drought relief

With severe drought conditions affecting livestock operations across the prairies, beef producers are urging government action on drought relief. Perspectives – Conditions across the province – Insurance and alternate feed options – Contact your local municipality – Additional resources Perspectives “The lack of moisture and extremely high environmental temperatures in our area are quickly decimating…

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July 9, 2021 Press Releases

Beef producers urging government action on drought relief

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is imploring farmers and ranchers who are experiencing significant impacts due to extremely dry or drought conditions, to contact their municipality and urge them to declare a municipal agricultural disaster. Concerns over limited feed resources and access to quality water, have some beef producers struggling to maintain their herd sizes. “[ABP…

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July 8, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Livestock producers are powerful allies for grassland birds

By Ian Cook, Grassland Conservation Manager, Birds Canada The Prairies, with their rich biodiversity, are one of the most important ecosystems for birds in North America. This article is the second installment in a three-part series exploring the connections between the Canadian Prairies, prairie producers, and birds.  Prairie plants and animals evolved alongside free-roaming bison…

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July 7, 2021 Issues & Insights

Connecting agriculture to curriculum in the classroom

Inspiring Youth, Building Community and Next Generation in Agriculture For many past generations of youth who grew up in rural Alberta, farm and ranch chores were part of the daily morning and evening routine before and after school. For a growing number of rural schools today, students are now doing chores when they get to school. At Altario, a…

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July 6, 2021 Checking in with ABP

BCRC shares five-year research and technology transfer strategy

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and its industry partners have announced the completion of a five-year strategy to support Canada’s National Beef Strategy. The Five-Year Canadian Beef Research & Technology Transfer Strategy identifies key outcomes with research and extension priorities for six program areas: Feed efficiency and utilization Forage and grassland productivity Environmental sustainability…

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Cattle Report

Updated: May 25, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 572.00-578.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 572.00-578.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 260.00 (KS, TX) 258.00-264.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-415.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 260.00 (KS, TX) 258.00-264.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-415.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 335.27

Canadian Dollar

$72.51   0.03

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
17-Aug-26 320 486 --
14-Sep-26 312 484 --
12-Oct-26 308 482 590
09-Nov-26 294 470 578
07-Dec-26 296 458 574
01-Feb-27 294 456 580
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Last Updated on May 21, 2026

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