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US Trade- 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
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
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week
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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…
July 20, 2021
Checking in with ABP
CCA’s Virtual Town Hall available on YouTube
On Monday, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) hosted a producer town hall on drought and wildfire. The event started with an update on the immediate relief measures requested of federal and provincial governments. Then, Provincial Cattle Associations provided local updates on their situations. The whole group then took questions from participants. In the following recording, you’ll hear from…
July 20, 2021
Trailblazers
Realizing new opportunity through ranch branded retail
March 2020 was the month Trish Tetz, of Tetz Cattle, a fourth generation beef and grain farm located near Three Hills, AB, was set to launch her new Craft Beef Company, offering curated boxes of meat delivered straight to the consumer’s door. She had no idea the timing of their opening would coincide with a world-wide…
July 20, 2021
Press Releases
CCA with the support of CCGA and GGC request temporary but immediate drought related actions on crop insurance
Calgary, AB – Severe drought conditions are creating significant concerns for beef, grain and oilseed producers in the prairie provinces and parts of B.C. and Ontario. Extreme temperatures and below average rainfall have deteriorated pasture, hay and crops, creating limited feed resources and have some beef producers struggling to maintain their herd sizes. A top priority for beef producers is to maintain the cattle herd…
July 17, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Seeking producer feedback on CRSB Framework
Thanks to those of you who participated in the CRSB’s workshop on June 16 for the Consultation on the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. We appreciate your contributions to our conversations on new trends and ways to improve the Framework. Canadian Beef Industry sets ambitious goals for 2030 As part of the engagement process in our…
July 15, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Ottawa ready to receive formal submissions for AgriRecovery
The federal government is ready to receive formal submissions for AgriRecovery, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau tweeted, following a Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture meeting, Thursday. Minister Bibeau shared that the federal government is ready to help, asked provinces to invoke the late participation provision of AgriStability, and urged the prairies to…
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….
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…
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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Cattle Report
Updated: August 31, 2026
Steers
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Rail: 491.75-499.75 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
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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
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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
