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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 282.00 FOB feedlot last week
Rail: 472.50-483.50 FOB feedlot last week

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 282.00 FOB feedlot last week
Rail: 472.50-483.50 FOB feedlot last week

US Trade- Steers

Live: 208.00-210.00 (IA, NE), 215.00-220.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 330.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 208.00-210.00 (IA, NE), 215.00-220.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 330.00 (IA, NE) last week

Canadian Dollar

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February 1, 2024 News

Alberta announces water-sharing negotiations

For the first time since 2001, the Government of Alberta has authorized the Drought Command Team to begin negotiations with major water license holders in southern Alberta river basins. The hope is to complete at least one water-sharing agreement for each of the Red Deer River, Box River, and Oldman River basins. The water-sharing agreements…

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December 25, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 25, 2023

In Alberta last week, the weighted average price was $219/cwt live, down $1.60/cwt from the previous week. Dressed trade was reported from $362-363/cwt FOB, $3.75-7.00/cwt lower. Heifer trade was too light to establish a weekly trend. Steer carcass weights in the West last week were 983 lb, re-establishing a new all-time high and were two…

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December 13, 2023 Checking in with ABP

From ABP’s Government Desk

The cattle market is strong right now, and that’s a relief to a lot of cattle producers. But why don’t we have new producers flocking to the industry? A major barrier is the lack of effective agri-insurance. Cattle producers have managed through drought in the last five years, and that’s something current insurance options don’t…

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December 12, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

2023 Beef retail prices reach new highs, domestic supplies projected lower

Average retail beef prices have finally turned lower after trending counter-seasonally higher through the summer. If seasonal trends play out for the remainder of 2023, retail beef prices will decline a significant 7 per cent in October, rebound 10 per cent in November, then decline 12 per cent in December. Retail prices (stewing cuts, striploin…

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November 23, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Brodie Haugan represents Young Leaders at World Food Forum

October 16-20, 2023, a small delegation from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) attended the World Food Forum to highlight the sustainability story of the Canadian cattle industry at an international level. Alberta Beef Producers’ Chair Brodie Haugan attended the event through the CCA’s Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program as a past graduate. The Forum…

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November 21, 2023 News

Updated NRCB Approvals Policy for confined feeding operations

The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released an updated Approvals Policy for confined feeding operations in Alberta. The 2018 policy was updated to improve transparency and clarity regarding Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) requirements and their interpretation, reflect current practices, and incorporate feedback that was received. The updated Operational Policy 2016-7: Approvals incorporates: The…

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November 20, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 20, 2023

Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average fed price, but the market tone was steady to slightly lower. Last week dressed sales and bids were marked at $385/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for early January delivery. Competition on the cash market has been limited, in some instances packers were…

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November 14, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 14, 2023

Following 12 weeks of static pricing, average Alberta fed steer prices slipped to a 28-week low. A combination of negative packer margins, increased formula price commitments, and concerns of recessionary reduced demand, all contributed to softer North American fed cattle prices. Scattered light dressed trade was $3-5/cwt lower than the previous week from $385-387/cwt delivered,…

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November 10, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Meet some of ABP’s newest staff members

Alberta Beef Producers is excited to introduce some new faces to our staff team. Please join us in welcoming Ryan, Kaley, Jill, and Kara! Ryan Ross – Controller Assistant  Ryan Ross has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Lethbridge and has worked in accounting for over two years. Ryan has a background in agriculture…

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November 8, 2023 What We're Reading

Lorin, Daniel & Barry Doerksen | Top 40 Under 40 2023

by Elizabeth Chorney-Booth for Avenue Magazine – Calgary Ages: 36 (Lorin); 38 (Daniel); 33 (Barry) Job titles: Farmers, ranchers and owners of Gemstone Grass Fed Beef Why they’re 2023 Top 40 Under 40s: The fourth-generation ranchers have innovated their family business while raising beef that Calgarians can feel proud to eat. Brothers Daniel, Lorin and Barry Doerksen grew up on…

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November 7, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Alberta responds to geographic concerns in drought assistance

Throughout the summer, Alberta Beef Producers worked with government to develop an AgriRecovery response, advising that a program must account for this year’s complex moisture situation. The Alberta government recognized that rainfall was very patchy and that producers would need flexibility in their management. At the time, both federal and provincial governments seemed to be…

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 1, 2025

Steers

Live: 282.00 FOB feedlot last week
Rail: 472.50-483.50 FOB feedlot last week

Heifers

Live: 282.00 FOB feedlot last week
Rail: 472.50-483.50 FOB feedlot last week

Choice Steers

Live: 208.00-210.00 (IA, NE), 215.00-220.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 330.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 208.00-210.00 (IA, NE), 215.00-220.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 330.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 296.19

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
23-Feb-26 268 414 --
23-Mar-26 270 410 --
20-Apr-26 274 408 --
18-May-26 284 410 --
15-June-26 286 408 --
13-July-26 278 -- --
10-Aug-26 270 406 --
Last Updated on November 27, 2025