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Producer Meetings
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September 3, 2026
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Nine Albertans named Canadian Cattle Young Leaders finalists
Nine Albertans are among the 16 finalists selected for the 2026-27 Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) announced the finalists September 1, 2026, following the annual CYL Selections Competition, held August 18, 2026, during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg, Man. The competition brought together semi-finalists from across the…
September 2, 2026
Business Tools
Do you own a pre-2002 confined feeding operation without a permit from the NRCB?
If your confined feeding operation (CFO) was operating before January 1, 2002, and you do not have a permit from the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) that states your livestock type and livestock capacity, now is a good time to request a formal grandfathering determination from the NRCB. A grandfathering determination provides official documentation of…
September 2, 2026
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ABP Producer Meetings return to fall schedule
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is preparing to host its 2026 Producer Meetings across the province this fall. Meetings are scheduled in all five zones between Sept. 28 and Oct. 29, 2026. Along with hearing industry updates, bringing forward and debating resolutions, and participating in delegate elections, producers will have an opportunity to connect with peers…
September 2, 2026
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CDC North marks 75 years of agricultural research in Alberta
Alberta’s Crop Diversification Centre North (CDC North) is celebrating 75 years of agricultural research, marking a milestone for a facility that has played a role in crop health, disease monitoring, and applied research since the 1950s. Located north of Edmonton, the site began as a tree nursery in 1951 and has expanded over the decades…
September 1, 2026
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Several Alberta regions qualify for 2026 livestock tax deferral
Several Alberta regions have been included on the federal government’s initial list of prescribed areas under the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for 2026. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced the list September 1, 2026. It identifies areas affected by drought, excess moisture, or flooding that have created feed shortages for livestock producers. In Alberta, the…
September 1, 2026
Health & Production
Finished silaging? Take one more look at the pile
For many producers, silaging is well underway. Once the pile is covered, it’s tempting to move on to harvest or tackle the next job on the list. But taking a few minutes to check that cover now can help protect months of work. Silage needs to stay sealed to ferment properly and maintain feed quality….
August 31, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canada’s cattle herd grows at fastest pace in two decades
Canada’s cattle herd continues to grow in 2026, with inventories reaching their highest level in years as producers retain more breeding animals and calf numbers increase. According to Statistics Canada’s July Livestock Estimates report, released August 27, 2026, there are 12.1 million cattle and calves on Canadian farms as of July 1, up 3.2 per…
August 28, 2026
Issues & Insights
Trade uncertainty shaping investment decisions, industry leaders say
Uncertainty surrounding Canada-U.S. trade relations is influencing planning and investment decisions across the agriculture sector, speakers said during a recent webinar hosted by RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI). While tariffs remain a concern for producers and agribusinesses, panelists said unpredictability surrounding future trade policy is also making it more difficult for businesses…
August 27, 2026
Health & Production
Alberta moisture conditions remain uneven as harvest progresses
Moisture conditions across Alberta remain highly variable heading into harvest, with some areas dealing with excess moisture while others continue to see below-normal rainfall and declining soil moisture reserves. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s latest moisture update shows rainfall during the week ending August 20, 2026, was lighter than in previous reporting periods. The heaviest precipitation…
August 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan professor honoured for beef research contributions
University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Bart Lardner has received the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Lardner, a professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and chair of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Strategic Research Program in Cow-Calf and Forage Systems, is being recognized for more than 20 years of…
August 26, 2026
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U.S. livestock groups oppose proposed beef import plan
Four major U.S. agricultural and livestock organizations are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider a proposed plan that would allow additional beef imports over a 90-day period. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and United States Cattlemen’s Association said in a letter released August 25, 2026, that they are…
August 26, 2026
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Alberta extends AgriStability enrolment amid wet conditions
Alberta farmers dealing with excessive moisture this growing season will have more time to access support through the AgriStability program. The Alberta and federal governments have announced changes for the 2026 program year, including an extension of the enrolment deadline from April 30 to October 1, 2026. The move is intended to help producers assess…
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Updated: October 23, 2026
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 18-Jan-27 | 292 | 470 | -- |
| 15-Feb-27 | 292 | 460 | -- |
| 15-Mar-27 | 292 | 460 | -- |
| 12-Apr-27 | 298 | 446 | -- |
| 10-May-27 | 304 | 458 | -- |
| 07-Jun-27 | 310 | 462 | -- |
| 05-Jul-27 | 302 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 22, 2026
