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February 19, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 19, 2024
In Alberta last week, the weighted average fed steer and heifer price was around $219/cwt live, $0.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Dressed sales were reported from $360.50-368.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from mid-March to mid-April delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted from two U.S. Pacific Northwest slaughter plants….
February 14, 2024
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Feedlots Lose Leverage to End 2023: Canfax cattle market update
Fed cattle were under pressure to end 2023 in both Alberta and Ontario. The nearby Live Cattle futures moved around USD $20/cwt lower over a period of five weeks in November and December, hitting a low near USD $163/cwt in the first week of December, and turned feedlot margins negative in the process. Feedlot managers…
February 14, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Urging a guidance-filled approach to wind energy land leases
Always access team support from an informed, knowledgeable lawyer and a trusted accountant when considering entering into a land lease with outside parties. Like their solar energy counterparts, wind energy companies are also dangling figurative carrots in front of Alberta’s landowners hoping to secure leases for wind infrastructure projects. And like solar leases, arrangements with…
February 12, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 12, 2024
The western Canadian fed market had another disappointing week, and continues to underperform relative to the U.S. and Ontario markets. Dressed sales are reported slightly higher compared to last week. Small volumes of western Canadian fed cattle were marketed into the U.S. The Alberta fed cash-to-futures basis is the weakest for early February in over…
February 12, 2024
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Encouraging producers to seek guidance with solar energy land leases
Always access support from a trusted accountant and knowledgeable lawyer when considering entering into a land lease with outside parties. Beef cattle producers are constantly looking for new operational revenue streams. Currently, solar energy companies are attempting to capitalize on these desires by offering what they deem long-term income opportunities in the form of land…
February 10, 2024
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ABP Magazine, Volume 4 Issue 1
In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving Front Cover DesignZoe McMullen Writing Bruce DerksenDianne FinstadRobin GaleyDr. Elizabeth…
February 8, 2024
Health & Production
Culling open younger cows?
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. It is very common for producers to sell open cows…
February 7, 2024
Business Tools
Elanco Canada launches new sustainability initiative
Elanco Canada – a subsidiary of a global animal health leader Elanco Animal Health – has announced the launch of a farm animal sustainability initiative, Leave it Better. Following its launch in the United States in 2022, Leave it Better will unite the scope of Elanco Canada’s sustainability work with pork, poultry, beef and dairy…
February 6, 2024
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The Bovine: Starting fresh, but not over
After a brief pause, The Bovine is back! We’re switching gears a bit with a new voice as host, while continuing to cover the dynamic content covering all facets of your operation into the podcast. Let’s call it Season 2, Episode 1. We’re starting fresh, but not over. We can’t give away too much of…
February 5, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 5, 2024
In Alberta last week, the weighted average fed steer price was $217.50/cwt live. Dressed sales were reported from $360-$365/cwt delivered. Dressed sales were not only steady with the previous week but prices have been steady for the past month. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from the second half of February to the second…
February 4, 2024
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2023 Annual Report: Canada Beef
Canada Beef is pleased to provide Alberta Beef Producers with a F2022-2023 overview of domestic and international market development and promotion activities to increase demand for Canadian beef while ensuring the maximum value for producer dollars. The Canadian Beef Information Gateway was relaunched on the new database driven architecture and a branded Gateway created for…
February 2, 2024
Health & Production
CFIA approves 3NOP as first feed ingredient to reduce methane emissions from cattle
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), is announcing the approval of 3-Nitrooxypropanol (3NOP) as a new livestock feed ingredient aimed at reducing methane emissions from cattle. Canadian farmers and ranchers are long-time partners with the environment and manage their land and animals to ensure sustainable and viable operations for the long-term. The efficiency and environmental…
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Cattle Report
Updated: October 23, 2026
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
