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Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$71.65
0.11
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Latest News
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September 21, 2026 Current Markets & Forecasts
U.S. August cattle placements fall to record low
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September 21, 2026 Checking in with ABP
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 21, 2026
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September 18, 2026 News
Stock talks strengthen relationships between producers and municipalities
September 18, 2026
News
Stock talks strengthen relationships between producers and municipalities
An Alberta initiative bringing livestock producers and municipal leaders together is leading to stronger local relationships, say organizers. Over the past year, the Intensive Livestock Working Group’s (ILWG) Stock Talks initiative has created opportunities for producers and municipal representatives to discuss the opportunities, challenges and realities of modern livestock production. What began as a public…
September 14, 2026
News
Alberta brings agriculture opportunities to national investment summit
Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sector is seeking a share of Canada’s push to attract new international investment as government and business leaders gather in Toronto this week. The inaugural Canada Investment Summit, taking place September 14 and 15, brings together Canadian leaders and approximately 100 global investors to discuss opportunities in major projects across the…
August 31, 2026
Health & Production
Balancing cost, labour, and nutrition in cattle mineral programs
Providing cattle with the right minerals is an important part of herd nutrition, but the way those minerals are delivered can affect costs, labour requirements, and how consistently cattle receive the nutrients they need. A new resource from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) compares five common mineral delivery methods and outlines the advantages and…
August 28, 2026
Health & Production
BCRC highlights grazing management resources for summer
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is highlighting resources to help producers manage pasture conditions, cattle nutrition, and herd performance throughout the summer. The latest edition of BCRC’s Vet Tools brings together science-based information on grazing management, water quality, feed testing and forage nutrition, helping producers address potential challenges before they affect productivity. The summer…
August 24, 2026
News
Alberta opens applications for rangeland funding
Alberta organizations working to improve the health and productivity of the province’s rangelands can apply for funding through the Rangeland Sustainability Program, with applications for 2026-27 open until September 16. The Government of Alberta is investing $1.4 million in the program this year to support projects focused on the long-term health, biodiversity and resilience of Alberta’s…
August 21, 2026
News
B.C. ranching families receive national environmental stewardship award
The Miller and Grier families of Chilco Ranch-Miller Ranches in Hanceville, B.C., were announced as the 2026 recipients of the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) national Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). The award was presented during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg. Chilco Ranch–Miller Ranches was selected from six regional nominees from across Canada. A fourth-generation…
August 20, 2026
Health & Production
Water tips for remainder of summer grazing
As summer grazing continues, cattle producers are reminded that having plenty of stock water available doesn’t necessarily mean that water is good quality. Water quality can change throughout the grazing season, even in dugouts and wells that have provided suitable water in previous years. High levels of sulphates, sodium and other compounds can affect cattle…
August 19, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Strengthening the industry through producer leadership
With Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) delegate nominations open across all five zones, current delegate Aydon Almberg is encouraging producers interested in the industry to consider getting involved. A fourth-generation rancher from the Czar area, Almberg works with his family at Lazy HE Ranch Ltd., a cow-calf, backgrounding, and feeding operation. Almberg has served on ABP’s…
August 19, 2026
Health & Production
Mineral absorption key to getting more from supplementation
Providing cattle with the right trace minerals is an important part of herd nutrition, but what cattle consume and what they are actually able to absorb can be two different things. A recent Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) article looks at how mineral absorption affects the effectiveness of supplementation programs and how other compounds in…
August 6, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Key permit considerations for buying or selling a confined feeding operation
Producers planning to buy or sell a confined feeding operation (CFO) are encouraged to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) early in the process to ensure they understand their rights and obligations under Alberta’s Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). According to the NRCB, confirming the status of a CFO permit before a transaction can…
August 4, 2026
Business Tools
Results of national feedlot benchmark reveal opportunities
A new national survey of Canadian feedlots is providing the first comprehensive benchmark of management practices across the cattle feeding sector, offering valuable insight into how operations compare on feed, receiving protocols and growth-enhancing technologies. The survey, which collected responses from 87 feedlots across seven provinces, was led by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan,…
August 2, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Sawyer pledges producer-focused approach
Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting the beef sector through collaboration, trade and producer engagement during her first address to the Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit as minister. Speaking to producers and industry representatives, Sawyer described Alberta’s beef industry as a cornerstone of the provincial economy…
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Cattle Report
Updated: September 21, 2026
Steers
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Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
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Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 283.65
Canadian Dollar
$71.65 0.11
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Dec-26 | 282 | 438 | -- |
| 11-Jan-27 | -- | -- | -- |
| 08-Feb-27 | 278 | 432 | -- |
| 08-Mar-27 | 278 | 430 | -- |
| 05-Apr-27 | 282 | 426 | -- |
| 03-May-27 | 288 | 426 | -- |
| 31-May-27 | 296 | 434 | -- |
Last Updated on September 17, 2026
