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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 289.00 FOB feedlot (SK) last week
Rail: 490.25-496.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 289.00 FOB feedlot (SK) last week
Rail: 490.25-496.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 229.00-230.00 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 229-230.00 (NE, IA), 232.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$71.43
0.07
September 7, 2023 Business Tools

The Bovine: Brenna Grant’s favourite cost-of-production tips for new producers

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine!

On this episode, you’ll hear from Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax Research Services, on the recommendations for young producers as informed by the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network.

Recorded at the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Brenna shares her three favourite recommendations from this list, which is available now on the Canfax website.

Have ideas for future shows? Drop up a note on social media or via email.

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Cattle Report

Updated: November 10, 2025

Steers

Live: 289.00 FOB feedlot (SK) last week
Rail: 490.25-496.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 289.00 FOB feedlot (SK) last week
Rail: 490.25-496.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 229.00-230.00 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 229-230.00 (NE, IA), 232.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 299.34

Canadian Dollar

$71.43   0.07

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
02-Feb-26 286 440 --
02-Mar-26 284 436 --
30-Mar-26 284 432 --
27-April-26 290 432 --
25-May-26 300 434 --
22-June-26 296 426 --
20-July-26 286 -- --
Last Updated on November 7, 2025