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Rail: 591.50-595.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 591.50-595.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 258.00 (TX, KN), 258.00-262.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-410.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-410.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 258.00 (TX, KN), 258.00-262.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-410.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-410.00 (IA, NE) last week
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June 29, 2026
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Introducing the New CRSB Certified Producer Incentive: What You Need to Know
Created to recognize and reward beef producers who have taken the time and made the investment to become certified through its CRSB Certified Program. The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) was excited to recently announce a new producer incentive. This incentive aims to provide additional value to CRSB Certified farmers and ranchers, and will…
June 25, 2026
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Farm Real Estate Values: What Sellers, Buyers and Families Need to Know
It is no secret that farmland is worth more than ever before. With so much on the line for producers making decisions about land, it is more important than ever to understand what influences farm real estate values. Status of the farm real estate market “The farmland market has been hot for a good 10…
June 25, 2026
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Water well monitoring made simple
New Technical Guideline helps clarify water well monitoring requirements A new technical guideline is now available to help confined feeding operation (CFO) owners and operators better understand how to monitor water wells located near manure storage facilities and manure collection areas. The new Water Well Monitoring Parameters Technical Guideline was developed by the Technical Advisory Group (TAG),…
June 24, 2026
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Livestock Manifests Go Digital
Electronic manifests are now available in Alberta to make tracking animals more efficient. In the event of an emergent disease situation, the ability to trace animal movement is paramount. It supports disease preparedness, protects market access, and maintains consumer confidence. When considering the potential for an emergent disease situation, Shawn McLean, General Manager of Livestock…
June 23, 2026
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The Evolution of Lidobands
(Lidocaine Impregnated Bands) An article appeared in ABP Magazine in December 2023 (view here) explaining the science behind Lidoband castration devices. They are now available in Canada in different sizes for different weights of cattle to be used with the appropriate banners. They qualify as a compounded product because of the lidocaine impregnation, so in…
June 19, 2026
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Connecting Buyers, Sellers and Policy: The Alberta Auction Market Association
“We’ve got a fine set of calves here. What are you gonna bid for them?” So begins the rhythmic chant of numbers, the crisp acknowledgements of bids, the sounds of animals on the move, and the tension in the air as the ranch income for an entire year hangs in the balance. Buyers compete for…
June 18, 2026
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VBP+ continues outreach across Alberta’s beef industry
Winter and Spring are often some of the busiest seasons in Alberta’s beef industry, and this year has been no exception for the teams at ABP and Verified Beef Producer Plus (VBP+). Over the past several months, ABP and VBP+ representatives have been on the road attending conventions, hosting workshops, participating in youth events, and…
June 18, 2026
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Every road led to ranching
Millward Family Raises Cattle, Stewards Native Grasslands Editor’s note: To celebrate the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is highlighting the hardworking ranchers who steward some of the province’s most sensitive ecosystems and raise the best beef in the world. The IYRP 2026, declared by the United Nations, aims to…
June 17, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) reach Interim Participation Agreement
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting. Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding to support the CCA from July 1 to August 31, 2026. During this period, ABP’s elected representatives to…
June 16, 2026
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Wild boar eradication efforts continue across Alberta
Province reports nearly 600 animals removed since 2018 Alberta’s Wild Boar Control Program says efforts to eradicate invasive wild boar from the province are continuing to advance, with nearly 600 animals removed since 2018. In an update shared through the Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC), the province reported that 595 wild boar have been removed…
June 15, 2026
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Waterton Biosphere Region seeking input on predator losses
The Waterton Biosphere Region is seeking input from livestock producers who have experienced losses to bears, wolves or cougars between 2021 and 2025. Information collected through the survey will be used to help inform discussions around Alberta’s predator compensation program. Producers are asked to provide up to five years of data on livestock inventories, overall death losses and predator-related…
June 12, 2026
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ABP Working Groups address key issues
From traceability to trade structure, coal mining to wildlife conflict, ABP has active working groups on four of the most important files facing Alberta beef producers. Here are updates from each of the groups: Traceability Following the direction of resolutions carried by delegates at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, ABP’s board is forming a dedicated…
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Cattle Report
Updated: June 29, 2026
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 591.50-595.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 591.50-595.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 258.00 (TX, KN), 258.00-262.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-410.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 258.00 (TX, KN), 258.00-262.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 408.00-410.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 333.63
Canadian Dollar
$70.60 0.10
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Sept-26 | 324 | 508 | -- |
| 19-Oct-26 | 318 | 502 | -- |
| 16-Nov-26 | 310 | 494 | -- |
| 14-Dec-26 | 312 | 482 | -- |
| 08-Feb-27 | 306 | 478 | -- |
| 08-Mar-27 | 306 | 476 | -- |
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Last Updated on June 25, 2026
