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Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
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Health & Production
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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 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 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
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,…
July 29, 2026
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University of Calgary expands Johne’s disease testing with new in-house PCR service
Johne’s disease can quietly spread through a herd for years before infected animals begin showing clinical signs. By the time weight loss and diarrhea become apparent, other cattle may already have been exposed or infected, making early detection an important part of effective herd health management. With support from Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the University…
July 16, 2026
Business Tools
BCRC offers tips on navigating feed tests
Feed represents one of the largest input costs in beef production. Without an accurate understanding of its nutritional value, both feed planning and ration formulation becomes largely speculative, increasing the risk of under- or over-supplying key nutrients. Laboratory feed analysis provides a precise assessment of nutrient availability, allowing producers to optimize feed utilization and improve…
July 8, 2026
Business Tools
Canfax seeks producer feedback through stakeholder survey
Canfax is inviting Canadian beef producers and industry stakeholders to share their perspectives through a stakeholder survey designed to help guide the future of its market information services. As a membership-funded, not-for-profit organization, Canfax provides voluntary price reporting and cattle market information to the Canadian cattle industry. Members receive access to publications, data services and…
June 30, 2026
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Safeguarding Pasture from Ground Squirrels
Emergency approval gives producers another option as pressure builds across the Prairies (Editor’s note: Alberta Agriculture and innovation issued an update on June 29 that strychnine is now available in Alberta through approved counties for the management of Richardson’s ground squirrels. Click to view: UPDATE.) Across much of Alberta, the signs are familiar this time…
June 23, 2026
Business Tools
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
Health & Production
Beef researcher receives CSAS Extension and Public Service Award
Dr. Greg Penner, professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS) Canadian Industries Award in Extension and Public Service. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to extension, education, and public service in support of…
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Cattle Report
Updated: November 2, 2026
Steers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 247.07
Canadian Dollar
$71.67 0.12
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-27 | 290 | 468 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 294 | 460 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 300 | 456 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 306 | 460 | -- |
| 14-Jun-27 | 310 | 462 | -- |
| 12-Jul-27 | 302 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 29, 2026
