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News
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November 13, 2026
Health & Production
Heart Health Matters in Beef Herd
The incidence of congestive heart failure is increasing in beef cattle across North America. Here, we consider the causes of this growing problem and the tools producers can use to detect and address it before cattle enter the feedlot. Bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF) is a growing problem in beef cattle worldwide. Also called brisket…
November 13, 2026
Health & Production
Winter feeding decisions start with body condition
Assessing condition now can help manage feed costs, adjust rations and prepare for the demands of calving As winter feeding gets underway across Alberta, one of the most useful tools for managing cattle nutrition doesn’t require any specialized equipment. It starts with assessing body condition. Body condition scoring helps producers evaluate the fat reserves of…
November 10, 2026
Business Tools
New beef genomics project aims to improve breeding decisions
A new research project led by the Canadian Angus Association aims to combine genomic, environmental and management data to help producers identify cattle that are better suited to their specific operations. Led by Dr. Kajal Latimer of the Canadian Angus Association, the project is designed to account for the environmental and management differences that can…
November 10, 2026
Health & Production
Kumlin family embraces regenerative agriculture
On their fifth-generation ranch near Cochrane, Matt and Angela Kumlin are combining generations of ranching knowledge with new technology to build healthier grasslands and a stronger cattle operation. To celebrate the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), Alberta Beef Producers is highlighting the hardworking ranchers who steward some of the province’s most sensitive ecosystems…
November 9, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax report for the week of November 9, 2026
Historically large U.S. feeder cattle import volumes last fall have, to a certain degree, underpinned the fed cattle market. Packers seem well covered with cattle, resulting in limited packer competition this week. At least one Canadian packer was not bidding. Weighted average steer prices established new annual lows in the low $290s/cwt. Dressed sales were…
November 7, 2026
Issues & Insights
Balancing land and wildlife management
Since the settlement of Alberta, beef producers have always been stewards of the land and wildlife. While the vast majority of producers take pride in the wildlife species found on the lands they manage, they also recognize that overabundance of some wildlife species can create issues that severely impact their bottom line and subsequent way…
November 6, 2026
News
Federal Budget 2026 includes changes to farm succession and capital investment rules
The federal government tabled Budget 2026 on November 5, projecting a deficit of $62.3 billion for 2026-27 while outlining measures aimed at growing the economy, increasing investment, and expanding trade. One of the agriculture-related measures is a proposed change to farm succession rules. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, family farms could be transferred to nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and nephews, without…
November 5, 2026
Business Tools
Opening the ranch gate? Keep biosecurity in the picture
New guidance from the Beef Cattle Research Council offers practical ways to welcome visitors while protecting cattle health. Farm tours provide an opportunity to showcase the beef industry, share knowledge and connect with people who may have little experience with agriculture. But every additional visitor also brings potential biosecurity risks. Whether hosting a school group,…
November 5, 2026
Checking in with ABP
What is wildlife costing Alberta cattle operations?
ABP survey aims to put numbers behind wildlife-related losses and identify opportunities for better management and support. Lost feed, damaged fences and reduced grazing capacity can add significant costs to Alberta cattle operations. But how widespread are these impacts, and what are they costing producers? Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is seeking answers through a new…
November 5, 2026
Inspiration
Global spotlight on Canadian grasslands
North American Grazing Lands Congress shows international leaders the role of Canadian grasslands in food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Ranchers, conservation organizations, social media content creators, and industry leaders joined federal government representatives and a delegation from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, including the Director General, on a ranch tour in southern…
November 3, 2026
Business Tools
Winter bale grazing can help build next year’s pasture
On the Lazy M Bar Ranch near Byemoor, Brad Mappin isn’t just deciding where to feed cattle this winter. He’s choosing where he wants grass to grow stronger next year. By placing bales on rougher, less productive areas of fields, Mappin turns winter feeding into an opportunity to put nutrients back into the soil. It…
November 2, 2026
News
On-Farm Value-Added funding intake ends Nov. 9
Alberta producers and processors interested in accessing funding through the On-Farm Value-Added Program or Value-Added Program have until Nov. 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. to submit an application. No new applications will be accepted for the remained of the 2026-27 fiscal year after that date. Both programs are funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership…
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Cattle Report
Updated: November 13, 2026
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 480.00 del
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 480.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 210.00 (IA)*few
Rail: 335.00 (IA)*few
Choice Heifers
Live: 210.00 (IA) *few
Rail: 335.00 (IA)*few
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 240.06
Canadian Dollar
$70.28 0.05
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Feb-27 | 280 | 456 | -- |
| 08-Mar-27 | 282 | 454 | -- |
| 05-Apr-27 | 299 | 452 | -- |
| 03-May-27 | 294 | 450 | -- |
| 31-May-27 | 302 | 454 | -- |
| 28-Jun-27 | 300 | 454 | -- |
| 26-Jul-27 | 294 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on November 13, 2026
