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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 486.50-487.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 486.50-487.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 214.00-218.00 (NE), 218.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 335.00-340.00 (IA) last week
Rail: 335.00-340.00 (IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 214.00-218.00 (NE, IA), 218.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 335.00-340.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 335.00-340.00 (NE, IA) last week
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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…
November 2, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Update: Report for the week of November 2, 2026
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.25/cwt live, steady to a little stronger than the previous week. Leverage continues to favour the packing sector. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $490.75–$497.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery throughout the month of December. U.S. packer interest was…
October 29, 2026
News
AAFC launches consultation on agricultural research priorities
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is asking producers and other stakeholders for input as it looks at where federal agricultural research should be focused in the years ahead. The initiative, called Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Science, will gather feedback from producers, industry groups, researchers, governments and Indigenous partners on challenges facing…
October 29, 2026
Health & Production
Tick-borne risks are changing: What cattle producers should watch for
Ticks have long been part of livestock management in Canada, but the risk picture is changing. The Asian longhorned tick has not been found established in Canada. However, Animal Health Canada reported that the parasite most closely associated with it — Theileria orientalis Ikeda — was confirmed in an imported dairy cow in October 2025. It was the first…
October 28, 2026
Business Tools
Alberta launches $60-million challenge for agricultural innovation
New funding aims to bring promising technologies into practical use across Alberta’s agriculture, water and land sectors. Alberta is making up to $60 million available to advance technologies that improve agricultural productivity, conserve water and restore land to productive use. The new Agriculture, Water and Land Challenge, delivered through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), will support…
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Cattle Report
Updated: November 9, 2026
Steers
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Rail: 486.50-487.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
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Rail: 486.50-487.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 214.00-218.00 (NE), 218.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 335.00-340.00 (IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 214.00-218.00 (NE, IA), 218.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 335.00-340.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 244.81
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Feb-27 | 274 | 436 | -- |
| 01-Mar-27 | 274 | 430 | -- |
| 29-Mar-27 | 278 | 428 | -- |
| 26-Apr-27 | 284 | 426 | -- |
| 24-May-27 | 292 | 430 | -- |
| 21-Jun-27 | 292 | 434 | -- |
| 19-Jul-27 | 286 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on November 5, 2026
