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September 11, 2026
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Wildfire challenges prompt cross-border support for cattle producers
A partnership between Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) is connecting producers with feed, pasture, and livestock facilities when wildfire conditions create challenges for cattle operations. Through BCCA’s Access to Feed program, producers in British Columbia can connect with producers who have available resources, whether that means sourcing feed, finding pasture,…
September 11, 2026
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ABP welcomes Government Relations and Policy Manager
Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce that Mikayla Janssen will be joining the team as Government Relations and Policy Manager, effective October 19, 2026. Mikayla is a graduate of the University of Victoria, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science. She has served as Ministerial Assistant, Policy Advisor, and most…
September 10, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Strong cattle prices lift farm cash receipts in first half of 2026
Canadian farm cash receipts totaled $51.8 billion during the first two quarters of 2026, up 4.2 per cent from the same period a year earlier, according to Statistics Canada (StatsCan)’s latest Farm Cash Receipts report. The increase was driven by higher livestock and crop receipts, which rose by $1.9 billion and $1.1 billion respectively. Direct…
September 8, 2026
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Alberta harvest reaches 10 per cent complete
According to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s latest crop report, 10 per cent of major crops have been harvested, as of September 1, 2026. That’s up six percentage points from the previous week, although harvest remains behind the five-year average of 23 per cent and the 10-year average of 17 per cent. Harvest progress varies across…
September 8, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Report | Report for week of Sept. 8, 2026
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $295/cwt live, $2.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed cattle prices have shifted to be below year-ago levels. This is the first time since the spring of 2021 that fed prices have traded below previous-year levels. Feedlots are facing record high breakevens for the balance…
September 4, 2026
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Alberta moves to keep aging solar panels out of landfills
What happens to a solar panel when it stops producing power? It’s a question Alberta is looking to answer now, rather than decades down the road. Beginning October 1, 2026, solar panels will no longer be allowed in Alberta landfills. The province is also launching a recycling program aimed at managing the growing number of…
September 3, 2026
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Nine Albertans named Canadian Cattle Young Leaders finalists
Nine Albertans are among the 16 finalists selected for the 2026-27 Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) announced the finalists September 1, 2026, following the annual CYL Selections Competition, held August 18, 2026, during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg, Man. The competition brought together semi-finalists from across the…
September 2, 2026
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CDC North marks 75 years of agricultural research in Alberta
Alberta’s Crop Diversification Centre North (CDC North) is celebrating 75 years of agricultural research, marking a milestone for a facility that has played a role in crop health, disease monitoring, and applied research since the 1950s. Located north of Edmonton, the site began as a tree nursery in 1951 and has expanded over the decades…
September 1, 2026
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Several Alberta regions qualify for 2026 livestock tax deferral
Several Alberta regions have been included on the federal government’s initial list of prescribed areas under the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for 2026. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced the list September 1, 2026. It identifies areas affected by drought, excess moisture, or flooding that have created feed shortages for livestock producers. In Alberta, the…
August 31, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 31, 2026
It was another tough week for the cattle feeder. Leverage has shifted out of feedlots’ hands toward the packing segment. In some cases, feedlots were looking to book hook space. Others were negotiating for a flat price with no heavy weight carcass discounts. Lift time continued to stretch out. Weighted average steer and heifer prices…
August 31, 2026
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New RDAR investment in feed and forage barley and triticale
A $5.2 million investment will strengthen feed and forage barley and triticale breeding programs for producers across Alberta and Western Canada. The funding, provided through Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) and supported by the federal and provincial governments the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, will help Western Crop Innovations (WCI) advance the developments of productive, resilient,…
August 28, 2026
Issues & Insights
Trade uncertainty shaping investment decisions, industry leaders say
Uncertainty surrounding Canada-U.S. trade relations is influencing planning and investment decisions across the agriculture sector, speakers said during a recent webinar hosted by RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI). While tariffs remain a concern for producers and agribusinesses, panelists said unpredictability surrounding future trade policy is also making it more difficult for businesses…
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 07-Dec-26 | 274 | 432 | -- |
| 01-Feb-27 | 272 | 430 | -- |
| 01-Mar-27 | 270 | 424 | -- |
| 29-Mar-27 | 276 | 420 | -- |
| 26-Apr-27 | 282 | 418 | -- |
| 24-May-27 | 288 | 428 | -- |
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Last Updated on September 10, 2026
