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August 19, 2026
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Strengthening the industry through producer leadership
With Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) delegate nominations open across all five zones, current delegate Aydon Almberg is encouraging producers interested in the industry to consider getting involved. A fourth-generation rancher from the Czar area, Almberg works with his family at Lazy HE Ranch Ltd., a cow-calf, backgrounding, and feeding operation. Almberg has served on ABP’s…
August 19, 2026
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2026 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award recipient announced
The Canadian Cattle Foundation (the Foundation) presented the annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to Cyle Stewart of Morse, Saskatchewan, to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program. Vice President of the Foundation Lynn Grant and CCA Director Garner Deobald presented the award at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. In December 2022, Reg…
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 17, 2026
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CBIC underway this week in Winnipeg
The Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) runs August 17–20 in Winnipeg, bringing together producers and representatives from across Canada’s beef industry for meetings, discussions and conference programming. Alberta Beef Producers is represented in person and virtually throughout the meetings and events surrounding CBIC, with several important national industry discussions taking place during the week. Alongside…
August 17, 2026
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 17, 2026
After a stressful six weeks, the Western Canadian fed market appears to have found some support. Weighted average steer prices ended the week $5/cwt higher than last week at $321/cwt. This week’s weighted average is just shy of the 10-year index of $322/cwt, projected for September. Weighted average heifer prices were at $318/cwt, up $7/cwt…
August 2, 2026
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Sawyer pledges producer-focused approach
Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting the beef sector through collaboration, trade and producer engagement during her first address to the Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit as minister. Speaking to producers and industry representatives, Sawyer described Alberta’s beef industry as a cornerstone of the provincial economy…
August 1, 2026
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Sigurdson reflects on serving Alberta’s beef industry
Former Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson reflected on the relationships he built with producers and industry leaders during his time in office as he addressed attendees at the 2026 Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit. Returning to the Summit to introduce Alberta’s new Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Tara Sawyer, Sigurdson said representing…
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 28, 2026
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Public consultations open on interprovincial trade and enhanced feed ban
The federal government has launched public consultations on two proposed regulatory changes relevant to Canada’s beef industry. One consultation focuses on interprovincial trade, including a proposal that would allow, under specific circumstances and for a limited time, provincially inspected meat to move across provincial borders. The second examines proposed updates to Canada’s enhanced feed ban,…
July 23, 2026
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ABP highlights leadership, collaboration at PNWER Annual Summit
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) played a strong role at the 2026 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Edmonton, contributing to discussions on transportation, communications and industry collaboration while helping showcase Alberta Beef to delegates from across the region. The Annual Summit brings together government leaders, industry representatives and stakeholders from across the Pacific…
July 23, 2026
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CCA and CMC welcome proposed SRM regulatory changes
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) are welcoming proposed federal regulatory amendments that would modernize Canada’s specified risk material (SRM) requirements, a move they say would improve the competitiveness of Canada’s beef industry while maintaining the country’s strong food safety standards. Next step in modernizing Published in the Canada Gazette,…
July 22, 2026
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4-H Alberta celebrates graduates while investing in the next generation of leaders
Graduation may mark the end of one chapter for 4-H Alberta members, but the organization hopes it is just the beginning of a lifelong connection to leadership and community involvement. In its July Scoop newsletter, 4-H Alberta is celebrating its 2026 graduates while introducing new leadership opportunities designed to help member, and volunteers,continue growing within…
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Cattle Report
Updated: August 19, 2026
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Choice Heifers
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Boner Cows
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-Nov-26 | 286 | 448 | -- |
| 7-Dec-26 | 286 | 432 | -- |
| 1-Feb-27 | 282 | 426 | -- |
| 1-Mar-27 | 280 | 422 | -- |
| 29-Mar-27 | 284 | 420 | - |
| 29-Apr-27 | 290 | 418 | -- |
Last Updated on August 13, 2026
