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US Trade- Steers
Live: 218.00-222.00 (NE, IA), 220.00-222.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 218.00-222.00 (NE, IA), 220.00-222.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week
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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
News
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…
August 27, 2026
News
Saskatchewan professor honoured for beef research contributions
University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Bart Lardner has received the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Lardner, a professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and chair of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Strategic Research Program in Cow-Calf and Forage Systems, is being recognized for more than 20 years of…
August 26, 2026
News
U.S. livestock groups oppose proposed beef import plan
Four major U.S. agricultural and livestock organizations are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider a proposed plan that would allow additional beef imports over a 90-day period. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and United States Cattlemen’s Association said in a letter released August 25, 2026, that they are…
August 26, 2026
News
Alberta extends AgriStability enrolment amid wet conditions
Alberta farmers dealing with excessive moisture this growing season will have more time to access support through the AgriStability program. The Alberta and federal governments have announced changes for the 2026 program year, including an extension of the enrolment deadline from April 30 to October 1, 2026. The move is intended to help producers assess…
August 24, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Deadlines approaching on interprovincial trade and enhanced feed ban consultations
There are only a few days remaining for producers to have their voices heard through 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. …
August 24, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 24, 2026
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $309/cwt live, $10/cwt lower than the previous week. Western Canadian packer competition on the cash market was limited with one packer buying most of the cattle. Dressed sales were from $513.50-515.25/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery through the month of…
August 24, 2026
News
Alberta opens applications for rangeland funding
Alberta organizations working to improve the health and productivity of the province’s rangelands can apply for funding through the Rangeland Sustainability Program, with applications for 2026-27 open until September 16. The Government of Alberta is investing $1.4 million in the program this year to support projects focused on the long-term health, biodiversity and resilience of Alberta’s…
August 21, 2026
News
B.C. ranching families receive national environmental stewardship award
The Miller and Grier families of Chilco Ranch-Miller Ranches in Hanceville, B.C., were announced as the 2026 recipients of the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) national Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). The award was presented during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg. Chilco Ranch–Miller Ranches was selected from six regional nominees from across Canada. A fourth-generation…
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
Checking in with ABP
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…
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Cattle Report
Updated: August 31, 2026
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 218.00-222.00 (NE, IA), 220.00-222.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 218.00-222.00 (NE, IA), 220.00-222.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 313.12
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Nov-26 | 266 | 414 | -- |
| 21-Dec-26 | 268 | 408 | -- |
| 18-Jan-27 | 266 | 406 | -- |
| 15-Feb-27 | 266 | 398 | -- |
| 15-Mar-27 | 266 | 398 | -- |
| 12-Apr-27 | 274 | 396 | -- |
| 10-May-27 | 280 | 402 | -- |
Last Updated on August 27, 2026
