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February 27, 2026
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Traceability Discussions Underway
Proposed federal amendments to Canada’s traceability regulations have generated significant reaction across the industry. For many producers, concerns focus on whether the proposed changes are necessary and whether they would work in practice at the farm and ranch level. Others are raising questions about cost, complexity, and the potential for government overreach. At the same…
February 27, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers encouraged by AgriStability enhancements
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraged to see further details following the 2025 announcement that some pasture costs will be included as an allowable expense beginning with the 2026 AgriStability program year. This change will help make AgriStability more responsive for cattle producers, particularly those who rely on rented pastureland, and better reflect the real…
February 25, 2026
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Albertan becomes first CRSB youth councillor
Laura Buss, who grew up on a cow-calf operation north of Westlock, Alta., has been appointed as the first youth councillor to the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). Buss was selected through a nomination process coordinated with the Canadian Cattle Youth Council and will serve in an ex-officio (non-voting) role on the CRSB Council….
February 25, 2026
Inspiration
Why the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists matters to Alberta ranchers
Editor’s Note: 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, declared by the United Nations. This column by Dr. Barry Irving explores what that means for Alberta ranchers and why engagement matters. Watch for additional IYRP-related content in the months ahead. How the IYRP came to be The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists…
February 23, 2026
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ABP to host dedicated traceability discussion
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is hosting a dedicated traceability session to give Alberta cattle producers additional time and space to share their perspectives. As ABP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) follows a formal governance agenda, with strict time limits for input, ABP has scheduled this Producer Town Hall on Traceability to ensure there is dedicated time for open discussion preceding the AGM. This session builds on discussions already taking place across the…
February 23, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 23, 2026
Alberta weighted average fed steers closed the week just north of $315/cwt, while heifers were at $313/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $520–530/cwt delivered, $5–7/cwt stronger than the prior week. Cattle that traded were scheduled from immediate to the first half of March delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted, but no sales were confirmed. Cattle from Saskatchewan…
February 19, 2026
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Great stewardship deserves recognition
Reminder that nominations for ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award 2026 are now open! Plateau Cattle Co. was featured on Global News recently as part of Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrations. The operation, run by John Smith and Laura Laing, was Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) winner. Plateau’s story is a strong reminder of…
February 19, 2026
Innovation & Technology
Olds College takes a reset year for AgSmart
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is taking a reset year for AgSmart in 2026. The learning exposition is expected to return in 2027 with a renewed focus on applied research, technology and national collaboration across the agriculture sector. AgSmart has traditionally been a three-day event featuring expert speakers, live technology demonstrations, education sessions and…
February 18, 2026
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Alberta farm roots shine in new partnership with women pro hockey stars
Canada Beef is partnering with two standout professional hockey players, and one of them brings deep Alberta agricultural roots to the table. Emerance Maschmeyer, goaltender for a team in Vancouver and a native of Bruderheim, Alberta, joins Ella Shelton, a professional women’s hockey player for a team in Ontario, as the newest faces of the Pick…
February 17, 2026
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) 2026-27 Applications Now Open
The Program Welcomes Young People Ages 18 to 35 from Across Canada, Involved in Various Aspects of the Beef Supply Chain. Through mentorship, networking, and travel, the Canadian CYL Program acts as an industry succession planning tool to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills and tools they need to continue to drive…
February 12, 2026
Business Tools
Consultations begin on next ag policy framework
Consultations are now underway on the next five-year agricultural policy framework, targeted for implementation in 2028. Formally named the Next Policy Framework (NPF) by the Government of Canada, the NPF is a federal-provincial-territorial agreement that will shape programs and supports for Canada’s agriculture sector starting in 2028. It will take over from the 2023-2028 Sustainable…
February 9, 2026
Health & Production
Strychnine option for gophers ruled out for 2026
Producers will not have access to strychnine for Richardson’s ground squirrel control in 2026, after Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) denied a joint emergency use request from Alberta and Saskatchewan. The request was submitted in response to increasing ground squirrel populations and concerns about damage to pasture, hay land and crops. Producers and provincial officials argued that…
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Cattle Report
Updated: April 1, 2026
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Boner Cows
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Jun-26 | 314 | 466 | -- |
| 20-Jul-26 | 308 | -- | -- |
| 17-Aug-26 | 304 | 466 | -- |
| 14-Sept-26 | 298 | 466 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 294 | 466 | 580 |
| 09-Nov-26 | 284 | 456 | 572 |
| 07-Dec-26 | 288 | 448 | 574 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026
