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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
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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
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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 4, 2026
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Results of national feedlot benchmark reveal opportunities
A new national survey of Canadian feedlots is providing the first comprehensive benchmark of management practices across the cattle feeding sector, offering valuable insight into how operations compare on feed, receiving protocols and growth-enhancing technologies. The survey, which collected responses from 87 feedlots across seven provinces, was led by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan,…
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…
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Cattle Report
Updated: September 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Nov-26 | 266 | 424 | -- |
| 25-Jan-27 | 266 | 420 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 264 | 410 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 268 | 408 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 274 | 406 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 280 | 412 | -- |
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Last Updated on September 3, 2026
