Live: 315.00-326.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 315.00-326.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 225.00-230.00 (NE, IA, TX, KS) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 225.00-230.00 (NE, IA, TX, KS) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
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$72.28
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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
Checking in with ABP
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
Inspiration
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…
February 9, 2026
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Sigurdson responds on AAFC Lacombe closure
Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation says the province is raising concerns with Ottawa following the federal government’s decision to close the Lacombe Research and Development Centre. In a public statement shared this week, Minister RJ Sigurdson said the province has heard concerns from Albertans about the closure and emphasized the importance of farm-focused research…
February 9, 2026
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CCA launches survey on traceability
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is hosting an online survey to gather producer feedback on the proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations, which are currently paused. Producers can complete the survey by clicking the CCA Producer Survey button below. The survey is based on the proposed regulations as they…
February 4, 2026
Innovation & Technology
Canadian beef industry statement on AAFC research cuts
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) are concerned about Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) reductions affecting research farms, facilities, programs and research expertise at Nappan (Nova Scotia), Quebec City (Quebec) and Lacombe (Alberta). We recognize the fiscal pressures facing the federal government; however, the cuts will have far-reaching impacts…
February 3, 2026
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ABP hosts state and provincial cattle groups alongside NCBA’s CattleCon
Supporting cross-border cattle industry connections Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a meeting of state and provincial cattle groups in Nashville, TN on Monday, to coincide with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattle Industry Convention and Tradeshow (CattleCon). The meeting brought together representatives from U.S. state cattle associations and Canadian provincial organizations, along with others from across the beef value chain, as an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships at…
January 30, 2026
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Agriculture research centres heavily impacted by federal budget cuts
Recently announced budget cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raise important questions about the impact to beef and forage work done in support of the industry. Media reports indicate AAFC facilities tied to beef and forage research are among those facing capacity reductions or even closures as part of cuts announced under the 2025 federal…
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Cattle Report
Updated: August 17, 2026
Steers
Live: 315.00-326.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 315.00-326.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 225.00-230.00 (NE, IA, TX, KS) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 225.00-230.00 (NE, IA, TX, KS) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 332.46
Canadian Dollar
$72.28 0.12
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
