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US Trade- Steers
Live: 218.00 (IA)
Rail: 345.00 (IA)
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US Trade - Heifers
Live: 218.00 (IA)
Rail: 345.00 (IA)
Rail: 345.00 (IA)
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March 4, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers announces 2026 Board of Directors
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting this week, bringing together delegates from across the province. In addition to reviewing the commission’s work, and voting on resolutions, delegates also elected six eligible producers to the ABP Board of Directors. Board of Directors Elected 2026 Sitting The first meeting of the 2026 Board…
March 3, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers hosts Producer Town Hall on Traceability
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a Producer Town Hall on Traceability on March 2, ahead of its Annual General Meeting, bringing together industry representatives and cattle producers to share perspectives on one of the most pressing issues currently facing the beef sector. “Traceability has become one of the most talked-about issues in the Canadian beef…
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
Business Tools
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
The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) was conceived in the minds of a small group of rangeland specialists and was first brought forward at the International Rangeland Congress in Hohhot, China, in 2008. It ruminated for some time while an international support group was assembled, which successfully navigated it through four stages of…
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
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…
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Cattle Report
Updated: September 4, 2026
Steers
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Choice Steers
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Choice Heifers
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Rail: 345.00 (IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 302.33
Canadian Dollar
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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
