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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 296.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 296.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 218.00-220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 218.00-220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$71.58
0.34
June 11, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Young Guns and the future of the beef industry

Attention Young Guns: What does the future of beef look like?

It’s back! Alberta Beef Producers’ Young Guns Contest is set to roll for 2021, with a focus on agricultural innovations in the beef sector. We have a panel of beef industry judges, and some incredible cash prizes. All we need now, is your creativity!

Eligibility

To enter, applicants must be between the ages of eight and 21 (on July 30, 2021), and involved in Beef 4-H, junior cattle shows, or beef production.

As for the medium — show off your creativity! We’ll accept entries submitted in forms such as a written piece, presentation, video, social media campaign, blog post or media pitch.

Theme

This year we want you to look at what the future holds. What do you think will be the beef industry’s greatest innovation in the years to come?

Prizes

The top three submissions will receive a cash prize and (with permission) may be featured on ABP Daily

  • 1st Place – $1,000
  • 2nd Place – $500
  • 3rd Place – $250
Deadline

To be eligible to win, submissions must be in by midnight, July 30, 2021. The winners will be determined by a panel of judges by August 16, 2021.

How to enter

Once you have your submission ready, send it along with your entry form to:

Katelyn Laverdure
Lead, Stakeholder Communications
Alberta Beef Producers
165, 6815 8 Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
E-mail: katelynl@albertabeef.org

Cattle Report

Updated: 12/05/2025

Steers

Live: 296.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 296.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.00-491.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 218.00-220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 218.00-220.00 (TX, KN), 225.00-228.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 352.00-360.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 284.86

Canadian Dollar

$71.58   0.34

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
28-Jul-25 274 -- --
25-Aug-25 268 390 --
22-Sep-25 264 392 450
20-Oct-25 258 386 452
17-Nov-25 252 380 446
15-Dec-25 254 370 442
Last Updated on May 1, 2025