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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 472.00-473.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 210.00 (TX, KN), 212.00-213.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 210.00 (TX, KN), 212.00-213.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
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Drought and Dry Conditions
Alberta Beef Producers has developed this page as a source of drought resources for cattle owners in Alberta. On it, you will find:
Includes: Updates from Government (and maps) | Drought Support and Resources | The Latest from ABP Daily | In the News | Looking after You
In January 2024, the Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative expanded to 23 new regions and the application deadline was extended to February 22.
Livestock drought assistance expanding to new regions in Alberta
Shortly thereafter, the Government of Alberta authorized the Drought Command Team to begin negotiations with major water license holders in southern Alberta river basins. The hope is to complete at least one water-sharing agreement for each of the Red Deer River, Box River, and Oldman River basins. The water-sharing agreements will be entered voluntarily and are expected to be completed before March 31.
Alberta Beef Producers continues to work with the Government of Alberta to explore the possibilities of a potential disaster relief framework.
Updates from Government of Alberta
“Since the last report (May 2, 2024), another major storm system brought significant rains across much of the east-half of the province, ranging from more than 100 mm in the Cypress Hills, 30 to 70 mm through parts of the Central Region and 20 to 40 mm across the agricultural lands in the
North East Region (Map 1). In sharp contrast, most of the Peace Region received very little moisture, a condition that has been ongoing for several months now.”
Drought Support
- Temporary Livestock Water Assistance – Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
- Putting poor crops to alternate use – Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
- Livestock Tax Deferral Provision – Government of Canada
Resources
- Agriculture Moisture Update – Government of Alberta
- Climate and Atlas Maps – Government of Alberta
- Drought Management Strategies – Beef Cattle Research Council
The Latest from ABP Daily
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Alberta adjusts water license transfers to increase availability
Alberta is making it easier for communities, businesses, and farmers to access water by removing the 10 per cent holdback on most water license transfers. Traditionally, transferring water required holding back 10 per cent, which often meant that available water couldn’t be used by those who needed it most. To address this issue, Alberta’s government…
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Polycrops: Challenges, triumphs, and valuable lessons from beef producers
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website. Polycrop forage blends have become a popular tool among beef producers to increase soil health, manage grazing, improve cow performance and enhance resilience to changing weather conditions. However, as with any farming practice, the results can vary based on location, weather and management…
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The future of water in Western Canadian agriculture
What happens when your most reliable water source melts away? That’s the urgent question at the heart of this episode of The Bovine podcast, hosted by Kara Mastel and brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers. This week’s guest, Dr. John Pomeroy, offers a deep dive into the future of water in the Canadian Prairies…
In the News
- Drought Livestock Assistance Initiative expanded in Alberta – Rural Routes (January 25)
Looking after you
Farming and ranching can be stressful.
If you need support, try:
Register by phone (Mon-Fri, 9:00-4:00): 1 (833) 827-4230
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(includes outside of province)
If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide:
Toll Free (24/7): 1 (833) 456-4566
Text support (4pm-12am ET daily): 45645
https://talksuicide.ca/
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1
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Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
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Cattle Report
Updated: 21/04/2025
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 472.00-473.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 472.00-473.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 210.00 (TX, KN), 212.00-213.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 210.00 (TX, KN), 212.00-213.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 332.00-335.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 272.16
Canadian Dollar
$72.60 0.21
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Jul-25 | 266 | -- | -- |
| 11-Aug-25 | 262 | 372 | -- |
| 8-Sep-25 | 256 | 376 | -- |
| 6-Oct-25 | 254 | 374 | 432 |
| 3-Nov-25 | 248 | 370 | 428 |
| 1-Dec-25 | 246 | 360 | 426 |
Last Updated on April 17, 2025