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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 302.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.50-493.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 302.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.50-493.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 225.00 (NE), 228.00 (KN, TX) last week
Rail: 350.00-355.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 225.00 (NE) 228.00 (KN, TX) last week
Rail: 350.00-355.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

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January 21, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | US Agricultural Water use Declining for Most Crops and Livestock Production

Climate change and a growing world population require efficient use of natural resources. Water is a crucial component in food production, and water management strategies are needed to support worldwide changes in food consumption and dietary patterns.

Agricultural production and food manufacturing account for a third of water usage in the U.S. Water use fluctuates with weather patterns but is also affected by shifts in production technology, supply-chain linkages, and domestic and foreign consumer demand.

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Cattle Report

Updated: November 17, 2025

Steers

Live: 302.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.50-493.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 302.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.50-493.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 225.00 (NE), 228.00 (KN, TX) last week
Rail: 350.00-355.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 225.00 (NE) 228.00 (KN, TX) last week
Rail: 350.00-355.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 301.07

Canadian Dollar

$71.38   0.03

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
09-Feb-26 282 432 --
09-Mar-26 282 426 --
06-Apr-26 282 420 --
04-May-26 290 422 --
01-June-26 298 422 --
29-June-26 292 412 --
27-July-26 282 -- --
Last Updated on November 13, 2025