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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.50-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.50-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 218.00 (NE, IA, CO) 222.00-224.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 340.00-347.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 218.00 (NE, IA, CO) 222.00-224.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 340.00-347.00 (IA, NE) 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 24, 2025

Steers

Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.50-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.50-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 218.00 (NE, IA, CO) 222.00-224.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 340.00-347.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 218.00 (NE, IA, CO) 222.00-224.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 340.00-347.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 297.91

Canadian Dollar

$70.94   0.09

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
16-Feb-26 276 418 --
16-Mar-26 276 412 --
13-Apr-26 280 408 --
11-May-26 288 410 --
08-June-26 294 408 --
06-July-26 286 -- --
03-Aug-26 278 -- --
Last Updated on November 21, 2025