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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
April 17, 2025 News

Applications now open for 2025 OFCAF program

The On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is open for applications.

This program aims to provide financial support to producers, helping them adopt and implement Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhance production efficiency, and improve sustainability and resiliency on their farms.

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), selected by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), is the delivery partner responsible for distributing funds associated with this program.

Important eligibility information:

  • Projects that only include the water portion of rotational grazing are not eligible for reimbursement.
  • Purchases made before April 1, 2025, are not eligible for reimbursement.
  • Pre-approval in writing from RDAR is required to qualify for program funding.

Producers are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to improve their farm operations while contributing to environmental sustainability. More information can be found, here.

About the Author

Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.

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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