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US Trade- Steers

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US Trade - Heifers

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Canadian Dollar

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  • Traceability

    Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.

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  • Producer Meetings

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November 15, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP looks for solutions to supply chain discrepancies

While prices at grocery stores and restaurants are increasing due to inflation, those costs aren’t equating to dollars in the pockets of primary producers. This, combined with the global pandemic and extreme weather events of the past year continue to wreak havoc on the cost of production, and underscore the growing disparity along the supply…

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November 15, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 15, 2021

Last week the Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed around $155.50/cwt, the market tone was steady with the previous week. Fed cattle prices have trended sideways for the past few months. Since the start of July fed cattle prices have ranged from $150-158/cwt. Last week dressed sales were reported from $258.50-261.50/cwt FOB lot. Most…

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November 15, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP Magazine – Volume 1 Issue 3

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay (Westren) Roberts Co-EditorLaura Laing CreativeTracy IrvingTy VansonZoe McMullen WritingBrenda Lee SchoeppBrian PerillatDianne FinstadLaura…

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November 14, 2021 Inspiration

Recipe: Instant Pot Lasagna

This ooey-gooey and very satisfying Instant Pot Lasagna can be on your table quickly and simply. Nothing beats the perfect lasagna, and now you can have a smaller version done fast in your instant pot too. We love lasagna here in many forms but making a huge pan of it can be time-consuming and exhausting. The Instant…

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November 12, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Recycling Council encourages landowners to consider on-farm composting

The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is hoping a new document will make it easier for landowners to consider on-farm composting. “This is a really cool project,” says Christina Seidel, Executive Director, RCA. “There have been challenges with traditional composting approaches that really look at composting as waste management…and that’s fraught with problems, because when…

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November 12, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Living Labs application needs producer input

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working closely with Alberta Barley, Alberta Wheat Commission, and several other industry organizations to identify and test innovative management practices or technologies on-farm. We have identified significant opportunities for the beef, forage and cropping sectors to work together to improve management practices and take advantage of new technologies that are…

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November 11, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Bringing innovations and expertise to Alberta ranchers

Twenty-eight producers in Alberta have new innovations and technologies on their farms, thanks to Rancher Researcher projects initiated by the Alberta Beef, Forage and Grazing Centre (ABFGC) and several Applied Research Associations. The projects started in 2017, with a three-year pilot. The Rancher Researcher Expansion Project started in 2020 and will wrap up next year….

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November 11, 2021 Issues & Insights

Cargill receives strike notice from workers’ union

On Wednesday, United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), Local 401 served Cargill with a strike notice. “We have conducted a strike vote in accordance with the requirements of the Labour Relations Code,” reads the notice from UFCW Local 401 President Thomas Hesse. “The results of that strike vote present an overwhelming desire to engage…

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November 10, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Ag for Life acquires Classroom Agriculture Program

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Classroom Agriculture Program (CAP) is set to return in January, now under the Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life) portfolio. “At Ag for Life, our main mission is to share knowledge, build connections with the community and provide ample learning opportunities for youth so they build a…

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November 9, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Be prepared for on-farm emergencies

Emergencies that involve livestock are complex and can progress quickly, putting people and animals at risk. Natural disasters, such as fires and floods, can pose a severe threat to a farm. Farmers are familiar with what natural hazards exist in their area and should adjust their emergency plans accordingly. For example, a farm located in…

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November 8, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 8, 2021

Alberta fed bids started off at $257/cwt delivered and by Wednesday afternoon/Thursday, bids/sales were reported in the $261-262/cwt area delivered to the plant. Dressed bids/sales were anywhere from steady to $5/cwt higher than the previous week. Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average price trend last week. For the month of October…

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November 8, 2021 Health & Production

What We’re Watching | Cover cropping on the Canadian prairies

Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) hosted a webinar in early November, and it’s now available to watch at any time. Here’s the description, followed by the video, from MBFI: Cover crops have the potential to bestow numerous agronomic, environmental, and economic benefits on Prairie farms. Despite this, they are often viewed with skepticism by…

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Featured

  • Traceability

    Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.

    Learn More
  • Producer Meetings

    Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.

    Register Today

Cattle Report

Updated: February 12, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 520.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 520.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 243.00 (KN)
Rail: ---

Choice Heifers

Live: 243.00 (KN)
Rail: ---

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 306.17

Canadian Dollar

$73.69   0.13

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
11-May-26 306 478 --
08-June-26 310 468 --
06-June-26 304 -- --
03-Aug-26 300 -- --
31-Aug-26 294 464 --
28-Sept-26 292 466 586
26-Oct-26 286 460 586
Last Updated on February 12, 2026