Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.50-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 487.50-493.50 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
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
Rail: 340.00-347.00 (IA, NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
$70.94
0.09
0.09
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August 4, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Premier, Ministers see the impacts of drought first-hand
On July 31, Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon and Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development Nate Horner, toured the dry conditions facing cattle producers at the Hale Ranch near Bassano, Alberta. The group, joined by Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) executive and staff, discussed…
August 4, 2021
Issues & Insights
Buyer Beware: Fraudsters taking advantage of high hay prices
Farmers and ranchers are being urged to use caution when making hay and feed-related purchases. According to Saskatchewan RCMP and Livestock Services Saskatchewan, several producers in the province have been the victims of fraud in trying to purchase hay. In the cases, advertisements placed on social media and other buy/sell platforms requested immediate payment, even…
August 4, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Watching | Experiencing drought stress? Ask the experts: webinar recording
On July 29, Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) hosted a webinar on drought stress, moderated by Stacey Domolewski, Research and Innovation Coordinator for the BCRC. Speakers: Dr. Cheryl Waldner, NSERC/Beef Cattle Research Council Senior Research Chair in Beef Cattle Health in Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Bart Lardner,…
August 4, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Researchers looking for native rangelands in Alberta, Saskatchewan
A team of researchers out of the University of Saskatchewan is looking to culture and identify fungi from native rangelands in a step towards developing inoculums to improve forage productivity and salinity tolerance. What they’ll do The team will take soil samples from saline and non-saline native rangeland in Alberta and Saskatchewan, quantify soil characteristics,…
August 4, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
What We’re Reading | Klassen: Drought conditions spur on fall cattle run
By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network NewsContributor, Alberta Farmer Express Compared to last week, Western Canadian feeder yearling prices were relatively unchanged; calves traded $2 to $5 lower. The fall run has started. Drought like conditions have caused many ranchers to sell cattle 30 to 45 days earlier than normal. Steers averaging 900 pounds were readily trading in…
August 3, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of Aug 2, 2021
Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $150/cwt, mostly steady with the previous week. After dropping $14/cwt since June the fed market has found some stability averaging in the low $150s/cwt for the past three weeks. Last week dressed sales were reported from $248.50-251.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that…
August 3, 2021
Issues & Insights
Alberta government shares ‘farming in dry conditions’ resource
The Government of Alberta is dedicating a webpage to up-to-date information on the dry conditions in the province. Farming in dry conditions offers the latest precipitation maps, situation updates, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) crop insurance activity, and quick access to resources for farmers and ranchers managing through the drought. It is also providing information…
July 31, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Can the ag sector achieve zero plastic waste on the farm?
Cleanfarms and the Alberta Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) are publishing a series of information articles for Alberta farmers to develop a shared understanding of the importance of used agricultural plastics resource management. Modern farming utilizes technologies and innovative products that can help farmers operate efficiently with a goal of higher productivity yields in both…
July 29, 2021
Trailblazers
Igniting the future of agriculture – David MacTaggart
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series that was originally published together in ABP, the magazine. Please also check out the first portion, featuring Jessica Sperber. If you ever need to rejuvenate your enthusiasm for being in the beef industry, spend a little time with young people like these two Albertans. They’re…
July 28, 2021
Health & Production
Management considerations for grazing in a drought
If you are in the Canadian cattle industry right now, you are well-aware of the severity of drought conditions that exist across much of western Canada and the United States. Unfortunately, we are at a point where even if the forecast miraculously changed and it rained for a week, it would be too late for…
July 27, 2021
Trailblazers
Australian cattle ranch sells $500,000 in carbon credits to Microsoft
Improved grazing management strategies and soil testing consistency can pay big dividends to producers — and support the environment. By Laura Laing and Robin Galey Collecting consistent field data can have a truly high value, one Australian ranch finds. Wilmot Cattle Company in New South Wales recently signed off on a significant sale of carbon credits—valued at…
July 26, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | On the Frontlines: An inside look at meat inspection during COVID-19
It’s been a tough year and a half. Everyone has endured their share of adversity during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those working in meat slaughter inspection. My name is Ryan Morris. I grew up in the beautiful town of Lacombe, Alberta before moving to Calgary to pursue an education. I graduated from the Southern Alberta…
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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