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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July 26, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 26, 2021
Alberta direct cattle sales saw light to moderate cash trade last week with weighted average steer prices easing $1.73/cwt lower than the previous week. Dressed prices were steady to $5/cwt lower than the previous week from $252-253/cwt delivered. Light live trade was reported comparable with rail sales. Recent western Canadian fed slaughter totaled 52,919 head…
July 23, 2021
Trailblazers
Collaboration brings a mini-farm with global perspective to a rural school
A school in the southeast corner of the province is seeing its students branch into farming. This week, Irvine School saw the addition of calf shelters, livestock panels, and a learning pavilion. The infrastructure is part of the School’s new Agriculture Discovery Centre (ADC). It’s the first step towards a student-managed farm, that will eventually…
July 23, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | New grazing stewardship program for 6,000 Prairie acres
By Glenn Cheater, Alberta Farmer Express After growing its acres by 20 per cent last year, ALUS has lined up two big sponsors for a new initiative called Grazing Forward that will fund stewardship projects on 6,000 acres of Prairie ranchland. “A&W Canada and Cargill will together provide $1.8 million to support ranchers in Alberta,…
July 22, 2021
Issues & Insights
Federal government announces early designation of Livestock Tax Deferral provision
On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the early designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for prescribed drought regions, as well as federal support to Prairie provinces for immediate bilateral adjustments to AgriInsurance program to make drought-damaged crops available for feed. “Our Government is working closely with our provincial partners…
July 22, 2021
Trailblazers
Igniting the future of agriculture – Jessica Sperber
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a two-part series that was originally published together in ABP, the magazine. Please stay tuned for the second part, featuring David MacTaggart. 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 out…
July 21, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP’s ‘Dealing with Drought’ town hall available online
Tuesday evening, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a town hall on the drought, with updates and discussion around ABP’s current work, as well as considerations for production, and insurance. In the following video, you’ll hear presentations from: Melanie Wowk, veterinarian, cattle producer, and ABP Chair, Karin Schmid, ABP Production and Extension Lead, and Stacey Domolewski, Research…
July 21, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Watching | In Dire Need: Drought Management
This week, Jim Gerrish of American Grazing Lands Services LLC partnered with Foothills Forage & Grazing Association and MaiaGrazing to present a drought management webinar for primary producers. Hear Gerrish talk about drought, Standardized Precipitaiton Index, water infiltration, pasture productivity in a drought, and management strategies that can help producers manage through it. ‘What We’re…
July 20, 2021
Checking in with ABP
CCA’s Virtual Town Hall available on YouTube
On Monday, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) hosted a producer town hall on drought and wildfire. The event started with an update on the immediate relief measures requested of federal and provincial governments. Then, Provincial Cattle Associations provided local updates on their situations. The whole group then took questions from participants. In the following recording, you’ll hear from…
July 20, 2021
Trailblazers
Realizing new opportunity through ranch branded retail
March 2020 was the month Trish Tetz, of Tetz Cattle, a fourth generation beef and grain farm located near Three Hills, AB, was set to launch her new Craft Beef Company, offering curated boxes of meat delivered straight to the consumer’s door. She had no idea the timing of their opening would coincide with a world-wide…
July 19, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 19, 2021
Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed last week around $151.75/cwt, $3/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed cattle prices have declined for five straight weeks, and over that timeframe have dropped $12.50/cwt. Last week dressed sales were reported from $251.50-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for the week of August 9th delivery. Competition on the cash…
July 17, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Seeking producer feedback on CRSB Framework
Thanks to those of you who participated in the CRSB’s workshop on June 16 for the Consultation on the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. We appreciate your contributions to our conversations on new trends and ways to improve the Framework. Canadian Beef Industry sets ambitious goals for 2030 As part of the engagement process in our…
July 15, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Ottawa ready to receive formal submissions for AgriRecovery
The federal government is ready to receive formal submissions for AgriRecovery, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau tweeted, following a Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture meeting, Thursday. Minister Bibeau shared that the federal government is ready to help, asked provinces to invoke the late participation provision of AgriStability, and urged the prairies to…
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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