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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

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March 9, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP Magazine – Volume 1 Issue 1

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLaura Laing Creative DirectorRic Fedyna Art DirectorBrianna Schretlen CreativeTracy IrvingTy VansonZoe McMullen WritingBrenda Lee SchoeppBrian PerillatDianne FinstadLaura…

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March 8, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | Integrity and a general curiosity will get you far: Dianne Finstad

RealAgriculture by Kara Oosterhuis March 8th is International Women’s Day and here at RealAgriculture we decided to feature some Canadian women in agriculture, for their drive and passion for the industry, and to highlight the trails they have blazed throughout their careers. Of course, there are not enough hours in the day to highlight every…

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

Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume trade last week with prices fully steady with the previous week. A handful of live steer trade was reported comparable with the previous week and the bulk of dressed trade was $254/cwt delivered. Average steer and heifer prices closed the week fully steady at $150.92 and $150.22/cwt respectively….

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March 5, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP delegates meet virtually for 46th Annual General Meeting

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 46th Annual General Meeting took place this week with the delegate body meeting virtually to review the organization’s strategic direction and debate resolutions. Delegates heard updates on ABP’s priority areas and voted on resolutions brought forward from producer meetings held at the end of last year. Presentations were made by ABP staff…

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March 5, 2021 Business Tools

ACA Hunter Access Survey: Your Land, Your Voice

As a producer, you depend on the land as your sole source of income and livelihood. It is no surprise that a landowner’s decision to grant access takes some consideration. The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is looking for landowners who are willing to participate in a short survey on hunter access. Whether you’re a producer…

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How census data help Canadian farmers

With the pandemic continuing to influence how we shop and prepare meals for our families, national agriculture and sustainable local food supplies are top of mind for many of us. That’s why it is important for our farmers to have access to critical information required to make informed decisions about their operations to help feed…

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March 4, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Beef sector saw winners and losers during COVID

The Western Producer by Barb Glen Consumers paid more for beef, processors and retailers increased their profits and feedlot owners lost millions in 2020 because of COVID-19. A paper published through the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, written by project co-ordinator Karen Spencer, indicates feedlots lost an estimated $379 million in gross revenues…

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March 2, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Check-off at Work | Federal pre-budget consultations launched

As the Government of Canada prepares to release Budget 2021, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland launched pre-budget consultations to hear from Canadians. The CCA submitted a set of recommendations focusing on the beef sector’s economic growth potential and the ability to enhance meaningful environmental outcomes and what domestic supports are needed…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 1, 2021

The Canfax fed steer price closed last week around $152/cwt, fully steady with the previous week. This is the first time in 36 weeks fed prices have been above last year. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.00-255.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for the first half of…

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February 27, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Agriculture exempt from TFW restrictions

As of November 1, 2020, the Alberta government reached an agreement with the federal government to restrict the number and types of jobs available to be filled by Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW). Some sectors, including agriculture, technology and caregiving, remain exempt from these restrictions based on acute and proven labour shortages. Travel restrictions in place…

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February 25, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Have 15 Minutes? Make an Impact on the Future of Beef Research

As someone who follows the BCRC Blog, you’re almost guaranteed to be what we call a ‘Canadian beef industry stakeholder’, meaning you own or manage beef cattle, conduct research on beef, cattle or forages, are a large animal veterinarian, own or work for an abattoir/beef processor, are a government employee in a beef-related role, work or…

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February 25, 2021 Business Tools

Enhancements to Livestock Price Insurance

As a result of industry feedback, producers will now have additional time to make policy purchases and claim settlements on all Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) programs. Going forward, purchase hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays are available from 2-11 p.m. MT. Settlement hours on Mondays are now offered from 2-11 p.m. MT. Producers can visit…

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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