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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 497.00-500.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 497.00-500.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA, TX, KN) last week
Rail: 360.00-365.00 (IA,NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 232.00 (NE, IA, TX, KN) last week
Rail: 360.00-365.00 (IA, NE) last week

Canadian Dollar

$72.28
0.19

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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July 15, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Join CCA, ABP for virtual town halls

Editor’s Update: If you missed the town halls, they are now available online: CCA’s Drought and Wildfire Relief and ABP’s Dealing with Drought. Please join us for two town hall discussions, to discuss drought and wildfire relief on both a national and provincial level. Monday, July 19, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p.m….

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July 15, 2021 Checking in with ABP

In the News | Spreading awareness of drought on the prairies

As part of our work in pushing forward on the first steps to triggering AgriRecovery Framework, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working with industry stakeholders, government officials, and the media. Saving the Herd: Beef producers urging government action on drought relief This week, we’ve been invited to discussions with mainstream media, as well as agricultural…

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July 13, 2021 Checking in with ABP

BCRC develops carbon-inspired webpage

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has published a new webpage dedicated to the relationship between beef cattle and the carbon cycle. “This page was developed for beef producers who are interested in gaining a better understanding of carbon dynamics and what they can do on their operations to increase carbon sequestration and reduce emissions,”…

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July 12, 2021 Issues & Insights

Manure releases on confined feeding operations: response and prevention

With the historic heat wave hovering over Alberta in past weeks many of us have been longing for rain to cool things off and revive crops. But heavy rains can increase the risk of a manure release. A release of manure from a confined feeding operation (CFO) is a serious issue that needs to be…

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July 12, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 12, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales saw moderate volume trade last week with weighted average prices closing $2.28 and $3.14/cwt lower than the previous week for steers and heifers respectively. Dressed prices were generally $3-4/cwt lower than the previous week’s rail average in a full $258-263/cwt delivered trade range. Light live trade was reported comparable with rail…

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July 9, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Saving the Herd: Beef producers urging government action on drought relief

With severe drought conditions affecting livestock operations across the prairies, beef producers are urging government action on drought relief. Perspectives – Conditions across the province – Insurance and alternate feed options – Contact your local municipality – Additional resources Perspectives “The lack of moisture and extremely high environmental temperatures in our area are quickly decimating…

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July 8, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Livestock producers are powerful allies for grassland birds

By Ian Cook, Grassland Conservation Manager, Birds Canada The Prairies, with their rich biodiversity, are one of the most important ecosystems for birds in North America. This article is the second installment in a three-part series exploring the connections between the Canadian Prairies, prairie producers, and birds.  Prairie plants and animals evolved alongside free-roaming bison…

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July 7, 2021 Issues & Insights

Connecting agriculture to curriculum in the classroom

Inspiring Youth, Building Community and Next Generation in Agriculture For many past generations of youth who grew up in rural Alberta, farm and ranch chores were part of the daily morning and evening routine before and after school. For a growing number of rural schools today, students are now doing chores when they get to school. At Altario, a…

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Cattle Report

Updated: January 12, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 497.00-500.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 497.00-500.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA, TX, KN) last week
Rail: 360.00-365.00 (IA,NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 232.00 (NE, IA, TX, KN) last week
Rail: 360.00-365.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 297.70

Canadian Dollar

$72.28   0.19

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
16-Mar-26 286 446 --
13-Apr-26 290 444 --
11-May-26 298 446 --
08-June-26 302 444 --
06-July-26 294 -- --
03-Aug-26 288 -- --
31-Aug-26 278 440 --
Last Updated on December 18, 2025