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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$71.65
0.11

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March 30, 2021 Checking in with ABP

A message from the Alberta Beef Producers Board of Directors

The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 2019-20 Plan identified, the improvement of communications with producers and the public through an enhanced communications strategy with robust measurements of engagement and effectiveness, as one of six strategic objectives. Communication and engagement with Alberta’s cattle producers and beef industry stakeholders has been an ongoing priority for ABP that requires…

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March 30, 2021 Innovation & Technology

CBIC returns for another virtual event Aug 31-Sept 2, 2021

Canada’s national beef conference will be hosting the industry virtually for the second year in a row! CBIC has moved a few weeks later and will be hosted from August 31 – September 2, 2021, with more details being released in the upcoming months.  Each day will host a variety of sessions/courses and will give…

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March 29, 2021 Issues & Insights

Western Canadian Animal Health Network quarterly meeting reports available

The Western Canadian Animal Health Network (WeCAHN) recently held the third quarterly meeting of the beef network discussing animal health events and data from the beef sector during the period October-December 2020. Highlights included an update on the investigation into the Anaplasmosis outbreak in Manitoba last fall, as well as recent Bovine Leucosis Virus testing….

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March 29, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 29, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales were limited by a smaller cash offering last week as many feedlots revert out of cash and back to the formula grid market. It should be noted that total weekly marketings last week were the smallest so far this year. Light steer trade was marked at $250/cwt delivered, generally steady with…

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March 26, 2021 Checking in with ABP

CCA confirms leadership, sets path forward for year ahead at Annual General Meeting

At the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Board Members re-elected Bob Lowe (AB) and Reg Schellenberg (SK) as President and Vice President, respectively, and set CCA’s path forward for the upcoming year.  During a productive AGM, CCA discussed the beef industry’s priorities for the year ahead, including focusing…

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March 26, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP welcomes decision on removal of AgriStability reference margin limit

Following today’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, an agreement has been reached to remove the reference margin limit (RML) within AgriStability. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) would like to thank Minister Dreeshen, and the Prairie Ministers, for accepting this recommendation and providing producers with an enhanced business risk management program. Today’s announcement means $95 million…

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March 25, 2021 Issues & Insights

125,000-acre initiative aims to conserve Canadian prairies through collaboration with ranchers

Ducks Unlimited Canada, McDonald’s Canada and Cargill support expansion of Canadian grazing land and forages to help combat impacts of climate change and protect wildlife. Beef farmers and ranchers play an important role in providing quality food, but few people know they also play an essential role in protecting Canada’s land, water and wildlife. With…

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March 25, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Synthetic meat may not be the answer to agriculture’s climate woes

The Pig Site by Global Ag Media Debates around livestock and meat consumption are on the rise in Europe as well as in other western countries. As European professionals of the livestock sector, we acknowledge this fact and are doing our best to take action on societal demands and environmental concerns. More progress can –…

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March 24, 2021 Business Tools

Working with Ducks Unlimited Canada to restore prairie wetlands

by Mary MacArthurphoto credit: Prairie Song Photography The bitter cold that blanketed the prairies has eased. The sun is shining, the winds have calmed, the days are longer, and the Andrew family is reminded why they live and ranch in the Special Areas. It’s things such as the snowy owl that lives at the end…

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March 23, 2021 Innovation & Technology

What We’re Reading | Decision tool will help protect beef herds from Johne’s disease

University of Saskatchewan WCVM Today by Lianne Price Johne’s disease is an incurable enteric disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium spp. paratuberculosis. The pathogen causes extreme diarrhea with severe weight loss resulting in death. Over 67 per cent of Canada’s dairy herds are infected with this chronic infectious disease, which spread quickly throughout dairy herds as…

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March 22, 2021 Issues & Insights

Supporting Our Restaurant Customers, Pasture to Plate

Jill Harvie has a passion for the restaurant industry. Her podcast “Food Careers by Bright Pasture” highlights the people who move food from pasture to plate. She’s an outspoken advocate on behalf of the Canadian beef industry, knocking down silos between producers and customers. In a recent episode, Jill spoke with Marcel Blais, President of…

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March 22, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 22, 2021

Alberta direct cattle sales saw weighted average prices ease modestly lower last week. The majority of trade was reported dressed at $250/cwt delivered and delivery dates were scheduled for the first week of April. Western Canadian fed slaughter for the week ending March 13th was 1% smaller than the previous week and YTD were 15%…

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Cattle Report

Updated: September 21, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)

Choice Heifers

Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 283.65

Canadian Dollar

$71.65   0.11

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
14-Dec-26 282 438 --
11-Jan-27 -- -- --
08-Feb-27 278 432 --
08-Mar-27 278 430 --
05-Apr-27 282 426 --
03-May-27 288 426 --
31-May-27 296 434 --
Last Updated on September 17, 2026

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