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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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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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  • Producer Meetings

    Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at upcoming Producer Meetings.

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January 30, 2021 Innovation & Technology

TELUS division connects the agriculture industry

Digitization of information and data management — that will be the focus of the Vancouver-based company best known nationally as a cellphone, TV and Internet provider. As its new agriculture division acquires and partners with nine companies (so far) TELUS Agriculture takes on a global reach. TELUS Agriculture doesn’t plan to be part of the…

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January 29, 2021 Business Tools

Thinking about EU certification?

News of Canadian Beef hitting shelves in Spain was an encouraging step in the right direction when it comes to trade with the European Union (EU). Producers across the province may have some questions regarding the eligibility of their herd and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has developed resources to streamline the process. Recognizing that…

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January 28, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Cattle Market Update

Last year saw major cattle/beef supply chain issues which resulted in very volatile slaughter cattle markets. Although processing levels recovered and exceeded a year ago in the second half of 2020, supply chain issues in the second quarter weighed on the market throughout the rest of the year as it took months to work through…

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January 28, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | The Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Canadian Agriculture

Farmwork to Feed Canada by Brigid Savage For the women we spoke with, the main challenges experienced by women in agriculture include lack of representation, the gender wage gap, and gender discrimination. Joan Craig is a beef producer who lives in Arthur, Ontario. She owns and operates her farm with her husband. Craig grew up on…

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January 27, 2021 Innovation & Technology

What We’re Reading | If GM has it’s way you won’t be able to Buy a Fossil Fuelled Vehicle come 2035

BNN Bloomberg by David Welch General Motors Co. is promising to go green by making all of its global operations and vehicles carbon neutral by 2040, including selling only zero-emission models by 2035. The pledge is a bold embrace by the automaker of emission-reduction goals set by California. The state is one of the largest…

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January 26, 2021 Inspiration

Living the high life

In the rugged mountains of Austria, we take a closer look at the majestic Highland, one of the oldest registered breeds of cattle in the world. Originating in the west of Scotland, the Highlander has a distinct look with its wavy hair, long horns, and red coat and is one of the most photographed breeds….

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January 25, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | How can AgTech Help the Livestock Industry After the Events of 2020?

Successful Farming by Laurie Bedord There is no question 2020 will go down in the history books as one of the most challenging years for agriculture. It also highlighted a number of issues facing the livestock industry. During a Precision Livestock Farming session at the virtual Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, industry experts look back on the…

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January 24, 2021 Innovation & Technology

What We’re Reading | Smart Farming, or the Future of Agriculture

We are a Ukraine-based company which means that our parents and grandparents lived in the era of infamous Soviet collective farms, where tractors were considered to be an ultimate technology. For them, a smart farm will sound like a fairy tale. So let it be, a fairy tale of a smart farm. First of all,…

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January 21, 2021 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | US Agricultural Water use Declining for Most Crops and Livestock Production

Climate change and a growing world population require efficient use of natural resources. Water is a crucial component in food production, and water management strategies are needed to support worldwide changes in food consumption and dietary patterns. Agricultural production and food manufacturing account for a third of water usage in the U.S. Water use fluctuates with weather…

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January 21, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Your check-off explained

Non-refundable National Levy: $2.50 Canada Beef: 50% Beef Cattle Research Council: 44% Public and Stakeholder Engagement: 6% Refundable Provincial Service Charge: $2.00 Alberta Beef Producers: $0.72 Refunds: $0.70 Alberta’s Allocation to Canadian Cattlemen’s Association: $0.48 Remitter Rebate: $0.05 Work Done with Provincial Service Charge Funds ABP is building strong relationships with the new provincial government…

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January 21, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP Statement on Coal

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has heard concerns from producers regarding open-pit coal extraction in the eastern slopes of Alberta and their potential impacts on water quantity and quality, air quality and biodiversity. As an organization, we are frustrated with the limited public engagement that took place prior to the Government of Alberta rescinding the 1976…

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January 19, 2021 Innovation & Technology

What We’re Reading | Top 10 Techniques Innovation in Business

We have heard of many major businesses and brands of yesteryear’s now reduced to non-entities. Hindustan Motors (HM) had monopoly in passenger cars till the 1980’s with its classic Ambassador reigning supreme on Indian roads. With the arrival of Maruti car and later on several new generation cars, HM lost out miserably. Likewise, Hindustan Lever…

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  • Producer Meetings

    Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at upcoming Producer Meetings.

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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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