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US Trade- Steers

Live: 243.00 (NE)
Rail: 378.00-385.00 (NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 243.00 (NE)
Rail: 378.00-385.00 (NE)

Canadian Dollar

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December 21, 2024 Inspiration

Celebrating 50 years of Farmfair International

This year Alberta wrapped up its fall show circuit with a bang as quality cattle from across the country attended the 50th year of Farmfair International. With the exhibit halls packed, quality genetics were on display over the course of the week at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Alberta Beef Producers was represented by General Manager…

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December 20, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Smaller fall auction volumes provide rebound in feeder prices

Alberta auction volumes from August through October were 18 per cent smaller than last year and 6 per cent smaller than the five-year average. Across western Canada, auction volumes were 13 per cent smaller than last year and 2 per cent smaller than the five-year average. Tighter supplies have shown up all year long, with…

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December 17, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 16, 2024

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $252/cwt live, $4.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Since the end of October, fed prices have rallied $14/cwt. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $415.00-416.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. U.S. packer interest was supportive and light…

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December 15, 2024 Checking in with ABP

ABP Magazine, Volume 4 Issue 4

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine Published ByBrad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving Front Cover DesignZoe McMullen Writing Brenna GrantDebra MurphyDianne FinstadJamie…

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December 13, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Annual Report | Government Relations and Policy

The early July Stampede Summit was a major success, with a record number of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in attendance. The Premier delivered remarks to a packed audience of beef producers and industry stakeholders, highlighting the importance of the beef industry in Alberta and reaffirming the government’s support. The event fostered productive conversations…

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December 12, 2024 Health & Production

Annual Report | Beef production and extension

ABP’s producer-led Research Committee once again invested producer check off dollars into research in 2023 to improve the competitiveness, sustainability, and profitability of beef producers. Proposals are received through the Agriculture Funding Consortium, undergo a scientific technical review, and then are evaluated by the producer representatives on the ABP research committee. Decisions are guided by…

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December 11, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Annual Report | A message from the General Manager

Reflecting on the past year, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has achieved significant milestones, driven by invaluable feedback from our producers, and our agreement with Canadian Cattle Association, which has allowed additional investments in Alberta’s beef industry. In January and February we returned to offering our Producer Meetings over shared meals. For a modest $10, producers…

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December 10, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Annual Report | A message from the Chair

In the last decade, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) commission has seen successes, challenges, and transformations. We’ve learned and grown through these experiences, and I’ve been honoured to support our community of cattle producers along the way. In such a diverse industry, it can be challenging to coordinate a unified voice. In the last few…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 9, 2024

In Alberta, fed cattle trade last week averaged around $247/cwt, $1/cwt softer than the previous week. From their lows in late October, fed prices have rallied 3 per cent. Dressed sales were mostly at $415/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were scheduled for the second half of December delivery. No negotiated cash sales to the U.S….

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December 9, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Presenting Alberta Beef Producers’ 2024 Annual Report

Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP’s) 2024 Annual Report is now available for download. In addition to ABP’s financial report, you’ll find the following updates:

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December 6, 2024 News

New regulations to protect Alberta’s agricultural lands and environment

The Government of Alberta has introduced new regulations aimed at ensuring responsible renewable energy development. These measures are designed to protect Alberta’s iconic landscapes, agricultural lands, and the environment for future generations. Over the past decade, Alberta’s renewable energy sector has seen rapid growth. However, the regulations governing this development have not kept pace, leading…

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December 4, 2024 News

Canadian beef producers celebrate new trade agreement with Indonesia

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), representing 60,000 beef producers across the country, is excited about the newly announced trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia. This development came during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia, where Canada’s Minister of International Trade signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a bilateral dialogue on sanitary and…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 15/08/2025

Steers

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Rail: 505.00-506.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 505.00-506.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 243.00 (NE)
Rail: 378.00-385.00 (NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 243.00 (NE)
Rail: 378.00-385.00 (NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 314.98

Canadian Dollar

$72.60   0.09

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
10-Nov-25 286 450 --
08-Dec-25 288 440 --
02-Feb-25 290 434 --
02-Mar-26 286 430 --
30-Mar-26 288 424 --
27-Apr-26 294 426 --
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Last Updated on August 14, 2025