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December 1, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Alberta Beef: Chili and chore horses at the Bar U

The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site has a way of making history feel close enough to touch, especially when woodsmoke hits the air, draft horses shift in their harnesses, and the steady rhythm of an old-style camp cookout comes to life.  That made it the perfect place for the first-ever Chuckwagon Chili Cook-Off, hosted…

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December 1, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 1, 2025

Alberta fed steers and heifers closed the week trading at $286 and $283/cwt respectively, down $9/cwt from the previous week. The live cattle futures complex traded limit down on Monday, November 24 before rebounding mid-week. The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday contributed to softer beef demand. Dressed sales were reported at $475–485/cwt delivered, $10–15/cwt lower than the…

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November 28, 2025 Health & Production

Sweat equity or just sweat?

Many still think of farming as a lifestyle choice. Anyone can operate a tractor, right? Put seed in the ground, move cattle to a new pasture, and success appears in the fall. More and more, Canadians romanticize farming without recognizing the effort required to farm. The long hours, the lack of sleep, the never-ending to-do…

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November 27, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Alberta Beef Producers applauds AgriStability enhancements in 2025 Federal Budget

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is welcoming amendments to the AgriStability program announced in the 2025 federal budget—changes that represent meaningful progress for cattle producers. Budget 2025 includes $109.2 million for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to support the federal-provincial-territorial AgriStability program. Key changes include: ABP Chair Doug Roxburgh says the announcement reflects years of collaboration between industry and government. “Thank…

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November 26, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Calgary Stampede welcomes new OH Ranch Manager

The Calgary Stampede has announced that Tyler Ritchie has accepted the role of Ranch Manager within its Agriculture & Western Events team. Reporting to Brett Warder, Manager of Agriculture and Western Events Operations, Ritchie will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the historic OH Ranch in Longview, Alberta. “Tyler brings an impressive depth of…

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November 26, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Influencing the Influencers: Content creators see ranching through a new lens

In an ideal world, every Canadian would have the chance to visit a ranch and see the care Canadian beef producers offer their livestock and land. Of course, the logistics of making that happen are not realistic, but that’s where social media influencers come in. By inviting a few sought-out content creators with big followings…

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November 24, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Canfax report for the week of November 24, 2025

Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $293/cwt live, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed prices are at the lowest point since May. Light trade was reported with dressed sales from $487.50–493.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. All Western Canadian packers bought cattle, but competition on the cash market was limited….

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November 20, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Producer Meetings: Registration now open

The 2026 Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) Producer Meetings are scheduled — and registration is now open! ABP’s Producer Meetings are where Alberta cattle producers guide policy, pass resolutions, and influence ABP’s direction. Based on producer feedback, ABP is continuing to include a dinner at every venue! “ABP’s Producer Meetings are one of the most important…

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November 17, 2025 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Report for the week of November 17, 2025

Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer prices rebounded less than $1.00/cwt, with steers averaging $296.00/cwt and heifers near $294.00/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $493.00–$495.00/cwt delivered, steady with the previous week. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery throughout December. U.S. packer interest was noted, and light volumes of Western Canadian cattle…

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November 14, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Canada Beef: Expanding markets and building health confidence

Canada Beef’s recent market development activities in priority markets in Southeast Asia are resulting in more possibilities for Canadian beef. Demand for Canadian beef was evident in the Indo-Pacific and parts of Asia, with high interest shown at Canada Beef’s first booth at Food & Hospitality Indonesia 2025, at market development initiatives in Vietnam, and…

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November 13, 2025 Health & Production

Border restrictions in place due to U.S. vesicular stomatitis outbreak

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced temporary import restrictions on horses, swine, and ruminants — including cattle — from certain U.S. states following an outbreak of vesicular stomatitis (VS). Importation of these animals from affected states is currently suspended until further notice. Canadian-origin animals that have been in a VS-affected state within the…

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November 13, 2025 Checking in with ABP

ABP 4-H scholarship winners announced

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to support the next generation of agricultural leaders through our annual partnership with 4-H Alberta. For 2025, ABP is thrilled to celebrate six ABP scholarship recipients through this program : Abbey Slorstad, Hannah Turner, Chance Scott, Davis Gottenbos, Rebecca Felske and Madeline Wiens. Supporting the next generation. Top row (L-R):…

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 18, 2025

Steers

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Heifers

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Choice Steers

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Rail: 495.00 del

Choice Heifers

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Rail: 495.00 del

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 303.80

Canadian Dollar

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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