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Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$71.76
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March 2, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 2, 2026
Since the start of the year, fed prices have rallied $22/cwt or 7 per cent. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $319/cwt live, a new record high. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $527.50–533.50/cwt FOB the feedlot….
February 27, 2026
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Traceability Discussions Underway
Proposed federal amendments to Canada’s traceability regulations have generated significant reaction across the industry. For many producers, concerns focus on whether the proposed changes are necessary and whether they would work in practice at the farm and ranch level. Others are raising questions about cost, complexity, and the potential for government overreach. At the same…
February 27, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers encouraged by AgriStability enhancements
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraged to see further details following the 2025 announcement that some pasture costs will be included as an allowable expense beginning with the 2026 AgriStability program year. This change will help make AgriStability more responsive for cattle producers, particularly those who rely on rented pastureland, and better reflect the real…
February 27, 2026
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Beef Cattle Code of Practice update underway
Public comment period provides opportunity for industry input Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is currently undergoing an update, with a public comment period expected to begin April 13, 2026. The Code sets out basic standards for animal care practices for producers. It was originally released in 2013 and reviewed in 2018. An update process began in 2023 through the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), which oversees Code development in…
February 26, 2026
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New CRSB incentive launched for 2026
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is offering a $400 incentive in 2026 to eligible CRSB Certified beef producers who maintain or achieve certification under the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard. According to CRSB, the goal is to encourage beef sourcing through certified supply chains. All beef producers who keep their certification current as…
February 25, 2026
Business Tools
Albertan becomes first CRSB youth councillor
Laura Buss, who grew up on a cow-calf operation north of Westlock, Alta., has been appointed as the first youth councillor to the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). Buss was selected through a nomination process coordinated with the Canadian Cattle Youth Council and will serve in an ex-officio (non-voting) role on the CRSB Council….
February 25, 2026
Inspiration
Why the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists matters to Alberta ranchers
The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) was conceived in the minds of a small group of rangeland specialists and was first brought forward at the International Rangeland Congress in Hohhot, China, in 2008. It ruminated for some time while an international support group was assembled, which successfully navigated it through four stages of…
February 23, 2026
Checking in with ABP
ABP to host dedicated traceability discussion
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is hosting a dedicated traceability session to give Alberta cattle producers additional time and space to share their perspectives. As ABP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) follows a formal governance agenda, with strict time limits for input, ABP has scheduled this Producer Town Hall on Traceability to ensure there is dedicated time for open discussion preceding the AGM. This session builds on discussions already taking place across the…
February 23, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 23, 2026
Alberta weighted average fed steers closed the week just north of $315/cwt, while heifers were at $313/cwt. Dressed sales were reported from $520–530/cwt delivered, $5–7/cwt stronger than the prior week. Cattle that traded were scheduled from immediate to the first half of March delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted, but no sales were confirmed. Cattle from Saskatchewan…
February 20, 2026
Business Tools
Moisture Deficiency Insurance sign-up deadline is February 28
Producers are reminded that the deadline to sign up for Moisture Deficiency Insurance (MDI) is February 28. Moisture Deficiency Insurance is designed to provide coverage when precipitation levels fall below historical averages during the growing season. The program can help offset feed costs and reduce financial risk in dry conditions. Producers who wish to participate…
February 19, 2026
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Great stewardship deserves recognition
Reminder that nominations for ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award 2026 are now open! Plateau Cattle Co. was featured on Global News recently as part of Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrations. The operation, run by John Smith and Laura Laing, was Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) winner. Plateau’s story is a strong reminder of…
February 19, 2026
Innovation & Technology
Olds College takes a reset year for AgSmart
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is taking a reset year for AgSmart in 2026. The learning exposition is expected to return in 2027 with a renewed focus on applied research, technology and national collaboration across the agriculture sector. AgSmart has traditionally been a three-day event featuring expert speakers, live technology demonstrations, education sessions and…
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Cattle Report
Updated: October 30, 2026
Steers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 248.97
Canadian Dollar
$71.76 0.11
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-27 | 290 | 468 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 294 | 460 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 300 | 456 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 306 | 460 | -- |
| 14-Jun-27 | 310 | 462 | -- |
| 12-Jul-27 | 302 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 29, 2026
