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Featured
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Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce Plateau Cattle Co. as the recipients of the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award.
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Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
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September 23, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef announces its 2024-25 Council
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and convention in Calgary, AB, where it saw the election of the 2024-2025 CRSB Council, as follows. Chair: Ryan Beierbach (re-elected) Vice-Chair: Clay Holmes (re-elected) VOTING MEMBERS Beef Producer Associations Beef Processors and Associations Retail and Food Service Sector Non-Governmental Organizations Agriculture…
September 23, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 23, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $243/cwt live, $1/cwt higher than the previous week. US fed prices have just recently dropped below year ago levels whereas Alberta fed prices are still $10/cwt higher than a year ago. Light trade was reported last week with buying interest…
September 22, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Alberta Beef Producers’ new policy focuses on private land conservation
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) Board of Directors convened on September 16, 2024, to establish a strategic direction for balancing conservation initiatives with the needs of cattle producers. Over the past year, ABP has received substantial feedback regarding various conservation initiatives. While the scope of these concerns varies, they largely revolve around the potential impacts on…
September 19, 2024
News
Alberta grant open to projects focusing on the province’s rangelands
The Government of Alberta is accepting applications for a grant focusing on the province’s rangelands. The Rangeland Sustainability Program (RSP) is now open for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Dedicated to promoting the conservation and long-term sustainability of Alberta’s rangelands, the program funds collaborative projects with partners and stakeholders across the province. These projects aim to:…
September 19, 2024
News
Unlocking Insights: The Canadian feedlot and backgrounding operations benchmarking survey
With government regulations affecting beef production in other countries, it is crucial for Canada to adopt sustainable beef practices to maintain and grow our beef markets. Currently, Canada lacks a national benchmark of practices used by backgrounding and finishing operations, which can lead to uncertainty about current practices. To address this, the Canadian Benchmark survey…
September 18, 2024
News
Third cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council unveiled
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), has announced the members of the third cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). This new cohort includes nine fresh faces and 13 returning members from the second cohort, all set to serve 18-month terms. The CAYC, established in 2020, serves as a…
September 18, 2024
News
Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council seeking new members
Editors note: After date of publishing, the closing date has been extended by one week from September 25, 2025 to October 2, 2024. The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Council) is inviting applications for three new members to join its team. The Council, established under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAPA), plays a crucial…
September 16, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 16, 2024
In Alberta last week, fed prices averaged in the low $240/cwt moving lower for the eighth consecutive week, this is still $8-9/cwt higher than a year ago. Light dressed sales were reported from $405-$406/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded is being scheduled for delivery from anywhere early October to early November. Alberta fed cash-to-futures basis was…
September 13, 2024
Checking in with ABP
10 Albertans among finalists for Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Program
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, an initiative by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), has announced the 16 finalists for its 2024-2025 program year. The finalists were selected during the annual CYL Selections Competition, held on August 20, 2024, at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon, Sask. Semi-finalists from across Canada, involved in…
September 12, 2024
Health & Production
BCRC highlights its past year of industry investments in research and extension
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has released its 2023-2024 Year in Review highlighting key activities and outcomes from the past fiscal year. The report showcases how producer investments in the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off are tackling beef industry priorities while generating maximum value from every research dollar. “The BCRC uses producer input to direct Check-Off…
September 9, 2024
News
Federal government focuses on food security with new school and local food funds
The Canadian government has introduced the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) and the next phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) as part of a $62.9-million allocation in Budget 2024. These programs aim to support community-based not-for-profit organizations in improving local food security for Canadians of all ages. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,…
September 9, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 9, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $243.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Over the past month, fed prices have declined $10/cwt. Light trade was reported last week with buying interest noted from all three Western Canadian packers. Dressed sales were reported from $403.25-409.00/cwt FOB…
Featured
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Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce Plateau Cattle Co. as the recipients of the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award.
Meet John Smith and Laura Laing -
Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
Learn More
Cattle Report
Updated: 08/08/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 245.00 (NE)
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Choice Heifers
Live: 245.00 (NE)
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 310.45
Canadian Dollar
$72.82 0.05
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Nov-25 | 292 | 456 | -- |
| 01-Dec-25 | 290 | 448 | -- |
| 29-Dec-25 | -- | -- | -- |
| 26-Jan-26 | 292 | 440 | -- |
| 23-Feb-26 | 290 | 432 | -- |
| 23-Mar-26 | 290 | 430 | -- |
| 20-Apr-26 | 294 | 428 | -- |
Last Updated on August 7, 2025