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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 321.50-323.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 527.50-533.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 321.50-323.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 527.50-533.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 239.00-245.00 (NE, IA), 244.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 239.00-245.00 (NE, IA), 244.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.12
0.28

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February 4, 2026 Innovation & Technology

Canadian beef industry statement on AAFC research cuts

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) are concerned about Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) reductions affecting research farms, facilities, programs and research expertise at Nappan (Nova Scotia), Quebec City (Quebec) and Lacombe (Alberta). We recognize the fiscal pressures facing the federal government; however, the cuts will have far-reaching impacts…

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February 3, 2026 Checking in with ABP

ABP hosts state and provincial cattle groups alongside NCBA’s CattleCon 

Supporting cross-border cattle industry connections  Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a meeting of state and provincial cattle groups in Nashville, TN on Monday, to coincide with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattle Industry Convention and Tradeshow (CattleCon).  The meeting brought together representatives from U.S. state cattle associations and Canadian provincial organizations, along with others from across the beef value chain, as an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships at…

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February 2, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Join us at ABP’s 2026 Annual General Meeting

Join Alberta Beef Producers at our Annual General Meeting to connect with delegates, staff, beef producers, and industry representatives. ABP is hosting its AGM in Calgary, AB. Please feel free to join in-person or online from the tractor, office, or wherever you may be on March 3, 2026. Agenda Elections: Eligible cattle producers can run…

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February 2, 2026 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 2, 2026

Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $304/cwt live, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Over the past two months, fed prices have rallied $20/cwt. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $505.25–506.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled anywhere from immediate to late February…

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January 30, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Agriculture research centres heavily impacted by federal budget cuts

Recently announced budget cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raise important questions about the impact to beef and forage work done in support of the industry. Media reports indicate AAFC facilities tied to beef and forage research are among those facing capacity reductions or even closures as part of cuts announced under the 2025 federal…

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January 27, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Help the Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab assess impacts

Farmers and ranchers across Alberta and the Peace region of B.C. are invited to take part in a new survey conducted by the Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab. The survey is designed to track how the adoption of beneficial management practices (BMPs) has changed since the Living Lab started in 2022. The results will help program…

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January 27, 2026 Business Tools

BCRC webinar recap: Early calf life survival

The first 24 hours of a beef calf’s life are the most vulnerable. During the Beef Cattle Research Council’s webinar, Early Calf Life Survival, Dr. Roger Richard of Shoal Lake Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Claire Windeyer from University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine and Heidi Bennett with W.A. Ranches discussed navigating calving and the critical early life…

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January 27, 2026 Business Tools

An Update from the Alberta Agri-Systems Living Lab

The Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab (AALL) continues to strengthen collaboration between producers, researchers, and partners across Alberta to test, refine, and share innovative best management practices (BMPs) that enhance resilience and profitability on crop, livestock and forage operations. Most of the core producers implementing BMPs through the AALL were in their third field season in…

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January 26, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Gathering feedback at Producer Meetings

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is in ongoing discussions with Alberta’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation regarding the proposed regulations on traceability. These discussions included a conversation between General Manager Brad Dubeau and Deputy Minister Jason Hale late Friday. DM Hale has discussed the current situation with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and the CFIA…

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January 26, 2026 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 26, 2026

Alberta fed steers and heifers closed the week at $303.00/cwt and $301.00/cwt respectively, steady with the previous week. Dressed sales were reported from $505.00–508.00/cwt delivered, mostly at $508.00/cwt, also steady with the previous week. Competition on the cash market was limited. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to the second half of February…

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January 21, 2026 Business Tools

Youth Ambassador Program kicks off at OH Ranch

Twelve youth gathered at the Calgary Stampede’s OH Ranch this fall for Steer Selection Day, the official kickoff to the Calgary Stampede’s 2025–26 OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador Program. The day brought together this year’s ambassadors and their families for orientation, hands-on learning, and the key event: selecting the steer each youth will raise…

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January 21, 2026 Business Tools

The Great Twine Round-Up contest returns

The Great Twine Round-Up contest is back for 2026, encouraging Alberta producers and youth to recycle plastic baler twine while supporting local communities and agricultural charities. The initiative is part of the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot project. Alberta-based 4-H clubs, district members, and independent entrants are invited to collect and recycle used plastic baler…

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Cattle Report

Updated: March 2, 2026

Steers

Live: 321.50-323.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 527.50-533.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 321.50-323.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 527.50-533.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 239.00-245.00 (NE, IA), 244.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 239.00-245.00 (NE, IA), 244.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 313.97

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
25-May-26 310 476 --
22-June-26 310 470 --
20-July-26 304 -- --
17-Aug-26 300 470 --
14-Sep-26 294 470 --
12-Oct-26 292 468 586
09-Nov-26 284 458 580
Last Updated on February 27, 2026