Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
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
0.11
0.11
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October 15, 2026
Innovation & Technology
New tool helps producers track crop water use
A new online tool developed at Lethbridge Polytechnic could help producers better understand how much water their crops are using throughout the growing season. Called Irrimap, the program measures evapotranspiration (ET), which combines water lost through evaporation from the soil surface and transpiration from growing plants. The information can be used to estimate crop water…
October 15, 2026
Business Tools
Research project aims to stay ahead of roundworm resistance in cattle
University of Calgary researchers are using genomics and artificial intelligence to search billions of chemical compounds for new ways to control roundworms, also known as nematodes, in cattle. Supported in part by Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the project brings together researchers from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Science. The…
October 14, 2026
Checking in with ABP
New ABP merchandise arrives, with a discount for producers
Show your pride in Alberta beef with the refreshed merchandise collection at the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) online store. From T-shirts to mugs and glassware, the collection offers options for everyday use or gifts for the beef enthusiasts in your life. As a thank you to producers, ABP is offering a discount on orders. Simply…
October 14, 2026
News
Alberta reopens water registration program for eligible grazing leaseholders
Alberta ranchers with historical agricultural water use on Crown grazing lands will have another opportunity to have that use formally recognized through a reopened Traditional Agricultural Registration (TAR) program. The provincial government announced it is reopening the registration process for eligible historical agricultural water use on unpatented Crown land following a review conducted with the…
October 14, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Research projects, disease preparedness among highlights in ABP update
Research projects, disease preparedness among highlights in ABP update Alberta Beef Producers’ producer-led Research Committee is currently reviewing research proposals and associated technical reviews, with funding decisions expected before the end of 2026. Proposals are being evaluated on scientific merit and alignment with the recently renewed Five-Year Canadian Beef Research and Knowledge Mobilization Strategy, as…
October 13, 2026
News
Demand for productive acres keeps Alberta land values climbing
Alberta farmland values continued to move higher during the first half of 2026, even as producers faced rising costs, tight margins and ongoing market uncertainty. According to Farm Credit Canada (FCC)’s mid-year farmland values report, cultivated farmland values in Alberta increased 5.3 per cent between January and June, placing the province among the strongest performers…
October 13, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article: Report for the week of October 13, 2026
The Alberta fed market looks to have established a bottom after grinding lower for several weeks. Last week, weighted average fed steers and heifers were steady to $1.00/cwt higher. Dressed sales were reported from $495.00–$500.00/cwt delivered, steady with the previous week. Delivery is scheduled throughout November. Western Canadian steer carcass weights have ranged from 970–982…
October 12, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Contest connects consumers with life on an Alberta ranch
A horseback ranch tour, premium Alberta beef and a farm-to-table dining experience gave one consumer an up-close look at the people and practices behind Alberta’s beef industry. As part of Alberta Beef Producers’ Every Cut Makes the Cut campaign, consumers had the opportunity to enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Alberta Culinary Experience….
October 10, 2026
News
Federal funding to support farm safety programs across Canada
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) will receive just over $1 million in federal funding over the next two years to continue farm safety programming, training initiatives, and injury prevention efforts across Canada. The investment amounts to $1.07 million through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriCompetitiveness Program. According to CASA, the funding will support a range…
October 9, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
USDA lowers beef production forecasts as feed grain supplies grow
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reduced its beef production forecasts for both 2026 and 2027 in its October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. For 2026, USDA lowered its beef production forecastin the second half of the year, as lower expected steer and heifer slaughter and lighter carcass weights more than…
October 9, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Giving thanks to the people behind our food
Thanksgiving brings people together around food. It’s a chance to pull up another chair, pass a favourite dish and spend a little longer at the table. It’s also an opportunity to think about the people whose work makes that meal possible. For Alberta’s beef producers, that connection is part of everyday life. It’s in checking…
October 9, 2026
News
Nuffield Canada names four new scholars for 2027
Four Canadians have been selected as Nuffield Canada’s 2027 scholars and will spend the next two years researching agricultural issues through international travel and on-the-ground study. The 2027 scholarship recipients are: Each scholar receives a $30,000 scholarship to investigate a topic relevant to Canadian agriculture. As part of the program, scholars must complete a minimum…
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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
