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AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 492.00-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 492.00-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 228.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 228.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
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November 13, 2024
News
Bill C-282 faces uncertain future after Senate amendments
A private member’s bill aimed to prohibit supply management concessions in future trade negotiations is facing an uncertain future. On November 6, 2024, the Senate’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee passed an amendment to Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, with a 10-3 vote. The…
November 13, 2024
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Canada career month highlights agriculture opportunities for youth
As November marks Canada Career Month, Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) and its ten provincial partners are thrilled to announce a series of innovative career programs aimed at connecting youth with the diverse opportunities within the agriculture and agri-food sector. As those in the industry are well aware, agriculture today is far more than…
November 12, 2024
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Do More Ag names Merle Massie as Executive Director
The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF), an advocate for mental health in the agricultural sector, has announced the appointment of Merle Massie as its new Executive Director. Massie brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health. As a dedicated grain farmer at Massie Panoramic Farms in…
November 12, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 11, 2024
Averaging on either side of $240/cwt Western Canadian fed prices rebounded $1/cwt. Fed cattle prices last week were $11/cwt higher than last year. Sale volumes were light last week and dressed sales were reported at $405/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for late-November/early-December delivery. US packer interest was noted, and light volumes were…
November 12, 2024
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Introducing the 2024-25 4-H Alberta Ambassadors
During the 2024 Fall Senior Symposium Banquet, 4-H Alberta proudly welcomed 27 new and returning Ambassadors who will serve as leaders and representatives for the upcoming year. This dynamic team, comprising 13 returning Ambassadors and 14 new members, is dedicated to supporting 4-H initiatives across Alberta and inspiring members at every level. Selected from various…
November 4, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 4, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $239.50/cwt live, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $400.50-404.50/cwt FOB feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery anywhere from mid-November to mid-December delivery. U.S. packer interest was noted…
October 30, 2024
News
Government of Alberta proposes stricter penalties for illegal meat sales
The Alberta government is taking decisive action to enhance food safety by proposing significant amendments to the Meat Inspection Act. The sale of uninspected meat is currently illegal in Alberta, posing serious risks to both human and animal health, and potentially jeopardizing the province’s entire livestock and meat processing industry. Under the proposed Meat Inspection…
October 28, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 28, 2024
Alberta fed prices continue to hover around $240/cwt, while U.S. fed prices are within a couple dollars of their record highs set back in June. In Western Canada, feedlot margins have recently turn negative and breakeven are projected to be higher going forward. Dressed sales is reported at $403-408/cwt delivered. All three Western Canadian packers…
October 25, 2024
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AgSafe Alberta unveils fourth level of FARMERS CARE program
AgSafe Alberta has taken a step in promoting farm safety with the launch of the fourth level of its FARMERS CARE program. The new level is designed to provide Alberta’s agricultural community with advanced resources and training to enhance safety practices on farms and ranches. The FARMERS CARE program aims to foster a culture of…
October 24, 2024
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AgriStability deadlines streamlined for Alberta farmers
In a bid to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by Alberta’s farmers, the Governments of Canada and Alberta have announced significant changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)’s AgriStability program. These changes are set to reduce paperwork and lower costs for producers. Starting in 2025, a new option will allow farmers to align their AgriStability…
October 24, 2024
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The Great Twine Round-Up comes to Alberta with $12,000 in total cash prizes
Cleanfarms, in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group, is excited to announce the launch of ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a new province-wide initiative designed to promote used plastic baler twine recycling. This exciting contest offers substantial cash prizes to the winners’ 4-H club or district or an Alberta-based nonprofit organization or charity of their…
October 23, 2024
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Commission mechanics: How ABP leverages producer dollars to foster a successful Alberta beef industry
This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 3 of ABP Magazine (September 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. Farmers know that a good operator understands the mechanics of how their equipment works. That operator understands what it looks like for things to run smoothly, and if something isn’t running quite right,…
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Cattle Report
Updated: December 22, 2025
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 492.00-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 492.00-493.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 228.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 228.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 301.90
Canadian Dollar
$73.01 0.19
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