Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 497.50-503.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 497.50-503.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 497.50-503.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 238.00-240.00 Last week
Rail: 368.00-372.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 368.00-372.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 238.00-240.00 Last week
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
$71.59
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August 21, 2024
News
New program launches to boost agricultural sustainability
A new program, designed to enhance environmental sustainability and economic efficiency, is now open to applications. The On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) merges the former Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, with new opportunities based on industry feedback collected in the fall of 2023. The approach aims to support producers in optimizing the use…
August 19, 2024
News
Ag groups call for resolution ahead of potential rail stoppage
On August 18, 2024, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), signaling a potential work stoppage starting at 12:01 a.m. on August 22, 2024. This move comes as a response to CPKC’s alleged unilateral changes to the terms of the collective agreements, which the…
August 19, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 19, 2024
In Alberta last week, fed prices remained over $250/cwt for the nineteenth consecutive week. When compared their June high, fed prices have declined 4 per cent; whereas last year fed prices dropped 6.5 per cent from their June highs to summer lows. Light dressed sales were reported from $312-$320/cwt delivered. Cattle that were traded being…
August 16, 2024
News
Rail companies announce lockout notice date amidst labour dispute
Rail companies, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN), have announced that employees unionized under Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) will be locked out on August 22, 2024, if a settlement isn’t reached. This decision follows a ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) that no services need to be maintained…
August 13, 2024
News
BeGrainSafe Week: Promoting grain safety across Canada
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is once again leading an initiative to enhance safety in the agricultural sector with the fourth annual BeGrainSafe Week, taking place from August 12 to 18, 2024. The week-long event is dedicated to raising awareness about the hazards associated with grain handling and storage, aiming to prevent tragic incidents…
August 12, 2024
News
Celebrating Alberta’s Local Food Week
Alberta’s Local Food Week is set to take place from August 14-20, highlighting the contributions of local farmers, ranchers, and food processors. In a statement released on August 12, 2024, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, emphasized the importance of supporting local food producers during this week. “Alberta is known around the world…
August 12, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 12, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $255/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than the previous week. From their highs in June, prices have declined $10/cwt. Despite lower prices fed cattle prices continue to be historically strong. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers…
August 8, 2024
News
National Beef Strategy update highlights achievements and future goals
The Canadian beef industry is rolling out an update on its 2020-24 National Beef Strategy, highlighting achievements over the past two years. The National Beef Strategy was brought to fruition by Canadian Beef Advisors to collectively capitalize on opportunities. It has offered guidance despite supply chain challenges such as droughts, feed shortages, and post-pandemic recovery….
August 8, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Revamping Alberta’s Next Generation Loan Program to attract young producers
Agriculture has always been the backbone of Alberta’s history, economy, and future prosperity. However, over the past two decades, the province has seen a worrying trend: a steep decline in the number of young and middle-aged producers, while the number of farmers over 55 has increased significantly. In response, Alberta’s government is taking decisive action…
August 8, 2024
Health & Production
Volunteers raise the wire for pronghorn-friendly fencelines
Since 2009, Alberta Wildlife Federation (AWF), formerly Alberta Fish and Game Association, and Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) have partnered with conservation minded landowners and volunteers to modify fences with the goal of helping pronghorn. To date over 600 km of fence line has been retrofitted pronghorn-friendly standards through out the pronghorn range in Alberta. Pronghorn…
August 7, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Virtual fencing on a Canadian landscape
A two-year research study examines how virtual fencing technology might fit the Canadian landscape. European and U.S. cattle industries experienced an influx of livestock-based technologies lately including virtual fencing. While it appears successful in warmer climates, will this technology hold up in colder, Canadian regions to become a fixture of cattle management? Alexandra Harland, a…
August 6, 2024
News
CAFTA introduces 11 Principles for Sustainable Trade
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is introducing 11 Principles for Sustainable Trade to help government and interested stakeholders as they engage in policy discussions at the intersection of trade and sustainability. The principles, included below, address the dual challenge of feeding a growing population and protecting the environment. Greg Northey, president of CAFTA, says…
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Cattle Report
Updated: October 27, 2025
Steers
Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 497.50-503.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 295.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 497.50-503.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 238.00-240.00 Last week
Rail: 368.00-372.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 238.00-240.00 Last week
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 305.90
Canadian Dollar
$71.59 0.01
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Jan-26 | 312 | 490 | -- |
| 16-Feb-26 | 312 | 486 | -- |
| 16-Mar-26 | 312 | 482 | -- |
| 13-April-26 | 314 | 480 | -- |
| 11-May-26 | 324 | 484 | -- |
| 08-June-26 | 328 | 482 | -- |
| 06-July-26 | 318 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 23, 2025
