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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 232.00* few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00 *few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00 *few (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 232.00* few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00*few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00*few (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$72.97
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October 21, 2024
Health & Production
Building or expanding a confined feeding operation? What you and your consultant need to know
Are you planning to expand or build a new confined feeding operation (CFO), manure storage facility, or manure collection area? If so, be sure your consultant is aware of the guidance for conducting subsoil investigations. Failure to follow this guidance could delay or otherwise impact your ability to obtain a permit under the Agricultural Operation…
October 21, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 21, 2024
Packers have the leverage over the cattle feeder reflected in lower prices and weaker basis levels. In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $240/cwt live, $0.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed cattle prices did establish new second half lows. Light trade was reported this week with…
October 20, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Retention matters: Using the right applicator with the right tag
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. Tag retention is important to us all. Many producers across the country have been tagging cattle for years, and as equipment and technology evolve, it is important to stay informed and up to…
October 19, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Forward thinking
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. ABP Staff is hard at work on projects to move the needle for producers. Stay in the loop with upcoming projects and programs in our core focus areas. Government We are seeing progress…
October 18, 2024
Checking in with ABP
CCA semi-annual update
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. As I look back over the accomplishments and how much our producers have overcome this year so far, I continue to be humbled to represent them at a national level. Fires, floods, strikes,…
October 17, 2024
Checking in with ABP
New program launches to boost agricultural sustainability
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. The On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) merges the former Farm Technology Program and Efficient Grain Handling Program, with new opportunities base don industry feedback collected in the fall of 2023. The approach aims to…
October 17, 2024
News
Upcoming AFSC deadlines for farmers and ranchers
As the year draws to a close, it’s crucial for farmers to stay on top of key deadlines set by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). Missing these deadlines can have significant financial implications, so mark your calendars and ensure all necessary reports and payments are submitted on time. Please note that these deadlines are accurate…
October 16, 2024
Business Tools
Storm-proofing Alberta beef: The impact of Verified Beef Production Plus
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. Alberta beef producers have the Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program to help them ‘prepare for the storms.’ Whether it’s localized ‘squalls’ like scours that can devastate an individual producers, or large ‘winter…
October 15, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
October WASDE report shows rising cattle production and strong market demand
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, a monthly report published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has released the latest forecasts for 2024 and 2025. The October report is promising, with beef production expected to rise due to increased slaughter rates and heavier weights. Below, you’ll find some of the…
October 15, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 15, 2024
Alberta dressed sales last week were reported from $405-408/cwt delivered, cattle that traded were being booked anywhere from the second half of October to mid-November delivery. On a live basis, steers and heifers traded within $1/cwt of steady money. The weekly weighted average for Alberta steers was $242/cwt with heifers at $240/cwt, packer competition was…
October 15, 2024
Innovation & Technology
To sell or background calves
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. With the prospect of high prices in the future, it can be tempting to background. However, factors including current calf prices, cost of gain and projected feeder prices can impact profitability. Additionally, operation-specific…
October 14, 2024
Inspiration
Repurposing food from ABP’s Kitchen Theatre event
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. At every great event, there is always a little magic behind the curtain, and ABP’s three-day kitchen theatre competition at the 2024 Calgary Stampede was no exception. In the background of the fire…
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Cattle Report
Updated: January 23, 2026
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 505.00-508.00 del (bids/sales)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 505.00-508.00 del (bids/sales)
Choice Steers
Live: 232.00* few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00 *few (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 232.00* few (NE, IA)
Rail: 365.00*few (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 298.60
Canadian Dollar
$72.97 0.21
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Apr-26 | 296 | 464 | -- |
| 18-May-26 | 304 | 466 | -- |
| 15-June-26 | 308 | 462 | -- |
| 13-July-26 | 302 | -- | -- |
| 10-Aug-26 | 296 | 460 | -- |
| 07-Aug-26 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 26-Sep-26 | 288 | 460 | -- |
Last Updated on January 22, 2026
