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US Trade- Steers
Live: 235.00-240.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 235.00-240.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$72.72
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
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Finding Support
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April 26, 2024
News
Alberta government commits funding to the Water Management Program
The Alberta government has announced an investment of $50 million over the next three years to the province’s Water Management Program. The move aims to enhance Alberta’s water management infrastructure, which is vital for irrigation, municipal, industrial, agricultural, and recreational use, as well as for fish and wildlife habitat, flood mitigation, and erosion protection. A…
April 26, 2024
Inspiration
Register to be a part of Alberta Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days registration is now open. The annual event, which celebrates Alberta’s vibrant agricultural industry, invites producers to open their gates to the public. It’s a unique opportunity for agricultural enthusiasts to connect with local producers, learn about sustainable farming practices, and experience the rural way of life. The event fosters a deeper…
April 25, 2024
Business Tools
Cracking the code on grazing management technology
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on April 4, 2022. Does it feel like grazing management information is shrouded in acronyms and terms that boggle the mind on first glance? Do you struggle to decipher terms like animal unit equivalents? And how does one go about calculating AUMs and then…
April 24, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate documentary premiers on Stop Food Waste Day
The short documentary, “Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate” has publicly premiered on YouTube as of April 24, 2024, coinciding with “Stop Food Waste Day.” The film is the third in a series of short documentaries from Public and Stakeholder Engagement, a national Check-Off funded program that works to build public trust in the way beef cattle are…
April 24, 2024
Health & Production
Importance of maintaining cow weight after calving
With a smaller cow herd in both Canada and the United States, the demand for calves in the fall of 2024 will be high. Reducing the number of open cows could have financial benefits. Breeding season starts approximately 81 days after calving. At this point in time, cows are just past peak lactation (56 days…
April 23, 2024
News
University of Lethbridge receives $500,000 for key environmental research
A new $500,000 grant to the University of Lethbridge will help explore water storage in lakes, restoring habitat for the endangered sage-grouse, and other key environment issues impacting Southern Alberta and other regions of the province. This collaborative research will help government and university researchers better understand and respond to droughts, species at risk, and…
April 23, 2024
News
Alberta set to house Canada’s largest renewable diesel facility
Alberta’s government introduced the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit in spring 2023 to support economic growth and diversification. While the tax credit is attracting large-scale investment in value-added manufacturing, Alberta is set to house Canada’s largest renewable diesel facility. Imperial is announcing a $720-million project, with production set to begin in 2025. Imperial’s new facility will…
April 22, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 22, 2024
In Alberta last week, fed steers and heifers set new record highs at $256.40/cwt and $254.40/cwt respectively. Fed steer and heifer prices have rallied $32 – 38/cwt since the beginning of the year compared to a rally of $37 – 40/cwt for the same period last year. Dressed sales last week were $425-432/cwt delivered with…
April 17, 2024
News
Budget 2024: The impacts on agriculture
The Government of Canada unveiled Budget 2024 this week. The budget recognizes Livestock Tax Deferral, the importance of interoperability, the potential for AI, capital gains exemptions, and the Advance Payment Program (APP). Below are some of the ways that Budget 2024 impacts agriculture. Livestock Tax Deferral What is it? The Livestock Tax Deferral is an instrument…
April 17, 2024
Business Tools
SCAP Water Program updates recognize regional variation
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) has undergone some significant changes in its water program. The Sustainable CAP Water Program supports primary producers in securing, protecting, and managing sustainable water sources. Whether through new or expanded dugouts, farmers can enhance water security at the farm level. Changes to the grant were brought forward from…
April 17, 2024
Business Tools
Pre-2002 CFOs encouraged to seek formal grandfathering determination
Do you own a pre-2002 confined feeding operation? Help protect its future with a formal grandfathering determination from the NRCB Did your operation exist, or was it permitted by the county, before the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) came into effect on January 1, 2002? If so, now is the time to request a formal…
April 16, 2024
Business Tools
The GOLD standard for record-keeping
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on March 30, 2023. Whether you use a computer software system or track herd records by hand, there are four record keeping GOLD standards that can be determined for your cow-calf operation and compared to beef industry benchmarks for the same indicators. By…
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Wildfire Updates and Resources
ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.
Wildfire Updates -
Finding Support
If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.
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Cattle Report
Updated: 01/08/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Rail: 490.00-505.00 del (bids/sales)
Choice Steers
Live: 235.00-240.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 235.00-240.00 (KN, TX), 244.00-245.00 (NE)
Rail: 383.00-385.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 309.85
Canadian Dollar
$72.72 0.34
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Oct-25 | 292 | 450 | -- |
| 24-Nov-25 | 288 | 440 | -- |
| 22-Dec-25 | 290 | 430 | -- |
| 19-Jan-26 | 288 | 430 | -- |
| 16-Feb-26 | 286 | 424 | -- |
| 16-Mar-26 | 284 | 420 | -- |
| 13-Apr-26 | 286 | 418 | -- |
Last Updated on July 31, 2025