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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 496.50-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 496.50-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 230.00-232.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 230.00-232.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.08
0.03

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    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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March 5, 2024 Business Tools

Livestock receipts rose 9.8 per cent in 2023: Statistics Canada

Both livestock and crop receipts experienced an increase from January to December 2023, according to Statistics Canada (StatsCan). Livestock receipts experienced a 9.8 per cent increase in 2023, reaching $37.3 billion, while total crop receipts saw a 2.0 per cent increase, reaching $54.9 billion compared to the previous year. The cattle industry accounted for over…

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March 4, 2024 News

Labour market forecast predicts growing shortages across agricultural industries

Recent research examining worker shortages throughout Canada’s agricultural industry is projecting that the fruit and vegetable industry will bear the brunt of the domestic labour gap and could be required to fill more than 35,000 jobs during its peak season by 2030. This funding, published in the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council’s (CAHRC) latest labour…

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March 4, 2024 Business Tools

Alberta set to launch new Drought and Flood Protection Program

Pending the passing of Budget 2024, $125 million is set to be invested over the next five years for Alberta’s new Drought and Flood Protection Program. This program is designed to help vulnerable municipalities and Indigenous communities across the province develop the long-term infrastructure needed to improve their drought and flood resilience and adapt to…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 4, 2024

In Alberta last week, the weighted average fed steer and heifer price was around $233.50/cwt live, over $10/cwt higher than the previous week. Alberta fed prices are at the highest point since October 2023. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $368.50-$376.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for early April delivery….

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March 1, 2024 News

Public Notice – AFAC Closure

Alberta Farm Animal Care Association (AFAC) was started in 1993 by Alberta livestock producers. Throughout the past 30 years, AFAC has developed into the collective voice of the livestock industry on matters of livestock welfare and provided an opportunity for the industry to work together to advance and promote responsible livestock care. AFAC’s vision was…

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March 1, 2024 Business Tools

Discover your new trusted partner in livestock financing

No matter what goals you’ve set for your beef operation, the Feeder Associations of Alberta has timely, low-cost financing options to help your business thrive. Jake Wedman may have been raised on a mixed farming and dairy operation, but when it came time to build something of his own, the beef industry was calling his…

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March 1, 2024 News

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces funding to improve sustainability benchmark

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has announced funding of over $3.1 million to the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) under the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component. This program is under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This funding will be used to make improvements to the National Index on Agri-Food Performance, which acts as…

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March 1, 2024 Checking in with ABP

RDAR set to deliver On-Farm Climate Action Fund through to 2025

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has announced that it will deliver the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) through to March 31, 2025. The 2024 program will begin receiving online applications on March 1, 2024. OFCAF supports adopting beneficial management practices (BMPs) that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while fostering economic and environmental sustainability. Agriculture and Agri-Food…

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February 28, 2024 Checking in with ABP

ABP announces 2024 Board of Directors

Following a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM), Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce the 2024 Board of Directors. The 2024 Board’s first meeting was called to order following the AGM, where Directors elected the Executive, with: In addition to networking with ABP delegates, AGM attendees heard updates from staff, saw discussion on resolutions, and had…

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February 27, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canadian cattle herd continues to decline, says StatsCan

Statistics Canada (StatsCan) has released its latest report on Canadian livestock inventories. As of January 1, 2024, Canadian cattle, hog, and sheep inventories were down compared with the same date one year earlier. According to StatsCan, Canadian farmers held 11.1 million cattle and calves on their farms on January 1, 2024, which is down 2.1…

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February 26, 2024 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of February 27, 2024

There wasn’t enough trade for Alberta fed cattle last week to establish a price, but rail sales were stronger than previous week, and heifer prices softened. Canadian fed cattle and cow exports to the US for week ending February 10th were 21 per cent higher compared to last year and are up 2 per cent…

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February 26, 2024 News

Applications for Youth Employment and Skills Program open

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has announced funding of approximately $13.5 million to support a new application intake under the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP). The initiative will provide the agricultural sector with help needed to support approximately 1,200 jobs for youth in the sector. The YESP offers support for 50 per cent of…

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Featured

  • 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.

    Learn More

Cattle Report

Updated: 28/07/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.50-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.50-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 230.00-232.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 230.00-232.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 310.40

Canadian Dollar

$73.08   0.03

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
20-Oct-25 280 438 --
17-Nov-25 276 436 --
15-Dec-25 278 420 --
9-Feb-26 276 414 --
9-Mar-26 274 410 --
6-Apr-26 274 406 --
Last Updated on July 24, 2025