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US Trade- Steers
Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
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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
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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January 19, 2024
Business Tools
FCC launches program to incentivize adoption of 4R Nutrient Stewardship
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is excited to announce a new Sustainability Incentive Program that will support crop producers who follow Fertilizer Canada’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship program using AgExpert. The program encourages producers to adopt 4R best management practices to help protect the environment without compromising their competitiveness. The program, announced at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon, Sask.,…
January 18, 2024
Health & Production
Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef releases second sustainability assessment
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) released its second and highly anticipated National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) and Strategy report. The assessment reflects three years of in-depth scientific analysis and highlights the Canadian beef sector’s progress between 2014 and 2021 on sustainability indicators like greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, carbon storage, human health and safety,…
January 16, 2024
Innovation & Technology
John Deere announces partnership with SpaceX to expand rural connectivity
John Deere has announced it is entering into an agreement with SpaceX to provide satellite communications service to farmers through the Starlink network. This solution will allow farmers facing rural connectivity challenges to fully leverage precision agriculture technologies. According to John Deere, it will allow customers to be more productive, profitable, and sustainable in their…
January 15, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 15, 2024
Alberta fed prices closed last week at $218.75/cwt, $0.50/cwt lower compared to the second half of December. Over the past couple of years, January has not necessarily been the friendliest month for the cattle feeder. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers, however, competition on the cash market was limited…
January 15, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Welcoming our new and returning 2024 Delegates
This article was first published in Volume 3 Issue 4 of ABP Magazine (December 2023). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. All producers who put their names forward for a position on the delegate body for 2024 have been acclaimed, and we will not be holding an election. Southwest zone candidates Cole Barten Cole…
January 12, 2024
Health & Production
New NRCB operational guideline for portable calf housing
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has updated its approach to the regulation of portable calf housing (hutches) in response to industry and market changes. Portable calf housing is no longer viewed as short-term manure storage under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act. More information is available in the NRCB’s new Operational Guideline 2023-1: Portable Calf Housing…
January 10, 2024
Business Tools
Survey: Alberta Farm Mental Health
To get a better picture of Alberta farmers and ranchers’ mental health needs and struggles, AgKnow is launching a Farm Mental Health Survey. The survey, according to AgKnow, is to help drive change in mental health support for farming communities across the province. “Your responses pave the way for tailored support programs that directly address…
January 9, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Science confirms the beef industry’s environmental benefits
Canadian beef producers continue to make significant progress in making their operations more environmentally sustainable thanks in part to research and extension efforts. “We’ve done a lot of work to quantify how beef producers are reducing their environmental footprint,” Dr. Kim Ominski says, citing results showing lower greenhouse gas emissions, water use and ammonia emissions per…
January 8, 2024
Business Tools
2023 Annual Report: Canadian Cattle Association
This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. It’s a privilege to share my first report as President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) with beef producers from Alberta. This year has brought many challenges for beef producers across the country. It’s ranged…
January 8, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 8, 2024
Many feedlots have indicated a large percentage of their cattle for the first quarter of this year are contracted and cash numbers will be light. With packers having a large percentage of their cattle procured via contracts, cash leverage has been limited and this trend might continue over the next couple of months. Over the…
January 8, 2024
Business Tools
Alberta commits $700K to decrease farm and wildlife conflicts
The Government of Alberta has announced over $700,000 in funding in an ongoing effort to prevent human-wildlife conflicts in southwestern Alberta. The province says residents of southwestern Alberta have raised concerns regarding the growing grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, and cougar populations, and how they impact local communities and farms. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association…
January 3, 2024
Health & Production
CRSB releases comprehensive update to its Certified Sustainable Beef Framework
Following the first scheduled five-year review, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is pleased to release a fulsome update of the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework (the “Framework”). All components of the Framework were reviewed by a committee representing the whole beef supply chain, with input from stakeholders, subject matter experts, and public consultation. Key…
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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: 03/07/2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 365.00-372.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 299.28
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Aug-25 | 274 | 398 | -- |
| 22-Sep-25 | 270 | 398 | 458 |
| 20-Oct-25 | 264 | 394 | 454 |
| 17-Nov-25 | 260 | 388 | 450 |
| 15-Dec-25 | 260 | 378 | 446 |
| 9-Feb-25 | 260 | 376 | 454 |
Last Updated on May 29, 2025
