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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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December 13, 2023 Checking in with ABP

From ABP’s Government Desk

The cattle market is strong right now, and that’s a relief to a lot of cattle producers. But why don’t we have new producers flocking to the industry? A major barrier is the lack of effective agri-insurance. Cattle producers have managed through drought in the last five years, and that’s something current insurance options don’t…

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December 12, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

2023 Beef retail prices reach new highs, domestic supplies projected lower

Average retail beef prices have finally turned lower after trending counter-seasonally higher through the summer. If seasonal trends play out for the remainder of 2023, retail beef prices will decline a significant 7 per cent in October, rebound 10 per cent in November, then decline 12 per cent in December. Retail prices (stewing cuts, striploin…

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December 11, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 11, 2023

Alberta steers averaged $374-$377/cwt FOB last week, $6-7/cwt lower than the previous week’s tone. Live weighted average prices in Alberta were steady to $4/cwt lower than the previous week’s tone, with steers at $225/cwt. Packers appear well positioned with cattle moving through December. Delivery dates are well into the new year. Steer carcass weights in…

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December 11, 2023 Inspiration

Alberta’s Steve Funk recognized for his contribution to farm management excellence

Farm Management Canada recently held its annual Agricultural Excellence Conference where Steve Funk was announced as the 2023 recipient of the Wilson Loree Award. Now in it’s twenty-first year, the award honours individuals or groups who have made an extraordinary contribution to advancing farm business management in Canada. Funk retired earlier this year, as Director…

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December 11, 2023 News

Federal government announces new methane emission reduction incentive

Against the backdrop of Food and Agriculture Day at COP28 — as world leaders convened to deliberate on sustainable solutions — the Government of Canada announced a new economic incentive intended to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle. Under Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System, Environment and Climate Change Canada published a draft fourth protocol,…

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December 9, 2023 Business Tools

#Allforthebeef with Brad Dubeau

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. It’s been a year of real extremes for beef producers in Alberta. We were excited to see the record-high prices for calves and yearlings in the fall run. Although we have seen prices…

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December 8, 2023 Business Tools

Buying or selling a confined feeding operation? Here’s what you need to know

If you are planning to buy or sell a confined feeding operation (CFO) you should consider contacting the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) early in your process. Here’s what you need to know about your rights and obligations under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA).  For the buyer  Under AOPA, anyone who buys or otherwise…

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December 8, 2023 Business Tools

Nominations open for AFSC’s Women In Ag Award

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has opened nominations for the Women in Ag Award. Awarded annually, the award recognizes the passion, dedication, and commitment of Alberta women within agriculture and agribusiness in Alberta. Up to seven people will be chosen to receive an AFSC-branded award and a full attendance package for Advancing Women in Agriculture…

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December 8, 2023 Checking in with ABP

ABP Magazine, Volume 3 Issue 4

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving Front Cover DesignPark Digital Writing Dianne FinstadRobin GaleyTaylor KalbfleischMark LysengDebra…

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December 7, 2023 Business Tools

2023 Annual Report: Government Relations and Policy

This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. The Alberta beef industry is one of the largest economic drivers within the ag sector with an over $5 billion dollar return to GDP per year. It is diverse with cow-calf, backgrounding, finishing, and packing…

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December 6, 2023 Issues & Insights

Diedrah Kelly named as first Executive Director of Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

Diedrah Kelly has been named as Executive Director of Canada’s new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) based in Manila, Philippines. Kelly brings with her 20 years of international experience with Global Affairs Canada, including numerous assignments abroad. She was most recently the Consul General of Canada in Mumbai, India, and prior to that served…

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December 5, 2023 Business Tools

2023 Annual Report: Message from the General Manager

This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. This year, ABP increased its investment in programs that support beef producers in Alberta. These programs centre around the commission’s priorities – government relations and policy; research and extension; marketing and communications; environmental stewardship; and…

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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: 02/07/2025

Steers

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Heifers

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Choice Steers

Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) *few
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Choice Heifers

Live: 220.00-224.00 (KN) *few
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Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 293.62

Canadian Dollar

$73.52   0.01

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