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US Trade- Steers
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Rail: 375.00-376.00 * few (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
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May 27, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 27, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $259/cwt live, fully steady with the previous week. Fed cattle prices did establish new record highs last week. Competition on the cash market was good with all three Western Canadian packers buying cattle. Dressed sales were reported from $430.00-436.50/cwt FOB…
May 23, 2024
Health & Production
Turning cows out to pasture
ABP is excited to feature the writings of Barry Yaremcio, ruminant nutritionist and production management consultant. Barry is a trusted voice in cattle nutrition and forage production, operating Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd. This article was originally published on his BYOB Blog, which can be found on his website. Pastures that were grazed intensely last year will take longer…
May 22, 2024
Business Tools
Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies supporting wildfire evacuees
In the face of wildfires, the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) has stepped up to provide critical assistance to evacuees and their livestock. As flames continue to threaten communities across the province, AAAS has mobilized its network of agricultural facilities to offer refuge and support. AAAS is recognizing the urgency of the situation and…
May 22, 2024
Health & Production
Fire safety tips for farmyards and pastures
Farm infrastructure and feedstock fires can be devastating. Careful planning reduces the risk. Prairie summers bring heat, thunderstorms, and bugs, but unfortunately, the season also comes with the risk of forest, grass, and farmyard fires. Brad Andres, Director of Emergency Management Services at Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation explains the standard three steps of ‘Personal Preparedness’:…
May 22, 2024
Health & Production
Considerations when using alternative feeds – have you done your homework?
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on February 22, 2024. Alternative or non-conventional feeds, such as grain screenings, cull potatoes or distillers’ grains, can be an economical means for beef cattle producers to supplement forage and grain inventories while continuing to meet animal nutritional requirements. However, due to variability…
May 21, 2024
News
Ducks Unlimited Canada and PepsiCo join forces on program for unproductive cropland
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and PepsiCo have joined forces in a partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability within the agricultural sector. The collaboration focuses on providing additional incentives to producers enrolled in Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Sustainability Incentive Program, specifically those growing oats or canola within their crop rotation. Producers based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba…
May 21, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of May 20, 2024
Last week, Alberta fed market traded actively. There was good competition among packers, despite lack of interest from U.S. packers. Both steers and heifers this week traded slightly stronger in the high $250s to 260/cwt after trading sideway for the past three weeks. Dressed sales were reported at $430-437/cwt, with most sales in $430-432/cwt. Cattle…
May 21, 2024
News
North American cattle representatives sign joint statement for a safe, strong, integrated market
Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) representatives were in Mexico this week to attend the Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas’ (CNOG) annual meeting, as well as a trilateral meeting. Representatives discussed united efforts to continue advocating for an integrated North American market, with a focus on protecting herds from animal diseases and advocating for greater oversight and…
May 17, 2024
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Advancing the beef industry through research
In the heart of Alberta, where cattle graze on vast prairies, the Beef Research Showcase unfolded — a gathering of industry experts, researchers, students, and passionate producers. Among the voices that resonated during this event was that of Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead at Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). Schmid, who recently joined an…
May 16, 2024
News
Food waste solutions: Winners of Novel Technologies Stream announced
As part of Canadian Innovation Week 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lawrence MacAulay, announced the two grand prize winners of the Novel Technologies Streams for the Food Reduction Challenge: Clean Works Inc., and Genecis Bioindustries Inc. The challenge, launched in November 2020 in partnership with Impact Canada, supports high-impact solutions to food waste…
May 15, 2024
News
Altario School receives funding to explore sustainable cattle feed solutions
Altario School, nestled right on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, is spearheading an initiative to address a critical question: Can an indoor hydroponic system provide consistent, year-round, affordable, and nutrient-rich feed for cattle? The K-12 school, known for its student-led farm and commitment to agricultural education, has received a substantial boost in the form of $199,000 from…
May 15, 2024
News
Inaugural Kids FarmSafe Week launched in Canada
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is introducing the first-ever Kids FarmSafe Week, taking place from May 13 to 19, 2024. This innovative program aims to nurture the future of agriculture by supporting the health and safety of young people who work in the agricultural industry. Farm kids represent the next generation, and according to…
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Cattle Report
Updated: March 6, 2026
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
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Rail: 375.00-376.00 * few (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
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Rail: 375.00-376.00 * few (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 315.70
Canadian Dollar
$73.46 0.39
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-26 | 310 | 472 | -- |
| 29-Ju-26 | 308 | 464 | -- |
| 27-Jul-26 | 302 | -- | -- |
| 24-Aug-26 | 296 | 466 | -- |
| 21-Sep-26 | 292 | 466 | 582 |
| 19-Oct-26 | 290 | 464 | 586 |
| 16-Nov-26 | 282 | 456 | 584 |
Last Updated on March 5, 2026
