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US Trade- Steers
Live: 230.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00 (NE)
Rail: 355.00 (NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 230.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00 (NE)
Rail: 355.00 (NE)
Canadian Dollar
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
December 5, 2023
Business Tools
CRTC launches 9-8-8 for suicide prevention
On November 30, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications (CRTC) launched a new, national, three-digit number for suicide prevention and emotional distress support. Funded by the Government of Canada, and led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 9-8-8 is available by phone and text, provided in both English and French, and accessible 24…
December 5, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Recipients of 2023 Alberta Beef Producers’ 4-H Scholarship announced
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 4-H Scholarships are awarded annually to six 4-H members who are past or present beef project members in Alberta for a minimum of three years. According to 4-H Alberta, each of the 2023 recipients exhibited “outstanding community involvement, leadership skills, communication skills, and academic achievement.” This years’ winners include: As well,…
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Cattle Report
Updated: November 7, 2025
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 230.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00 (NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 230.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00 (NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 299.90
Canadian Dollar
$71.21 0.22
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02-Feb-26 | 286 | 440 | -- |
| 02-Mar-26 | 284 | 436 | -- |
| 30-Mar-26 | 284 | 432 | -- |
| 27-April-26 | 290 | 432 | -- |
| 25-May-26 | 300 | 434 | -- |
| 22-June-26 | 296 | 426 | -- |
| 20-July-26 | 286 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on November 7, 2025