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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.48
0.27

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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
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July 19, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Feeder Associations of Alberta elects new chair and vice chair

Congratulations to Alberta Beef Producers delegates George L’Heureux and Jim Bowhay on being elected the new Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA). L’Heureux, who ranches near Lac La Biche, is an ABP delegate for the Northeast Zone and sits on the Board of Directors. Bowhay, a delegate for the…

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July 19, 2023 Checking in with ABP

New year, new chair, new perspective

Stepping into a leadership role in any organization these days is no small challenge. Doing so in a business more than a century old, steeped in tradition and lifestyle, while facing modern challenges of economics and diverse views, could be extra daunting. But it is a role Brodie Haugan has thoughtfully taken on as the…

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July 18, 2023 Issues & Insights

Temporary livestock water assistance announced for Alberta producers

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is offering temporary livestock water assistance for producers facing water shortages due to drought conditions. This program is available to any livestock and poultry producers in urgent need of water. If you require help to find an alternative water source, contact your EPA district office or call the Water…

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July 18, 2023 Inspiration

Heading to CBIC? Make it an Alberta adventure to remember!

Alberta Beef Producers is looking forward to welcoming guests from across the country to this year’s Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, August 14-17. For those who want to explore more of Alberta during the conference, book your spot on the Welcome to Alberta tour, hosted by ABP, on Monday, August 14. But hurry –…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 17, 2023

Since the start of January, fed prices have rallied 33%, the third-largest first half of the year price rally over the past 50 years. The fed market has just recently exhausted its upward climb, as prices have declined around $8/cwt over the past three weeks. The last time fed prices declined for three consecutive weeks…

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July 14, 2023 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Alberta’s iconic cattle ranches face critical moment as two-year drought continues

By Kate Helmore, The Globe and Mail Rachel Herbert spent the past few days fixing up her water pump. The water in her well was barely reaching it. The surrounding streams had slowed to a trickle, or were bone dry. Her cattle ranch, Trail’s End Beef, is located in Nanton, Alta., a community that has received a…

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$12 million federal investment to drive environmental, economic and social sustainability in Canada’s beef sector

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is welcoming more than $12 million in funding from the Government of Canada for Canada’s Beef and Forage AgriScience Cluster under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership – AgriScience Program. Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, made the funding announcement on July 12 while attending…

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July 13, 2023 Trailblazers

4-H Alberta projects – 2023 highlights

4-H members around the province have many opportunities to participate in 4-H Alberta events. The 4-H Alberta Provincial Carcass Competition is a relatively new competition moving into its fifth year of completion. The program has grown from approximately 40 members to more than 120 members competing in this great initiative that focuses on the carcass…

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July 12, 2023 Health & Production

Plan now to secure winter feed supplies

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. In many areas, soil moisture was lacking…

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July 10, 2023 Trailblazers

Celebrating Wray Ranch, the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award winner

Since 1992, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has recognized farms and ranches across the province whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. Alberta Beef Producers, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and the Nature Conservancy of Canada are pleased to announce Wray Ranch and the Wray family as the recipients of the…

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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 10, 2023

The Canfax fed steer price closed the week at around $242/cwt, $2.50/cwt lower than the previous week. This is the second week in a row that prices have declined. Last week, dressed sales were reported at mostly $406/cwt delivered. Most of the cattle that traded were scheduled for early August delivery. Alberta fed cash-to-futures basis…

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July 7, 2023 Issues & Insights

AFSC: Low yield allowance change encourages poor crops be used as feed 

AFSC is adjusting the low yield allowance for 2023 to encourage farmers to put more poor-quality crops towards livestock feed.  For 2023, AFSC is doubling the low yield threshold to allow for additional cereal or pulse crops to be salvaged for livestock feed. For example, the barley crop threshold will be increased from 150 to…

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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: 30/06/2025

Steers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 299.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 495.75-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 223.00-225.00 (TX, KN), 232.00-233.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 365.00-368.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 295.82

Canadian Dollar

$73.48   0.27

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