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AB Direct - Heifers
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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
$71.21
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December 4, 2023
Business Tools
Replacement heifer program aims to help producers maintain or expand herds
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a new FCC Replacement Heifer Program to help Canadian cattle producers in maintaining or expanding their herds. The Canadian beef cattle inventory was pegged by Statistics Canada at 10.3 million head earlier this year, which is a decline by four per cent since 2017. Sophie Perreault, FCC’s chief operations…
December 4, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 4, 2023
Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average fed price. Last week, dressed sales and bids were reported from $378-383/cwt delivered, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. Tentatively fed cattle prices are at the lowest point since April. From a supply perspective, fed calf supplies have started to wind down, while yearling numbers…
December 1, 2023
Health & Production
Discovering the realities of the 2023 Canadian calf crop
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is asking cow-calf producers to share insight into their on-farm management practices and production methods. The 2023 Canadian Cow-Calf Survey is an online questionnaire that will collect data to help understand trends in production practices and efficiencies over time. Collecting credible information directly from beef cattle producers helps the…
November 30, 2023
Business Tools
2023 Annual Report: Message from the Chair
This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. As I look over this past year, and my first seven months as Chair, it’s hard to know where tostart. Writing from the Southeast Zone, I am distinctly aware of the challenges this past…
November 29, 2023
Business Tools
Canadian Western Agribition celebrates first Canadian Animal AgTech Awards
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Animal AgTech Awards, presented by Deloitte. The awards recognize innovative businesses at a national level for their exceptional work in animal agriculture technology. The awards, which took place on November 23, gave finalists an opportunity to showcase their work and pitch their solutions…
November 28, 2023
Health & Production
Alberta government increases funding for mental health research and support
The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta is receiving $388,500 to generate awareness and expand mental health research and supports available to farmers through AgKnow. The AgKnow Alberta Farmer Mental Health Network was established in 2022 with a $524,500 Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) grant. The funding will build on the work AgKnow is doing…
November 28, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Presenting Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP’s) 2023 Annual Report is now available for download. In addition to ABP’s financial report, you’ll find the following updates:
November 28, 2023
Business Tools
Sale of cattle by livestock dealers
Livestock dealers licensed by Livestock Identification Services Ltd. (LIS) under the Livestock Identification and Commerce Act are authorized to sell cattle on behalf of producers. When producers deliver cattle to a livestock dealer to sell on their behalf, they “supply” the cattle to the dealer, as opposed to “selling” the cattle to the dealer. Livestock…
November 27, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 27, 2023
Alberta fed prices continued to trend contra seasonally lower last week on waning cash market leverage. The bulk of trade was reported dressed from $380-385/cwt delivered, steady to $5/cwt lower than previous week rail bids. Light live trade was also reported at $226/cwt freight on board (FOB) the feedlot. Weighted average steer prices eased $1.46/cwt…
November 23, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Brodie Haugan represents Young Leaders at World Food Forum
October 16-20, 2023, a small delegation from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) attended the World Food Forum to highlight the sustainability story of the Canadian cattle industry at an international level. Alberta Beef Producers’ Chair Brodie Haugan attended the event through the CCA’s Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program as a past graduate. The Forum…
November 21, 2023
News
Updated NRCB Approvals Policy for confined feeding operations
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released an updated Approvals Policy for confined feeding operations in Alberta. The 2018 policy was updated to improve transparency and clarity regarding Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) requirements and their interpretation, reflect current practices, and incorporate feedback that was received. The updated Operational Policy 2016-7: Approvals incorporates: The…
November 21, 2023
Trailblazers
Disrupting the system through collaboration
A decade ago, the craft beer industry in Alberta took off. With major policy changes to minimum production capacities in the mid 2010s, smaller craft breweries tripled in just a few years. As brewing increased in Alberta, so did the hops, grain, and barley farmers – disrupting the province’s agriculture industry and growing a base…
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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