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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 496.50-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 496.50-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 230.00-232.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 230.00-232.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$73.08
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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.
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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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April 14, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy now available
The Alberta NAWMP Partnership is pleased to announce the Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy is now available! The Landowner Guide to the Alberta Wetland Policy helps landowners understand their rights and responsibilities when working in and around wetlands on their farm or ranch under Alberta’s Wetland Policy. If you have wetlands on your property, or if you…
April 13, 2023
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | The road to foot and mouth was long, but the path was short
By Sheri Hathaway, The Western Producer In 1951, the world was recovering from the Second World War, financially and emotionally. People looked for new ways to get ahead. Willi Bruntjen, a 29-year-old farm worker, left his homeland of Germany on Oct. 15 and came to Canada seeking a new life. He wore his only clothes,…
April 12, 2023
Checking in with ABP
New scholarship announced by the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency
It is no surprise that Canada’s beef industry continues to focus on the engagement of young entrants into the beef industry, whether that be grassroots producers, future leaders of our national and provincial organizations, or industry partners along the value chain. The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency continues to diversify its youth strategy with the addition…
April 11, 2023
Issues & Insights
Alberta municipalities passing torch – chem container recycling moving to ag retailers
Recycling agricultural plastic pesticide and fertilizer containers 23L and under – a familiar practice to many Alberta farmers – is being updated. At the request of the Agricultural Service Boards (ASB) that have been offering jug collection services in Alberta, Cleanfarms is moving recycling collection locations from municipalities to local ag retailers. The process is…
April 10, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 10, 2023
Alberta-fed steers climbed over $3/cwt last week to $217.59/cwt live FOB the lot. Alberta steer prices have rallied $9.70/cwt in the last four weeks, while steer carcass weights have dropped 23 lb in the west. Steer weights are now 53 lb below year-ago levels and 15 lb lighter than the five-year average. There was insufficient…
April 7, 2023
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | Ag policies called biased toward grain
By Robert Arnason, The Western Producer When Martin Unrau was president of the Canadian Cattle Association about a decade ago, he frequently delivered the same message to politicians and bureaucrats in Ottawa. It was simple: government shouldn’t favour one sector within agriculture over other sectors. Most of the time, whoever was listening would nod and…
April 6, 2023
Issues & Insights
Federal funding announced for FMD vaccine bank
The Canadian beef industry breathed a collective sigh of relief to learn a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank is on the horizon. As part of the 2023 Federal Budget, $57.5 million over five years was designated to create the FMD vaccine bank within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and to develop an emergency response plan….
April 6, 2023
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ABP supports and connects with families at Ronald McDonald House
Alberta Beef Producers, in partnership with the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence (CBCE), was proud to host “Home for Dinner” events at Ronald McDonald House Canada (RMHC) locations in Calgary and Edmonton. The two events in March provided home-cooked meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while requiring medical or hospital care or…
April 5, 2023
Innovation & Technology
ABP Research Showcase Highlights | Delving into feedlot antimicrobial use
This is the third in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. Find the previous articles here. The global rise in antimicrobial resistance has been a hot topic for several years, with experts warning of the potential consequences for humans and…
April 4, 2023
Innovation & Technology
The best tool to manage crops in 2023? Your shadow.
Sponsored Content – Bayer Optimal nutrition for your cattle starts from the ground up. Producers are constantly looking for ways to manage and improve the outputs from their operation, and that can include cereal crops for feeding purposes. Rory Cranston, North America Technical Development Manager for Cereals and Pulses at Bayer, has three tips for…
April 3, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 3, 2023
The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week at around $213.50/cwt, $2.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed prices have traded higher for 15 consecutive weeks, gaining $31/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $351.50-360.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded were being scheduled for mid-April delivery. Competition on…
March 31, 2023
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‘Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle it!’ gaining ground recovering ag plastics for recycling
Farmers in Alberta use about 2,000 tonnes of grain bags and approximately 2,200 tonnes of plastic baler twine annually. These plastic tools are essential in today’s farming operations—grain bags to temporarily store harvested grains, and twine to bind crops for storage and transport. But managing these plastics after use has been challenging for many farmers….
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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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Cattle Report
Updated: 28/07/2025
Steers
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Rail: 496.50-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 496.50-501.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 230.00-232.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 230.00-232.00 (TX, KN), 240.00-245.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 310.40
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Oct-25 | 280 | 438 | -- |
| 17-Nov-25 | 276 | 436 | -- |
| 15-Dec-25 | 278 | 420 | -- |
| 9-Feb-26 | 276 | 414 | -- |
| 9-Mar-26 | 274 | 410 | -- |
| 6-Apr-26 | 274 | 406 | -- |
Last Updated on July 24, 2025