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Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
$71.76
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September 19, 2024
News
Unlocking Insights: The Canadian feedlot and backgrounding operations benchmarking survey
With government regulations affecting beef production in other countries, it is crucial for Canada to adopt sustainable beef practices to maintain and grow our beef markets. Currently, Canada lacks a national benchmark of practices used by backgrounding and finishing operations, which can lead to uncertainty about current practices. To address this, the Canadian Benchmark survey…
September 18, 2024
News
Third cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council unveiled
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), has announced the members of the third cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). This new cohort includes nine fresh faces and 13 returning members from the second cohort, all set to serve 18-month terms. The CAYC, established in 2020, serves as a…
September 18, 2024
News
Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council seeking new members
Editors note: After date of publishing, the closing date has been extended by one week from September 25, 2025 to October 2, 2024. The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Council) is inviting applications for three new members to join its team. The Council, established under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAPA), plays a crucial…
September 16, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 16, 2024
In Alberta last week, fed prices averaged in the low $240/cwt moving lower for the eighth consecutive week, this is still $8-9/cwt higher than a year ago. Light dressed sales were reported from $405-$406/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded is being scheduled for delivery from anywhere early October to early November. Alberta fed cash-to-futures basis was…
September 13, 2024
Checking in with ABP
10 Albertans among finalists for Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Program
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, an initiative by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), has announced the 16 finalists for its 2024-2025 program year. The finalists were selected during the annual CYL Selections Competition, held on August 20, 2024, at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon, Sask. Semi-finalists from across Canada, involved in…
September 12, 2024
Health & Production
BCRC highlights its past year of industry investments in research and extension
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has released its 2023-2024 Year in Review highlighting key activities and outcomes from the past fiscal year. The report showcases how producer investments in the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off are tackling beef industry priorities while generating maximum value from every research dollar. “The BCRC uses producer input to direct Check-Off…
September 9, 2024
News
Federal government focuses on food security with new school and local food funds
The Canadian government has introduced the School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) and the next phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) as part of a $62.9-million allocation in Budget 2024. These programs aim to support community-based not-for-profit organizations in improving local food security for Canadians of all ages. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,…
September 9, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 9, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $243.50/cwt live, $1.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Over the past month, fed prices have declined $10/cwt. Light trade was reported last week with buying interest noted from all three Western Canadian packers. Dressed sales were reported from $403.25-409.00/cwt FOB…
September 6, 2024
Checking in with ABP
2024 OFCAF program re-opens for additional funding applications
After successfully reviewing and approving over 1,000 applications, Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is announcing the re-opening of the 2024 On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program. This new intake will accept an additional 150 funding applications, fulfilling RDAR’s commitment to distributing all available OFCAF funds to Alberta producers. This initiative aims to support farmers and…
September 5, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Input needed on the future of ag research in Alberta
Producers, Western Crop Innovations wants to hear from YOU! Western Crop Innovations (WCI), a newly established non-profit organization in Lacombe, Alberta, is reaching out to producers for your valuable input on its research priorities. Emerging from the 50-year legacy of the Field Crop Development Centre, WCI is transitioning to an independent model with renewed focus…
September 3, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of September 3, 2024
Alberta fed steer prices closed the week near $245.90/cwt, $2/cwt lower than the previous week. Market-ready supplies are seasonally increasing, shifting leverage to the processing sector. Dressed sales ranged from $405-412/cwt FOB the feedlot. Delivery times were reported from late September to the middle of October. All three packers procured cattle last week, though numbers…
August 29, 2024
News
Alberta launches feasibility study for new reservoir to combat drought
In a move to address the growing water demands and potential drought risks in central Alberta, the provincial government has announced a feasibility study for a new reservoir east of Red Deer. The initiative aims to bolster water storage capacity for communities, businesses, and agricultural operations in the region. The proposed reservoir on the Red…
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Cattle Report
Updated: October 30, 2026
Steers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 248.97
Canadian Dollar
$71.76 0.11
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-27 | 290 | 468 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 294 | 460 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 300 | 456 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 306 | 460 | -- |
| 14-Jun-27 | 310 | 462 | -- |
| 12-Jul-27 | 302 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 29, 2026
