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August 22, 2023
Trailblazers
Legacy fund to support young leaders in honour of Reg Schellenberg unveiled at CBIC
The Canadian Cattle Foundation was honoured to mark the creation of the Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award, to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. The first recipient of this award is Carling Matejka from Ponoka, Alberta. Carling was presented the award by members of the Schellenberg…
August 21, 2023
Issues & Insights
Alberta government continues to emphasize need for Canada-Alberta drought response
The Honourable RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, is reaching out to Alberta’s livestock producers to share an update of his efforts to support those impacted by dry conditions. “Alberta livestock producers have faced significant challenges as a result of dry conditions,” he wrote online. “I am urgently pursuing a Canada-Alberta joint response to…
August 21, 2023
Inspiration
Alberta’s Wray Ranch receives prestigious national environmental stewardship award
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Wray Ranch, located near Irricana, Alberta, as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2023. Doug and Linda Wray, who own and operate Wray Ranch in partnership with their nephew, Tim Wray and his wife Joanne, are recognized for their focus…
August 21, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 21, 2023
The Alberta dressed fed trade range was comparable with the previous week from $388-393/cwt delivered. More cattle were procured at $388/cwt delivered, and the weighted average price was pressured almost $2/cwt lower. Weighted average steer prices have now slipped lower for eight straight weeks and are the lowest seen since May 12. YTD Western fed…
August 18, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Streaming | Ergot Toxicity with Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro
By Dr. John Campbell, The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast “Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro from the Dept. of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan is my guest this week. He has been researching the impacts of ergot in feed sources on cattle performance and he will discuss the levels of ergot that are safe…
August 17, 2023
Health & Production
Making silage in a dry year
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. Plants grown under dry conditions have a…
August 15, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Have you heard of AGLA?
The success of Alberta’s beef industry relies on an efficient and productive cow herd with access to an extensive feed supply. Approximately 20 per cent of this feed comes from the use of Crown grazing leases, making these lands an integral foundation for one of Alberta’s most important industries. The first grazing leases were instituted…
August 14, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 14, 2023
Fed cattle prices have found some stability, averaging in the mid $230/cwt for the past couple of weeks. Light trade was reported last week, with dressed sales ranging from $391-393/cwt delivered; cattle were being scheduled for mid to late September delivery. With good late summer feeding conditions, and lift times now 30+ days out, carcass…
August 11, 2023
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | Research identifies cow efficiency
By Karen Briere, The Western Producer Forage-efficient cows maintain their back fat during winter, calve earlier in the calving season and wean heavier calves relative to their own weight, according to a University of Saskatchewan study. Dr. Greg Penner said the study shows how cow-calf producers can assess their cows without relying on feed-use efficiency, which…
August 10, 2023
Innovation & Technology
Conditioning is key to transport success
The results of a four-year animal transport research study, funded in part by ABP, suggest the most important animal welfare factor in transport may be conditioning before they get on the truck. Since we last reported on this story in January 2022, researchers have completed their final year of a study to help improve animal…
August 9, 2023
Business Tools
AgriStability program reopens for late participation
Farmers and ranchers impacted by drought and wildfires can now enroll in the newly reopened AgriStability program. While enrolment for this year’s AgriStability program previously closed in the spring, the Government of Alberta and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced last week that producers can sign up for late participation until September 29. “Our government has…
August 8, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 7, 2023
The Canfax fed steer price closed the week at around $235/cwt, $0.25/cwt lower than the previous week. From their highs in late June, prices have declined $12/cwt. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $388.50-393.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for early September delivery. Last week, Alberta fed prices were estimated…
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Cattle Report
Updated: February 4, 2026
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Apr-26 | 298 | 466 | -- |
| 25-May-26 | 306 | 466 | -- |
| 22-June-26 | 306 | 460 | -- |
| 20-July-26 | 300 | -- | -- |
| 17-Aug-26 | 294 | 460 | -- |
| 14-Sept-26 | 288 | 460 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 286 | 460 | -- |
Last Updated on January 29, 2026
