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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 256.00 (TX, KS), 255.00 (NE)
Rail: 401.00-405.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 401.00-405.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 256.00 (TX, KS) 255.00 (NE)
Rail: 401.00-405.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 401.00-405.00 (NE, IA)
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November 20, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 20, 2023
Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average fed price, but the market tone was steady to slightly lower. Last week dressed sales and bids were marked at $385/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for early January delivery. Competition on the cash market has been limited, in some instances packers were…
November 15, 2023
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Together, let’s maintain Alberta’s herds
Sponsored Content – ATB In recent years, there has been a significant decline in the number of mother cows in Alberta. The October Cattle on Feed reports from both the USA and Canada revealed a noticeable increase in the number of heifers on feed, compared to previous years. This shift can be attributed to drought…
November 14, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 14, 2023
Following 12 weeks of static pricing, average Alberta fed steer prices slipped to a 28-week low. A combination of negative packer margins, increased formula price commitments, and concerns of recessionary reduced demand, all contributed to softer North American fed cattle prices. Scattered light dressed trade was $3-5/cwt lower than the previous week from $385-387/cwt delivered,…
November 14, 2023
Issues & Insights
Effects of smoke inhalation on beef cattle
Drifting smoke caused by massive wildfires has been a greater problem in Alberta this summer than ever before. We spoke to veterinarian Dr. Roy Lewis about how inhaling smoke might be affecting beef herd health. Following a record-breaking wildfire season in Canada, in which as much as two million hectares of land were destroyed in…
November 10, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Meet some of ABP’s newest staff members
Alberta Beef Producers is excited to introduce some new faces to our staff team. Please join us in welcoming Ryan, Kaley, Jill, and Kara! Ryan Ross – Controller Assistant Ryan Ross has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Lethbridge and has worked in accounting for over two years. Ryan has a background in agriculture…
November 7, 2023
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Alberta responds to geographic concerns in drought assistance
Throughout the summer, Alberta Beef Producers worked with government to develop an AgriRecovery response, advising that a program must account for this year’s complex moisture situation. The Alberta government recognized that rainfall was very patchy and that producers would need flexibility in their management. At the time, both federal and provincial governments seemed to be…
November 7, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Beef organizations take home wins at Best of CAMA Awards
The Canadian Agri-Marketing Awards recognize the very best in marketing, public and industry relations campaigns every year. We are pleased to share that Alberta Beef Producers, Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, and Public and Stakeholder Engagement came home with awards in multiple categories. The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef won the Pay-Per-Click Campaign category for…
November 7, 2023
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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders program celebrates graduates
By Julie Sharp On August 15, 2023, the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program highlighted its impressive graduates as they crossed the stage to be recognized at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Calgary, Alberta. The Canadian CYL Program welcomes young people, ages 18-35 across Canada, involved in various aspects…
November 6, 2023
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 6, 2023
Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average fed price, but the market tone was steady. Dressed sales and bids were marked at $390/cwt delivered. Light volumes of Western Canadian fed cattle were marketed into the U.S. These cattle were committed to the U.S. packer on a formula price. Last week the Alberta…
November 3, 2023
Health & Production
The value of ‘hands-on’ BCS for a commercial beef herd
The literal act of completing ‘hands-on’ body condition scoring (BCS) is often thought of by commercial beef producers as a procedure done strictly in academic trials, research studies, or by seedstock operations. Many bypass the practice altogether, choosing instead to rely on experience, assessing their herd’s degree of condition from the feed truck or tractor…
November 1, 2023
Business Tools
Time to start thinking about farm transition
It’s no secret that Canada’s farm population is aging. Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census of Agriculture revealed that over 60 per cent of Canada’s farmers are 55 and older and that many of those farmers have no transition plan for their farms. Which is cause for concern. Decades of hard work and sacrifice could be wiped out when…
October 31, 2023
Trailblazers
From ranch to rodeo…and back again
Rodeo’s roots are firmly planted in ranching tradition, and the connection remains strong today among many of the sport’s top competitors. In fact, for rancher Scott Guenthner, the current Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion, the pull of life at home led him to choose a rodeo route limited to only Canadian events. While that still involves…
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Cattle Report
Updated: June 4, 2026
Steers
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Rail: 590.00 del
Heifers
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Rail: 590.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 256.00 (TX, KS), 255.00 (NE)
Rail: 401.00-405.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 256.00 (TX, KS) 255.00 (NE)
Rail: 401.00-405.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 338.86
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Aug-26 | 314 | 476 | -- |
| 21-Sep-26 | 308 | 474 | 606 |
| 19-Oct-26 | 300 | 470 | 594 |
| 16-Nov-26 | 290 | 460 | 586 |
| 14-Dec-26 | 292 | 448 | 582 |
| 08-Feb-27 | 288 | 444 | 590 |
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Last Updated on May 28, 2026
