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December 14, 2022 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | U of A researcher working to improve mental health of Alberta farmers

By Dylana Twittey, The Gateway – The Official Student Publication at the University of Alberta Research by a University of Alberta professor aims to help combat high levels of stress, depression and suicide in Alberta’s farming and agriculture industry. The research is being done by Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, a professor in the department of social sciences…

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December 13, 2022 Checking in with ABP

A good influence

On a beautiful summer morning, Dina Battistessi and her family arrived at the historic CL Ranch, just west of Calgary. Dina, the owner of a preschool and an online influencer through her Instagram account, Move Play Mom, was excited to be on a ranch and had brought along a couple important guests. Her father, a…

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December 12, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of December 12, 2022

Setting new annual price highs, the Canfax fed steer price closed the week around $185.50/cwt, $2/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported at $303.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle were being scheduled for mid to late January delivery. Light volumes of Alberta-fed cattle traded to the U.S. Depending on freight and…

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December 12, 2022 Health & Production

Commercial cow-calf producers wanted for online feed testing survey

What’s your take on feed testing? Complete the Western Canadian Feed Testing and Ration Balancing Survey to share how you use feed testing or other methods of analyzing feed quality. This online survey is open to commercial cow-calf producers in Western Canada who run a minimum of 25 head. As the researchers behind the survey…

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December 9, 2022 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Veterinary professor at USask launches bovine health podcast

By University of Saskatchewan A University of Saskatchewan (USask) beef cattle specialist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has launched a new podcast that gives listeners a Canadian perspective on beef cattle health and nutrition. Dr. John Campbell (DVM), whose research interests include beef cattle and health management, posted the first episode of…

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December 8, 2022 Checking in with ABP

We had some work done – check it out!

The Alberta Beef Producers’ business website, albertabeef.org, has recently undergone a facelift to streamline content between ABP – the organization, our consumer facing website (allforthebeef.ca), and ABPdaily.com.  The site will primarily house documents and information related to the organization, including policy and legal documents, cattle practices, check-off information, research fact sheets, and the Environmental Stewardship…

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December 7, 2022 Business Tools

Alberta government increases Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program amount

Feeder associations in Alberta will soon be able to obtain more competitive financing to meet current market demands. The provincial government is increasing the overall loan guarantee for beef and sheep producers purchasing livestock for feeding to $150 million. Created to help producer-run feeder co-operatives secure financing, the Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program previously provided…

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December 6, 2022 Trailblazers

Showcase your tenderloin with these simple tips

The tenderloin is just that. Tender. It’s diverse, flavourful, you can roast it, cut it into steaks, grill it whole – so many options. For that reason, when at the grocery store or the butcher shop, the first thing I look for when searching for that perfect tenderloin, is one that is still in the…

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December 5, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Sheila Hillmer steps into role of ABP Vice Chair

Alberta Beef Producers delegate and director Sheila Hillmer is joining the Executive as the new Vice Chair. Hillmer, who farms and ranches with her family near Del Bonita and sits as an ABP delegate for the Southwest Zone, will serve as Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2022-2023 term. “We are excited to see…

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December 5, 2022 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of  December 5, 2022

Western Canadian-fed prices have been steady for the past seven weeks, while Ontario and U.S. prices continue to advance. December is traditionally a strong month for the fed cattle market. However, enthusiasm has been muted by smaller fed slaughter volumes during the second half of this year and historically long pick-up times. Last week, dressed…

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December 3, 2022 Checking in with ABP

ABP shares condolences on the sudden passing of Reg Shellenberg

Alberta Beef Producers’ Board of Directors, delegates, and staff are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) President Reg Schellenberg. “My husband Miles and I express our overwhelming sadness over the sudden passing of Reg Schellenberg,” said Melanie Wowk, ABP Chair. “Our paths first crossed through cattle industry politics but…

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December 2, 2022 Checking in with ABP

2022 Alberta Beef Producers’ 4-H Scholarship recipients announced

Alberta Beef Producers is excited to announce the recipients of the 2022 ABP 4-H Scholarships. This scholarship is awarded to one 4-H member from each of the five ABP zones, plus a sixth wild card recipient. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Each recipient, in their second, third, or fourth year of post-secondary study, receives $750…

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 19, 2025

Steers

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Rail: 495.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 495.00 del

Choice Steers

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Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 355.00-363.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 301.48

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
16-Mar-26 286 446 --
13-Apr-26 290 444 --
11-May-26 298 446 --
08-June-26 302 444 --
06-July-26 294 -- --
03-Aug-26 288 -- --
31-Aug-26 278 440 --
Last Updated on December 18, 2025