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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$71.65
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Producer Meetings
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June 23, 2026
Business Tools
The Evolution of Lidobands
(Lidocaine Impregnated Bands) An article appeared in ABP Magazine in December 2023 (view here) explaining the science behind Lidoband castration devices. They are now available in Canada in different sizes for different weights of cattle to be used with the appropriate banners. They qualify as a compounded product because of the lidocaine impregnation, so in…
June 22, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 22, 2026
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $352.50/cwt live, $3.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices established new highs. This is the sixth consecutive year that first-half price highs have been established in June. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers with dressed sales ranging from $586–$589/cwt FOB…
June 19, 2026
Health & Production
Beef researcher receives CSAS Extension and Public Service Award
Dr. Greg Penner, professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS) Canadian Industries Award in Extension and Public Service. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to extension, education, and public service in support of…
June 19, 2026
News
Alberta updates Weed Control Regulation
The Government of Alberta has updated the Weed Control Regulation under the Weed Control Act, making changes to the list of regulated invasive plants in the province. According to the Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC), the updates are intended to strengthen Alberta’s ability to manage invasive species that can threaten native ecosystems, agricultural production and…
June 19, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Connecting Buyers, Sellers and Policy: The Alberta Auction Market Association
“We’ve got a fine set of calves here. What are you gonna bid for them?” So begins the rhythmic chant of numbers, the crisp acknowledgements of bids, the sounds of animals on the move, and the tension in the air as the ranch income for an entire year hangs in the balance. Buyers compete for…
June 18, 2026
Business Tools
VBP+ continues outreach across Alberta’s beef industry
Winter and Spring are often some of the busiest seasons in Alberta’s beef industry, and this year has been no exception for the teams at ABP and Verified Beef Producer Plus (VBP+). Over the past several months, ABP and VBP+ representatives have been on the road attending conventions, hosting workshops, participating in youth events, and…
June 18, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Every road led to ranching
Millward Family Raises Cattle, Stewards Native Grasslands For Kelly Millward of Del Bonita, ranching has always felt like home. “I started with my grandparents, I worked there every summer while in school. I helped them and worked with my uncle,” Millward says of his introduction to ranching at a young age. After graduating high school,…
June 17, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) reach Interim Participation Agreement
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting. Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding to support the CCA from July 1 to August 31, 2026. During this period, ABP’s elected representatives to…
June 16, 2026
Business Tools
Wild boar eradication efforts continue across Alberta
Province reports nearly 600 animals removed since 2018 Alberta’s Wild Boar Control Program says efforts to eradicate invasive wild boar from the province are continuing to advance, with nearly 600 animals removed since 2018. In an update shared through the Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC), the province reported that 595 wild boar have been removed…
June 15, 2026
Business Tools
Waterton Biosphere Region seeking input on predator losses
The Waterton Biosphere Region is seeking input from livestock producers who have experienced losses to bears, wolves or cougars between 2021 and 2025. Information collected through the survey will be used to help inform discussions around Alberta’s predator compensation program. Producers are asked to provide up to five years of data on livestock inventories, overall death losses and predator-related…
June 15, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of June 15, 2026
After trending higher over the past five months, fed prices seem to have leveled off. Western Canadian fed prices continued to trade on either side of $350/cwt, hovering near record highs. From a seasonal perspective, leverage continued to favour the cattle feeder. On the flip side, packers continued to manage seasonally tighter numbers by scaling…
June 12, 2026
Health & Production
What drives the true cost of forage production?
New COP Network benchmarks reveal what drives forage production costs in Canadian cow-calf operations, from hay and silage to greenfeed, and where producers can improve efficiency. Forage is the backbone of every cow-calf operation — but how much does it really cost to grow? While feed is often viewed as a “homegrown” input, the reality…
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Cattle Report
Updated: September 21, 2026
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 486.50-489.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 222.00-223.00 (NE, IA), 226.00 (TX, KS)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 283.65
Canadian Dollar
$71.65 0.11
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Dec-26 | 282 | 438 | -- |
| 11-Jan-27 | -- | -- | -- |
| 08-Feb-27 | 278 | 432 | -- |
| 08-Mar-27 | 278 | 430 | -- |
| 05-Apr-27 | 282 | 426 | -- |
| 03-May-27 | 288 | 426 | -- |
| 31-May-27 | 296 | 434 | -- |
Last Updated on September 17, 2026
