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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.21
0.30

Press Room

Welcome to Alberta Beef Producers’ Press Room.

For all media inquiries, please contact:

Debra Murphy
Phone: 403-451-1176
Email: debram@albertabeef.org

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Releases

  • Alberta Beef Producers applauds AgriStability enhancements in 2025 Federal Budget

    Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is welcoming the recent amendments to the AgriStability program announced in the 2025 federal budget, recognizing them as significant advancements for the province’s cattle industry. The federal budget is allocating $109.2 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for the federal-provincial-territorial cost-shared AgriStability program. Key changes include

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  • Plateau Cattle Co. receives 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award

    Calgary, AB — Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased to announce that John Smith, Laura Laing and Plateau Cattle Co., are the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award. This award recognizes exceptional commitment to sustainable ranching practices and contributions to the beef industry. Plateau Cattle Co. operates on a ranch established in 1959

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  • Alberta Beef Producers expresses concerns over Bill C-293 

    Calgary, Alberta — Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is voicing support for emergency prevention and preparedness, while expressing significant concerns over the current form of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness.  “We understand the critical need to be ready and ensure the safety and well-being of our communities, our livestock, and the continuity

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Featured

  • Traceability

    Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.

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  • Producer Meetings

    Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.

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Cattle Report

Updated: February 17, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 515.00-523.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 243.00-246.00, (NE, IA), 245.00-248.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 382.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 304.05

Canadian Dollar

$73.21   0.30

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
11-May-26 306 478 --
08-June-26 310 468 --
06-June-26 304 -- --
03-Aug-26 300 -- --
31-Aug-26 294 464 --
28-Sept-26 292 466 586
26-Oct-26 286 460 586
Last Updated on February 12, 2026
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