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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 306.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 502.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 306.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 502.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 230.00-233.00 (IA, NE), 233.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 365.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 230.00-233.00 (IA, NE), 233.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 365.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$72.28
0.25

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

  • ABP welcomes government support for producers impacted by drought

    The Government of Canada has announced support for producers who are struggling due to the severe and widespread drought affecting the Prairie provinces. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the early designation of the Livestock Tax Deferral, and immediate adjustments to the AgriInsurance program to make drought-damaged crops available for feed.   “I am extremely pleased with today’s announcement from Minister Bibeau. A significant portion of our proposals to the government were included in

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  • CCA with the support of CCGA and GGC request temporary but immediate drought related actions on crop insurance

    Calgary, AB – Severe drought conditions are creating significant concerns for beef, grain and oilseed producers in the prairie provinces and parts of B.C. and Ontario.    Extreme temperatures and below average rainfall have deteriorated pasture, hay and crops, creating limited feed resources and have some beef producers struggling to maintain their herd sizes.  A top priority for beef producers is to maintain the cattle herd

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  • CCA and provincial associations support Ministers’ meeting and call for action on relief measures

    The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and Provincial Cattle Associations support FPT Ministers’ meeting on drought and wildfire conditions and call for prompt action on relief measures Calgary, AB – Beef producers in parts of Ontario, the prairie provinces and British Columbia are facing severe drought conditions. Extreme temperatures and below average rainfall are already creating feed

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Cattle Report

Updated: January 19, 2026

Steers

Live: 306.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 502.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 306.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 502.50-506.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 230.00-233.00 (IA, NE), 233.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 365.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 230.00-233.00 (IA, NE), 233.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 365.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 297.87

Canadian Dollar

$72.28   0.25

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
13-Apr-26 300 474 --
11-May-26 310 476 --
08-June-26 314 474 --
06-July-26 308 -- --
03-Aug-26 304 -- --
31-Aug-26 296 470 --
28-Sep-26 292 470 --
Last Updated on January 15, 2026
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