Live: 315.00-326.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 315.00-326.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 225.00-230.00 (NE, IA, TX, KS) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 225.00-230.00 (NE, IA, TX, KS) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$72.28
0.12
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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
To receive press releases from ABP:
Releases
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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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Supporting sustainable beef sector growth
Alberta’s government and the beef sector are partnering to ensure Canada’s beef industry continues to grow sustainably and remains competitive. Alberta is a key beef supplier to local and international markets and improving our competitiveness is critical to supporting the Alberta Beef and Canada Beef brands. Alberta’s government is partnering with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association,…
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Beef producers urging government action on drought relief
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is imploring farmers and ranchers who are experiencing significant impacts due to extremely dry or drought conditions, to contact their municipality and urge them to declare a municipal agricultural disaster. Concerns over limited feed resources and access to quality water, have some beef producers struggling to maintain their herd sizes. “[ABP…
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Cattle Report
Updated: August 17, 2026
Steers
Live: 315.00-326.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 315.00-326.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 513.50-527.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 225.00-230.00 (NE, IA, TX, KS) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 225.00-230.00 (NE, IA, TX, KS) last week
Rail: 360.00-372.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 332.46
Canadian Dollar
$72.28 0.12
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-Nov-26 | 286 | 448 | -- |
| 7-Dec-26 | 286 | 432 | -- |
| 1-Feb-27 | 282 | 426 | -- |
| 1-Mar-27 | 280 | 422 | -- |
| 29-Mar-27 | 284 | 420 | - |
| 29-Apr-27 | 290 | 418 | -- |
Last Updated on August 13, 2026
