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US Trade- Steers
Live: 238.00-240.00 (NE, KN)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 238.00-240.00 (NE, KN)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
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March 27, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Applied research activities on the Pitstra Farm
This story was brought to you in partnership with Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production (TACLP) at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is a specialized division committed to applied research in livestock production. The TACLP uses its resources – which include a 1,000-head capacity feedlot, commercial cow-calf…
March 27, 2024
Trailblazers
The well-rounded plant breeder
Harwinder Sidhu, the new Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) winter wheat breeder, didn’t always plan to become a plant breeder. It wasn’t a straightforward path to plant breeding for Harwinder Sidhu. He started in his home country of India studying agricultural sciences for his undergraduate degree with a focus on soil science. From there Sidhu…
March 19, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Building momentum: the staircase to profitability
I want you to take a moment and think about your “best” cow. She may not be the fanciest, or the stoutest, but I can pretty much guarantee she’s been around the block a few times. Maybe she even has a few daughters or granddaughters in the herd. She’s easily your favourite cow because she…
March 13, 2024
Business Tools
Beefing Up Biosecurity: A must for bull sale events
Sellers and buyers alike look forward to bull sale season as it’s the culmination of years of hard work meeting the excitement of anticipating the next generation of calves. Picture it: multiple beef producers visiting different farms, auction markets and ag societies while looking for the next addition to their herd, all in the context…
March 12, 2024
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Be unapologetically direct when standing up for our industry
The Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) is an annual award presented by Alberta Beef Producers to recognize farms and ranchland managers across the province whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. The award has been presented since 1992 and has since become one of the most prestigious in the…
March 8, 2024
Innovation & Technology
When the heat is on: pasture recovery after fire or drought
Following years of drought and a record-breaking wildfire season, pastures across Alberta are in poor condition. We asked rangeland ecologist Cameron Carlyle to bring us up to speed on the situation and provide some recommendations on how to help pastures recover. Across Alberta, wildfires and drought reduced available grazing acres in 2023, resulting in heavy…
March 6, 2024
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Strong Alberta representation in Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Mentorship Pairings
Canadian Cattle Young Leaders is pleased to highlight the industry-leading mentors who are kindly investing their expertise and time to lend a helping hand to the next generation of the Canadian beef industry. The 2023-2024 program year pairings have strong roots in the Alberta cattle industry, including [now previous] Alberta Beef Producers Vice Chair, Sheila…
March 6, 2024
Health & Production
Why protein is important
All living creatures and plants contain protein. Plants take in nitrogen to produce protein. Some animals, including cattle, consume plant material. During digestion of the forage, the plant protein is broken down into amino acids. Rumen bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses rebuild the amino acids into proteins that are required by the animal. Microbes that…
March 1, 2024
Business Tools
Discover your new trusted partner in livestock financing
No matter what goals you’ve set for your beef operation, the Feeder Associations of Alberta has timely, low-cost financing options to help your business thrive. Jake Wedman may have been raised on a mixed farming and dairy operation, but when it came time to build something of his own, the beef industry was calling his…
February 22, 2024
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From ABP’s Government Desk
Here’s to another year of positive change in 2024! We’re crossing our fingers for high beef prices, great growing conditions, and policy that complements our industry. This fall saw the announcement of another AgriRecovery. The 2023 AgriRecovery was hard fought by both Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and AFSC, and we are thankful for the government’s…
February 20, 2024
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Highlights from the Chair with Brodie Haugan
One thing that’s become really clear to me during our recent meetings throughout the province is just how resilient Alberta beef producers are during challenging times. We received a lot of really good feedback on producers’ experiences with the difficult things the industry is dealing with, like the drought and feed shortages. It’s amazing to…
February 16, 2024
Health & Production
Reminders for humane transport
Every day, thousands of cattle travel by trailer. Most of these animals are fit for the journey and experience no negative outcomes. However, there are instances where we must ask, “is this animal fit to load and be transported?” Updates to the Health of Animals Regulations Part XII, Humane Transport took effect in 2020. Now,…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 12/09/2025
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 525.00-527.00 del
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 525.00-527.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 238.00-240.00 (NE, KN)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 238.00-240.00 (NE, KN)
Rail: 375.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 313.85
Canadian Dollar
$72.22 0.07
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-Dec-25 | 292 | 458 | -- |
| 02-Feb-26 | 294 | 454 | -- |
| 02-Mar-26 | 292 | 448 | -- |
| 30-Mar-26 | 292 | 442 | -- |
| 27-April-26 | 300 | 442 | -- |
| 25-May-26 | 306 | 444 | -- |
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Last Updated on September 11, 2025
