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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$71.76
0.11

ABP Volume 3 Issue 1

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February 16, 2023 Current Markets & Forecasts

CME drives fed prices higher, carcass quality higher

The CME live cattle futures market climbed steadily in the last half of 2022. Combined with theweakening Canadian dollar, Alberta fed cattle prices re-visited late 2014 levels, right before the 2015price surge. Alberta fed steers averaged $184/cwt live in December, 15 per cent higher than January. On average, fed steer prices rose 1.3 per cent…

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February 14, 2023 Business Tools

Plan for growing season with new Pasture 101 program

Alberta Beef Producers and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) are pleased to announce the launch of Pasture 101, a project initiated by the Alberta Beef, Forage and Grazing Centre (ABFGC). Forage/beef innovation for the next generation The Alberta Beef, Forage and Grazing Centre was a five-year agreement (2015-2020) between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Alberta…

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Featured

  • Register for ABP's AGM & Convention

    Join us for ABP’s Annual General Meeting and Convention, where cattle producers and industry representatives come together to review the past year’s activities, discuss key issues affecting the industry, and help shape priorities for the year ahead.

    Register through Eventbrite
  • Your Thoughts and Ideas on Producer Meetings

    We are eager to hear your feedback to help us plan, refine, and continually improve. If you attended a Producer Meeting, please take a moment to provide your thoughts and ideas through our quick survey.

    Share Your Ideas

Cattle Report

Updated: October 30, 2026

Steers

Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del

Heifers

Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot
Rail: 495.00-500.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 348.00-355.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 248.97

Canadian Dollar

$71.76   0.11

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
25-Jan-27 290 468 --
22-Feb-27 290 460 --
22-Mar-27 294 460 --
19-Apr-27 300 456 --
17-May-27 306 460 --
14-Jun-27 310 462 --
12-Jul-27 302 -- --
Last Updated on October 29, 2026

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