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AB Direct - Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 513.50-515.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 513.50-515.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 225.00-226.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-356.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 225.00-226.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-356.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$72.34
0.39

ABP Volume 3 Issue 1

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  • Delegate Nominations

    Becoming a delegate is a great way for beef producers to expand personal and professional networks, provide leadership to the industry, and stay informed on the issues and opportunities facing the industry.

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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

  • Delegate Nominations

    Becoming a delegate is a great way for beef producers to expand personal and professional networks, provide leadership to the industry, and stay informed on the issues and opportunities facing the industry.

    Learn More
  • Producer Meetings

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

    Register Today

Cattle Report

Updated: August 24, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 513.50-515.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 513.50-515.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 225.00-226.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-356.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 225.00-226.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-356.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 327.05

Canadian Dollar

$72.34   0.39

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
16-Nov-26 274 430 --
14-Dec-26 276 414 --
8-Feb-27 272 408 --
8-Mar-27 270 406 --
5-Apr-27 276 404 -
3-May-27 282 404 --
Last Updated on August 20, 2026

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