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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$73.76
0.22

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June 6, 2025 News

AFIN to close, ARECA takes over representation

The Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN) has announced that it will be closing its operations on June 30, 2025. The responsibilities for representing Alberta’s forage industry will be transferred to the Agricultural Research & Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA). Founded in 2010, AFIN has facilitated collaboration among forage producers, processors, agricultural businesses, and various stakeholders….

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Three insights on controlling Canada thistle through grazing

This is the second in a two-part series on weed control in pastures. The first part, focusing on the role of rotational grazing in controlling Canada thistle, is available here. How do you solve a problem like Canada thistle? In areas that can’t be sprayed with herbicide, rotational grazing might just be the answer. Grazing…

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Four tips for optimal Canada thistle control using herbicide

This is the first in a two-part series on weed control in pastures. The second part, focusing on the role of rotational grazing in controlling Canada thistle, will be available next week on ABP Daily. It’s the most common weed found in pasturelands on the Canadian Prairies, and it can seriously reduce forage availability if…

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November 2, 2021 Trailblazers

What We’re Reading | Bale grazing and pasture rejuvenation

By Duane McCartney, for Canadian Cattlemen Magazine Forage extension veteran Grant Lastiwka shares his winter-feeding strategy and explains how it fits into his year-round grazing system Grant Lastiwka eats, sleeps and dreams forages. As one of Canada’s most enthusiastic forage extension specialists, Lastiwka is the go-to man for information on year-round grazing management. Past winner…

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  • Wildfire Updates and Resources

    ABP has developed curated lists of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta. Find quick links to emergency alerts and our latest articles on ABP Daily or head to AlbertaBeef.org for long-term resources related to emergency preparedness.

    Wildfire Updates
  • Finding Support

    If you need someone to talk to but you're not sure where to go, have a look through some important resources from across Canada.

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Cattle Report

Updated: 04/07/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 496.00-500.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 297.06

Canadian Dollar

$73.76   0.22

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
25-Aug-25 274 398 --
22-Sep-25 270 398 458
20-Oct-25 264 394 454
17-Nov-25 260 388 450
15-Dec-25 260 378 446
9-Feb-25 260 376 454
Last Updated on May 29, 2025