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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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Rail: 510.00-515.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 240.00-244.00 (NE, IA), 242.00-245.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 378.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 378.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 240.00-244.00 (NE, IA), 242.00-245.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 378.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 378.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$73.75
0.42
0.42
Alberta
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Traceability
Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.
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March 10, 2022
Innovation & Technology
Survey: Economic impact of Alberta’s Applied Research and Forage Associations
Alberta’s Applied Research and Forage Associations are looking for farmer feedback through a short, anonymous survey. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, and provides input to “assist the province’s agriculture industry with continuing to effectively invest in research and extension initiatives that bring value to farmers and Albertan communities.” Please consider sharing this…
February 22, 2022
Trailblazers
Cows and Creativity: Expanding the Marshalls’ Running M Brand
There’s more than one kind of branding going on at the MGM Cattle Company, and that’s just the way Meghan Marshall likes it. She’s a busy Mom and ranch hand, but throws her own unique enterprise into the mix, to make for a full and varied life she wouldn’t trade with anyone. The family’s livestock…
December 28, 2021
Checking in with ABP
Taking the extra step to protect employees against COVID-19
It all started with a COVID-19 outbreak in March on VRP Farms in Picture Butte, Alberta. “It was an extremely trying time,” says Jolayne Farn, HR Manager of VRP. “Having 11 confirmed cases and 42 staff off work and quarantined showed us we never wanted to have to operate like that again. Even though we…
December 14, 2021
Trailblazers
Beef Gives Back: How one business owner repositions charitable donations
When you pull up the driveway to Bob Hahn’s farm, Hahn Cattle Co., you might think it’s a typical angus operation. However, tucked away in an unassuming Quonset is a custom-built storefront with display freezers and a dry-ager that prepares high-end quality cuts of beef for local consumers. Accountant by day, Angus producer by night,…
November 27, 2021
Press Releases
Alberta Beef Producers encourages timely resolution to Cargill labour dispute
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) continues to monitor the ongoing labour dispute at the Cargill High River processing plant. We have connected with Cargill and the Government of Alberta, and remain optimistic that a mutually beneficial agreement will be reached between the two parties before December 6. Alberta’s beef farmers and ranchers rely on continuity in…
November 8, 2021
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 8, 2021
Alberta fed bids started off at $257/cwt delivered and by Wednesday afternoon/Thursday, bids/sales were reported in the $261-262/cwt area delivered to the plant. Dressed bids/sales were anywhere from steady to $5/cwt higher than the previous week. Sale volumes were too light to establish a weighted average price trend last week. For the month of October…
November 5, 2021
Health & Production
Monitoring feeding sites for ‘out-of-the-ordinary’
“You don’t know what’s hiding in some of those bales sometimes, and you definitely don’t want some of those contaminants.” We all know a few best practices to lower the chances of vectoring weed seeds. We can knock mud off our boots, inspect pets, and clean equipment. But what about when we buy off-farm feed…
November 1, 2021
Issues & Insights
Rural economic development survey open
The Government of Alberta is looking for public feedback on ways to promote economic development in rural Alberta. Increasing investment plays a key factor in recovering economically from the COVID-19 pandemic, the global collapse of energy prices, and the worst economic downturn in almost a century. Discussions and feedback collected will ensure our rural communities…
October 21, 2021
Innovation & Technology
Tech Talk: Water smarter – not harder
Here’s a refreshing new tool designed right here in Alberta. How about a watering device that saves countless trips to the field mid-winter to keep animals hydrated? Lee Smith from Consort devised an invention that does this very thing. Water Box provides 24 24-hour- drinking water to livestock all winter long. No need to chop…
October 14, 2021
Trailblazers
Bringing community and connection through COVID
Community service is at the core of every 4-H club, but for many, COVID-19 restrictions made coming together for community service difficult. The Millarville Stockland 4-H Club decided to take the initiative to do what they could to bring community and connection to those in their community who they felt needed it most. The club…
September 17, 2021
Issues & Insights
What new COVID-19 measures mean for ag events
On Wednesday, the Government of Alberta declared a state of public health emergency, and Minister of Health Tyler Shandro announced new measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19. The measures range from private to social settings, and include retail, entertainment, and recreation facilities. With fall auctions, expos, and conferences on the horizon, we thought it would…
April 9, 2021
Issues & Insights
Alberta Wildfire launches brand new mobile app
Download the new Alberta Wildfire Status app to stay up-to-date with everything wildfire in Alberta. Alberta Wildfire launched a brand new application in March for Albertans and those who want to know more about wildfire in the province. The new application has many features, including the ability to search for specific information such as fire…
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Traceability
Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.
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 the 2026 Producer Meetings.
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Cattle Report
Updated: February 9, 2026
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 240.00-244.00 (NE, IA), 242.00-245.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 378.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 240.00-244.00 (NE, IA), 242.00-245.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 378.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 310.57
Canadian Dollar
$73.75 0.42
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04-May-26 | 306 | 478 | -- |
| 01-June-26 | 312 | 478 | -- |
| 29-June-26 | 308 | 468 | -- |
| 27-July-26 | 304 | -- | -- |
| 24-Aug-26 | 298 | 470 | -- |
| 21-Sept-26 | 294 | 470 | 582 |
| 19-Oct-26 | 290 | 466 | 586 |
Last Updated on February 5, 2026