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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
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US Trade- Steers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$73.35
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August 7, 2025
Health & Production
Maximizing hay quality: Strategies that hold up in any weather
As many producers across Alberta can attest this haying season, challenging weather can complicate decisions on everything from when to cut to how best to manage moisture and storage. Whether you’ve faced heavy rain in the southwest, dry conditions in the northwest, or anything in between, the good news is there are tried-and-true strategies to…
June 17, 2024
Health & Production
Alfalfa can be grazed safely: Things to think about before turning cows out on high-legume pastures
This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on May 23, 2024. Including alfalfa in a grazing stand makes sense. The potential benefits include increased soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, improved plant biodiversity, boosted forage yields and improved animal performance. Alfalfa can also be used to create a hedge against poor…
July 3, 2021
Health & Production
What We’re Reading | BCRC’s two-part series on overcoming the fear of alfalfa
The following is a preview of a two-part series by the Beef Cattle Research Council. It was originally published in 2019, but remains relevant today. Fear of bloat costs more money than actual cases of bloat do Respect it, but don’t fear it. That’s the message from cattle producers and beef specialists alike who through…
July 1, 2021
Health & Production
Making hay while the sun swelters
Producers often prefer to cut alfalfa or alfalfa-grass hay as the crop reaches its peak volume, but that could result in a need for additional supplementation at feeding time. If you’re fortunate enough to have a hay crop to harvest, you might be curious how the heat can affect crop maturity, as well as the…
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Cattle Report
Updated: February 27, 2026
Steers
Live: ---
Rail: 530.00-535.00 del
Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 530.00-535.00 del
Choice Steers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Choice Heifers
Live: 244.00-245.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 382.00-384.00 (NE, IA)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 313.46
Canadian Dollar
$73.35 0.20
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-May-26 | 310 | 476 | -- |
| 22-June-26 | 310 | 470 | -- |
| 20-July-26 | 304 | -- | -- |
| 17-Aug-26 | 300 | 470 | -- |
| 14-Sep-26 | 294 | 470 | -- |
| 12-Oct-26 | 292 | 468 | 586 |
| 09-Nov-26 | 284 | 458 | 580 |
Last Updated on February 27, 2026