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US Trade- Steers
Live: 218.00-220.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 218.00-220.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (IA, NE)
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July 27, 2026
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of July 27, 2026
The market psychology has dramatically shifted over the past few weeks. Fed prices ground higher over the first six months of the year; however, now prices are coming off in chunks. The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $330/cwt live, $10/cwt lower than the previous week. Packer competition on the cash market…
April 13, 2026
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of April 13, 2026
The Western Canadian fed market has worked higher since the beginning of the year gaining $31/cwt or close to $500/head. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $328/cwt live, up $3.50/cwt from the previous week. From a supply perspective, seasonally yearling numbers are declining while fed calves are still a…
March 2, 2026
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of March 2, 2026
Since the start of the year, fed prices have rallied $22/cwt or 7 per cent. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $319/cwt live, a new record high. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $527.50–533.50/cwt FOB the feedlot….
January 12, 2026
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 12, 2026
Alberta fed cattle prices have been on an upward swing since mid-December. Weighted average prices were around $3.00/cwt stronger than mid-December, when prices were last published. Dressed sales were ranging from $497.00–500.50/cwt FOB the feedlot, with immediate to first half of February delivery. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Since the first…
January 13, 2025
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of January 13, 2025
In Alberta last week, the weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $265/cwt, $8/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices did establish new record highs. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales reported from $432.75-436.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. U.S. packer interest was supportive and light volumes of…
November 12, 2024
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of November 11, 2024
Averaging on either side of $240/cwt Western Canadian fed prices rebounded $1/cwt. Fed cattle prices last week were $11/cwt higher than last year. Sale volumes were light last week and dressed sales were reported at $405/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were being scheduled for late-November/early-December delivery. US packer interest was noted, and light volumes were…
August 5, 2024
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Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of August 5, 2024
In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $257/cwt live, fully steady with the previous week. Fed prices have been steady for the past six weeks averaging in the mid to upper $250’s/cwt. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers and dressed sales…
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…
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Cattle Report
Updated: August 27, 2026
Steers
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Heifers
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Choice Steers
Live: 218.00-220.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (IA, NE)
Choice Heifers
Live: 218.00-220.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00-350.00 (IA, NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 321.30
Canadian Dollar
$72.23 0.11
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Nov-26 | 266 | 414 | -- |
| 21-Dec-26 | 268 | 408 | -- |
| 18-Jan-27 | 266 | 406 | -- |
| 15-Feb-27 | 266 | 398 | -- |
| 15-Mar-27 | 266 | 398 | -- |
| 12-Apr-27 | 274 | 396 | -- |
| 10-May-27 | 280 | 402 | -- |
Last Updated on August 27, 2026
