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US Trade- Steers

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Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week

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Live: 240.00 (TX, KN, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week

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January 20, 2026 Business Tools

Thinking of Building? Contact the NRCB about permit requirements

Unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations is on the rise The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) is seeing a significant increase in unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations across Alberta. Compared to 2024, complaints related to unauthorized construction are up approximately 32 per cent, while enforcement actions have increased by about 125 per cent. This…

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April 17, 2024 Business Tools

Pre-2002 CFOs encouraged to seek formal grandfathering determination

Do you own a pre-2002 confined feeding operation? Help protect its future with a formal grandfathering determination from the NRCB Did your operation exist, or was it permitted by the county, before the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) came into effect on January 1, 2002? If so, now is the time to request a formal…

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February 17, 2024 Health & Production

Water well monitoring conditions for your CFO

Do you have water well monitoring conditions attached to your confined feeding operation (CFO) permit? The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has just published a new fact sheet outlining sampling methods and best practices for collecting water samples. You can find it here on the NRCB website: Sampling for Water Well Monitoring Fact Sheet. For…

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April 25, 2023 Checking in with ABP

Updated grandfathering policy for confined feeding operations released

The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released an updated grandfathering policy for confined feeding operations in Alberta. Operational Policy 2023-1: Grandfathering (Deemed Permit) replaces two previous policies (2016-5: Determining Deemed Capacity for Grandfathered CFOs and 2016-6: Public Notice for Grandfathering Decisions) with a single combined policy. The new policy provides greater transparency and will…

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February 1, 2023 Business Tools

2023 construction planning for your confined feeding operation

The start of a new year is a great time to look ahead. If you’re planning to build new or expand existing facilities at your confined feeding operation be sure to check with a Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) approval officer first to find out whether you need a permit. Do you need a permit…

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October 19, 2021 Business Tools

NRCB updates requirements for confined feeding operations

The National Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released its updated Compliance and Enforcement Policy for confined feeding operations in Alberta. The policy outlines the compliance process, emphasizes education and prevention, and provides direction on appropriate enforcement actions. It is founded on three pillars: collaborative problem solving, risk-based compliance, and fair complaint response. For more information,…

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July 12, 2021 Issues & Insights

Manure releases on confined feeding operations: response and prevention

With the historic heat wave hovering over Alberta in past weeks many of us have been longing for rain to cool things off and revive crops. But heavy rains can increase the risk of a manure release. A release of manure from a confined feeding operation (CFO) is a serious issue that needs to be…

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Cattle Report

Updated: March 9, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 532.50-537.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 532.50-537.50 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 240.00 (TX, KN, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 240.00 (TX, KN, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 380.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 317.18

Canadian Dollar

$73.71   0.08

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
01-Jun-26 310 472 --
29-Ju-26 308 464 --
27-Jul-26 302 -- --
24-Aug-26 296 466 --
21-Sep-26 292 466 582
19-Oct-26 290 464 586
16-Nov-26 282 456 584
Last Updated on March 5, 2026

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