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US Trade- Steers
Live: 224.00-225.00 (KN) 230.00-232.00 (NE)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, 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)
Rail: 368.00-370.00 (IA, NE)
Canadian Dollar
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Confined Feeding Operations (CFO)
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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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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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.
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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
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Heifers
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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
