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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 485.00-490.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 485.00-490.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 220.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 220.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$72.11
0.39

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August 19, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Global voice, local impact: Insights from Dennis Laycraft on the evolution of Canadian beef

With shifting market forces, increasing regulatory complexity, and rising sustainability expectations, Canadian beef producers continue to navigate a landscape filled with both challenge and opportunity. Few have done more to steer through that terrain than Dennis Laycraft. Recently named among the 2025 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, Laycraft is best known for…

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July 14, 2025 Checking in with ABP

Dennis Laycraft reflects on four decades in the industry

In Season 3, Episode 12 of The Bovine podcast, brought to you by Alberta Beef Producers, host Kara Mastel sits down with Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Laycraft for a sweeping conversation that covers four decades of industry leadership, innovation, and resilience. This episode isn’t just a history lesson — it’s an inspiring…

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June 17, 2025 News

CCA’s Dennis Laycraft inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame

The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry. This year’s inductees are John Anderson, Dori Gingera-Beauchemin, Gaétan Desroches, Joe Hudson, Dennis Laycraft, and Dr. Peter Sikkema. Phil Boyd, Chair of the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame, emphasizes the importance of recognizing…

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November 7, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

What We’re Reading | Packers winning fall-run race

By Alex McCuaig The pricing impact of this year’s drought on Canada’s ranchers is starting to be felt as western Canadian cattle begin their journey off the range and into the markets. For Alberta Beef Producer chair Melanie Wowk, this year’s fall run will see more cows heading to market than usual due to the drought….

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 5, 2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 485.00-490.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 485.00-490.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 220.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 220.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00-345.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 295.77

Canadian Dollar

$72.11   0.39

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
02-Mar-26 282 434 --
30-Mar-26 284 430 --
27-Apr-26 290 430 --
25-May-26 298 432 --
22-June-26 298 428 --
20-July-26 288 -- --
17-Aug-26 289 430 --
Last Updated on December 4, 2025