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AB Direct - Heifers

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US Trade- Steers

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Rail: 353.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 230.00 (TX, KN), 227.00-230.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 353.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week

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August 4, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Premier, Ministers see the impacts of drought first-hand

On July 31, Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon and Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development Nate Horner, toured the dry conditions facing cattle producers at the Hale Ranch near Bassano, Alberta. The group, joined by Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) executive and staff, discussed…

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August 3, 2021 Issues & Insights

Alberta government shares ‘farming in dry conditions’ resource

The Government of Alberta is dedicating a webpage to up-to-date information on the dry conditions in the province. Farming in dry conditions offers the latest precipitation maps, situation updates, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) crop insurance activity, and quick access to resources for farmers and ranchers managing through the drought. It is also providing information…

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June 22, 2021 Issues & Insights

Open for the Summer Lottery expands to include Stampede passes

In an effort to encourage Albertans to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, the Alberta Government is holding an Open for Summer Lottery, with three draws for $1 million, travel prizes from Air Canada and WestJet, and now Calgary Stampede admissions. “Offering Albertans the chance to win admission to one of the province’s iconic events shows we…

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June 14, 2021 Issues & Insights

Alberta government streamlines CAP grant process

The Government of Alberta is simplifying its grant process for the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), to allow applicants to receive their money faster. Focusing on agriculture and food processing, this year’s funding will “encourage innovation and technological advancement on farms and throughout the entire food supply chain.” “CAP grants have increased our farmers’, ranchers’ and…

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June 11, 2021 Issues & Insights

An overview of the JBS Foods cyberattack

Last week, global protein company JBS Foods was the target of an organized cyberattack, which affected some of the servers supporting its Australian and North American IT systems, and global production plants. Here’s a timeline of events, including the disruption and return-to-normal for JBS Canada’s Brooks plant, and the response from the Government of Alberta….

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June 11, 2021 Issues & Insights

Alberta investing $1 million in Eastern Slopes riparian areas

The Government of Alberta has announced a $1 million investment to help protect riparian areas on the Eastern Slopes. Environment and Parks is providing the program funding to Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (Cows and Fish) in 2021-22 to support projects and initiatives that protect the creeks and streams along Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. This commitment…

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June 8, 2021 Business Tools

Financial support available to Alberta organizations hiring new employees

If you’re looking for new hires in Alberta, you may be eligible for funding to support their salary or training costs. In an effort to get Albertans back to work, a federal-provincial investment is providing $370 million to help businesses hire and train unemployed or underemployed Albertans as part of the Alberta Jobs Now program….

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Cattle Report

Updated: December 15, 2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.50-493.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 490.50-493.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 230.00 (TX, KN), 227.00-230.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 353.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 230.00 (TX, KN), 227.00-230.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 353.00-355.00 (IA, NE) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 299.62

Canadian Dollar

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Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
09-Mar-26 288 442 --
06-Apr-26 288 438 --
04-May-26 296 440 --
01-June-26 304 442 --
29-June-26 298 432 --
27-July-26 290 -- --
24-Aug-26 280 438 --
Last Updated on December 11, 2025