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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 520.00-522.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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US Trade- Steers

Live: 239.00 (TX), 235.00 (IA)
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US Trade - Heifers

Live: 239.00 (TX), 235.00 (IA)
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Canadian Dollar

$72.78
0.13

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October 17, 2023 Checking in with ABP

From the government desk

We all hoped that 2023 would turn over a new leaf for drought in Alberta, but it has proved another difficult one. Most of the province was severely impacted by the record heat in May, and while many farms and ranches received rains in June, it was not timely enough to save hay crops. The…

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March 2, 2023 Checking in with ABP

From the government relations desk

Throughout 2022, our producers’ interests remained at the forefront of our government relations efforts. The year was filled with unique challenges, new focus areas, and some milestone wins. As the new year begins, we’re bringing important lessons into 2023. The 2021 drought and the burden of high input costs has led to a focus on…

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June 2, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Checking in on government relations

Since I joined ABP in November 2020, there has been a constant flurry of activity tackling an unprecedented number of issues. I am grateful for the learning experience but more candidly, we all keep hoping and expecting things to return to normal.  I work with politicians and other government staff to provide input on programs…

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March 9, 2021 Checking in with ABP

ABP supports proposed changes to AgriStability

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) strongly encourages the Government of Alberta to accept the AgriStability changes proposed by Minister Bibeau. In November 2020, Minister Bibeau put forward recommendations that offered the federal portion of funding to remove the Reference Margin Limit (RML) and increase compensation rates from 70 to 80 percent. Over the last few months,…

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Cattle Report

Updated: 18/09/2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 520.00-522.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 520.00-522.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 239.00 (TX), 235.00 (IA)
Rail: ---

Choice Heifers

Live: 239.00 (TX), 235.00 (IA)
Rail: ---

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 316.43

Canadian Dollar

$72.78   0.13

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
15-Dec-25 292 454 --
12-Jan-26 -- -- --
09-Feb-26 294 450 --
09-Mar-26 294 446 --
06-April-26 294 440 --
04-May-26 302 442 --
01-Jun-26 308 442 --
Last Updated on September 18, 2025