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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 513.50-515.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 513.50-515.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 225.00-226.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-356.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 225.00-226.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-356.00 (NE, IA) last week

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February 9, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Sigurdson responds on AAFC Lacombe closure

Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation says the province is raising concerns with Ottawa following the federal government’s decision to close the Lacombe Research and Development Centre. In a public statement shared this week, Minister RJ Sigurdson said the province has heard concerns from Albertans about the closure and emphasized the importance of farm-focused research…

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January 30, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Agriculture research centres heavily impacted by federal budget cuts

Recently announced budget cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raise important questions about the impact to beef and forage work done in support of the industry. Media reports indicate AAFC facilities tied to beef and forage research are among those facing capacity reductions or even closures as part of cuts announced under the 2025 federal…

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Cattle Report

Updated: August 24, 2026

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 513.50-515.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 513.50-515.25 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 225.00-226.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-356.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 225.00-226.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 355.00-356.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 327.05

Canadian Dollar

$72.34   0.39

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
16-Nov-26 274 430 --
14-Dec-26 276 414 --
8-Feb-27 272 408 --
8-Mar-27 270 406 --
5-Apr-27 276 404 -
3-May-27 282 404 --
Last Updated on August 20, 2026

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