Live: 272.00-277.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 272.00-277.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 200.00-201.00 (KN, TX), 203.00-205.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 200.00-201.00 (TX, KN) , 203.00-205.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week
Canadian Dollar
$70.12
0.81
0.81
Mel Chmilar Jr.
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December 6, 2022
Trailblazers
Showcase your tenderloin with these simple tips
The tenderloin is just that. Tender. It’s diverse, flavourful, you can roast it, cut it into steaks, grill it whole – so many options. For that reason, when at the grocery store or the butcher shop, the first thing I look for when searching for that perfect tenderloin, is one that is still in the…
August 21, 2022
Inspiration
Fresh Take: Summer skirt steak tacos
The Breakdown – with Corey Meyer Skirt steaks are almost a forgotten cut. They are the diaphragm muscle of the beef and have a very obvious and prominent grain which makes them easy to slice. They are a very similar cut to the Flank steak but rather than being oval in shape, they are long…
June 16, 2022
Trailblazers
The simple secrets of the Tomahawk
The robust, rich, buttery flavour of the tomahawk steak lends itself to the most discerning of palates. It’s a cut that not only looks good on the grill, but it’s one that you can share with guests no matter the occasion. Whether it’s a winter gathering around the kitchen table or an outdoor summer BBQ,…
June 1, 2022
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Hoping for rain, Buddy Up Month, and planning a pit roast
Welcome back to another episode of The Bovine! (If you haven’t heard, that’s the name of our monthly audio show.) On today’s episode, hear: ABP Delegate and Medicine Hat area farmer, Craig Lehr, with an update on the dry conditions in his area; Akash Asif from the Centre for Suicide Prevention on men’s mental health,…
February 24, 2022
Trailblazers
Shake the winter blues with some tropical BBQ
Even on the coldest January nights, BBQ pit master Mel Chmilar Jr. is still firing it, making tropically inspired meals to chase away the winter blues. He also offers unusual tips (including using welding supplies) to enhance your winter grilling experience. In the November issue, we met Albertan Mel Chmilar Jr., who welds by day…
January 11, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Introducing The Bovine — ABP’s inaugural podcast
Today, we’re launching our first episode of The Bovine, a podcast that shares the latest industry news to the comfort of your chore tractor, on your walks through the heifer pens, or to your favourite arm chair. In an effort to connect Alberta’s beef industry and share some of the work happening at Alberta Beef…
January 6, 2022
Trailblazers
Get out of the roast rut with a BBQ pitmaster
When you have nearly 65,000 followers on Instagram watching you work your magic on the barbeque, you must be doing something right. Mel Chmilar Jr. is an Alberta welder who began cooking for his buddies at the shop in Edmonton. It only exploded from there. “When I was 18 or 19, the guys would come…
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Producer Meetings
Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2025 Producer Meetings.
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Alberta Beef Industry Conference
Imagine spending two days with passionate beef pros, from ranchers to top industry experts, all sharing the latest buzz on sustainable practices, market trends, and the future of Alberta beef. Join us at the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Conference!
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Cattle Report
Updated: 20/01/2025
Steers
Live: 272.00-277.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 272.00-277.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 434.25-440.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 200.00-201.00 (KN, TX), 203.00-205.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 200.00-201.00 (TX, KN) , 203.00-205.00 (NE) last week
Rail: 318.00-327.00 (NE, IA) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 244.26
Canadian Dollar
$70.12 0.81
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Apr-25 | 262 | 366 | -- |
| 12-May-25 | 26 | 364 | -- |
| 9-Jun-25 | 272 | 364 | -- |
| 7-Jul-25 | 264 | -- | -- |
| 4-Aug-25 | 258 | -- | -- |
| 1-Sep-25 | 254 | 370 | -- |
| 29-Sep-25 | 250 | 368 | -- |
Last Updated on January 17, 2025
