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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 320.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 520.00-530.00

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 320.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 520.00-530.00

US Trade- Steers

Live: 235.00
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 235.00
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$71.84
0.35

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July 16, 2026 News

More rain means feedlot operators should check catch basin capacity

Recent rainfall across Alberta has increased runoff at feedlots, prompting the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to remind operators to check that their catch basins have sufficient capacity. According to the NRCB, this is especially important for feedlots that have installed roller compacted concrete pen floors without increasing catch basin capacity. Additional runoff from recent…

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March 23, 2026 Checking in with ABP

Building without a permit could cost you more than you think

The National Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) is seeing a concerning trend: unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations has increased significantly. Complaints have increased by approximately 32 per cent from 2024, and enforcement actions have jumped by about 125 per cent. Under Alberta’s Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), it is illegal to begin construction of a…

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October 27, 2025 News

NRCB updates Abandonment and Permit Cancellations Policy

The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has released an updated Abandonment and Permit Cancellations Policy. The updated policy provides clarity on when abandonment of a confined feeding operation or manure storage facility should be considered. Key changes include: Members of the Policy Advisory Group were consulted during the update process, and their feedback is reflected in the final…

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February 13, 2025 News

Unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations an ongoing issue

Constructing without a permit is a serious offence The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) continues to see increased cases of unauthorized construction of pens, barns, catch basins, and earthen manure storage facilities at a number of confined feeding operations (CFOs). The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) prohibits construction of a CFO, a manure storage facility,…

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October 21, 2024 Health & Production

Building or expanding a confined feeding operation? What you and your consultant need to know

Are you planning to expand or build a new confined feeding operation (CFO), manure storage facility, or manure collection area? If so, be sure your consultant is aware of the guidance for conducting subsoil investigations. Failure to follow this guidance could delay or otherwise impact your ability to obtain a permit under the Agricultural Operation…

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Cattle Report

Updated: August 7, 2026

Steers

Live: 320.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 520.00-530.00

Heifers

Live: 320.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 520.00-530.00

Choice Steers

Live: 235.00
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 235.00
Rail: 370.00-380.00 (KS, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 333.76

Canadian Dollar

$71.84   0.35

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
2-Nov-26 294 462 --
30-Nov-26 292 446 --
28-Dec-26 -- -- --
25-Jan-27 288 438 --
22-Feb-27 286 428 --
22-Mar-27 288 428 --
19-Apr-27 294 424 --
Last Updated on August 6, 2026

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