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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 289.00 FOB feedlot (SK) last week
Rail: 490.25-496.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 289.00 FOB feedlot (SK) last week
Rail: 490.25-496.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 229.00-230.00 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 229-230.00 (NE, IA), 232.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (NE, IA)

Canadian Dollar

$71.43
0.07

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June 24, 2024 Innovation & Technology

Compostable net wrap developed in Central Alberta

Good-bye plastic! Nature’s Net Wrap, developed on a ranch east of Edmonton, will provide ranchers with a sustainable alternative, eliminating plastic waste. Compostable bale wrap is available for beef producers through CNH Industrial dealers starting May 2024.Nature’s Net Wrap is made from 100 per cent plant-based, renewable resources. Cofounded by Alberta ranchers Austin Ruud and…

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January 13, 2022 Health & Production

What We’re Reading | Bale net wrap, twine present health hazard for cows

By Heather Smith Thomas Producers may never realize they have a problem unless a necropsy reveals net wrap or baling twine inside the animal Use of net wrap on hay and straw bales carries risks to cattle. Dr. John Campbell, professor of large animal clinical sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, says some…

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Cattle Report

Updated: November 10, 2025

Steers

Live: 289.00 FOB feedlot (SK) last week
Rail: 490.25-496.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 289.00 FOB feedlot (SK) last week
Rail: 490.25-496.00 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 229.00-230.00 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 229-230.00 (NE, IA), 232.00 (TX, KN) last week
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (NE, IA)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 299.34

Canadian Dollar

$71.43   0.07

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
02-Feb-26 286 440 --
02-Mar-26 284 436 --
30-Mar-26 284 432 --
27-April-26 290 432 --
25-May-26 300 434 --
22-June-26 296 426 --
20-July-26 286 -- --
Last Updated on November 7, 2025