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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 305.40-305.70 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 502.25-505.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 305.40-305.70 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 502.25-505.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

US Trade- Steers

Live: 238.00-240.00 (TX, KN, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 375.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 238.00-240.00 (TX, KN, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 375.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

Canadian Dollar

$73.34
0.39

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March 21, 2022 Checking in with ABP

Update: Voice your concerns over the rail transportation work stoppage      

Editor’s Note: On March 22, CP Rail and TCRC agreed to enter into binding arbitration. On March 9, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) shared a draft letter and some speaking points to beef producers interested in contacting their Members of Parliament (MP) on the potential strike. Unfortunately, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and Teamsters Canada Rail…

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March 18, 2022 Press Releases

Canadian beef producers call for resolution prior to work stoppage at CP Rail to avoid feed shortage emergency

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) remains hopeful that the progression of the collective bargaining negotiations between the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference will avoid a work stoppage and subsequent significant impacts to Canada’s beef sector. On March 16, 2022, CP…

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Featured

  • Traceability

    Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.

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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 2026 Producer Meetings.

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Cattle Report

Updated: February 2, 2026

Steers

Live: 305.40-305.70 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 502.25-505.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

Heifers

Live: 305.40-305.70 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 502.25-505.75 FOB feedlot (last week)

Choice Steers

Live: 238.00-240.00 (TX, KN, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 375.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

Choice Heifers

Live: 238.00-240.00 (TX, KN, IA, NE) last week
Rail: 375.00-378.00 (NE, IA) last week

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 306.50

Canadian Dollar

$73.34   0.39

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
27-Apr-26 298 466 --
25-May-26 306 466 --
22-June-26 306 460 --
20-July-26 300 -- --
17-Aug-26 294 460 --
14-Sept-26 288 460 --
12-Oct-26 286 460 --
Last Updated on January 29, 2026