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AB Direct - Steers

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Rail: 495.00 del

AB Direct - Heifers

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Rail: 495.00 del

US Trade- Steers

Live: 230.00-230.50 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (IA, NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 230.00-230.50 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (IA, NE)

Canadian Dollar

$70.96
0.04

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May 2, 2024 Health & Production

Forage Rejuvenation: Fertilization and the influence of soil pH

This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on May 9, 2023. Rejuvenation of a forage stand, whether hay or pasture, involves using one or a combination of methods to increase productivity with a shift towards higher yielding forage species that provide improved nutritional value for livestock.  If an assessment of…

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November 29, 2022 Business Tools

Regenerative agriculture practices lead to healthier soil and higher quality beef

Producers and stewards of the land know that many of the solutions to the world’s environmental crises lie in the soil beneath our feet. Healthier soil means more nutrient-dense food and healthier cattle.  While many world leaders are focused on policies that reduce carbon emissions from the air through regulation and taxes, there are still…

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November 8, 2021 Health & Production

What We’re Watching | Cover cropping on the Canadian prairies

Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) hosted a webinar in early November, and it’s now available to watch at any time. Here’s the description, followed by the video, from MBFI: Cover crops have the potential to bestow numerous agronomic, environmental, and economic benefits on Prairie farms. Despite this, they are often viewed with skepticism by…

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Cattle Report

Updated: November 6, 2025

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 495.00 del

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 495.00 del

Choice Steers

Live: 230.00-230.50 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 230.00-230.50 (NE, IA) 232.00 (TX, KN)
Rail: 355.00-365.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 301.89

Canadian Dollar

$70.96   0.04

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
26-Jan-26 290 444 --
23-Feb-26 288 436 --
23-Mar-26 288 434 --
20-April-26 292 432 --
18-May-26 300 434 --
15-June-26 302 430 --
13-July-26 290 -- --
Last Updated on October 30, 2025