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AB Direct - Steers

Live: 325.00-326.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 515.00-530.00 del.

AB Direct - Heifers

Live: 325.00-326.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 515.00-530.00 del.

US Trade- Steers

Live: 228.00-230.00 (NE)
Rail: 362.00-365.00 (NE)

US Trade - Heifers

Live: 228.00-230.00 (NE)
Rail: 362.00-365.00 (NE)

Canadian Dollar

$72.19
0.34

Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+)

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August 23, 2021 Business Tools

VBP+ launches Simply Verified Beef – The Podcast

Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) is offering information in audio format, in a new initiative called ‘Simply Verified Beef – The Podcast.’ “The Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Program is a great volunteer program across Canada,” says Bree Patterson, VBP+ Coordinator from British Columbia, in the introductory episode (Episode 0) of the new podcast. “It’s…

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July 28, 2021 Health & Production

Management considerations for grazing in a drought

If you are in the Canadian cattle industry right now, you are well-aware of the severity of drought conditions that exist across much of western Canada and the United States. Unfortunately, we are at a point where even if the forecast miraculously changed and it rained for a week, it would be too late for…

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June 30, 2021 Checking in with ABP

VBP+ offers industry-developed quality assurance

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of monthly columns by Melissa Downing, Alberta’s Provincial Coordinator with VBP+. This post focuses on VBP+ as a whole, while subsequent articles will address specific aspects of beef production through the VBP+ lens. Verified Beef Production (VBP) has been around for awhile now and, like many…

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March 24, 2021 Business Tools

Working with Ducks Unlimited Canada to restore prairie wetlands

by Mary MacArthurphoto credit: Prairie Song Photography The bitter cold that blanketed the prairies has eased. The sun is shining, the winds have calmed, the days are longer, and the Andrew family is reminded why they live and ranch in the Special Areas. It’s things such as the snowy owl that lives at the end…

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    Becoming a delegate is a great way for beef producers to expand personal and professional networks, provide leadership to the industry, and stay informed on the issues and opportunities facing the industry.

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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 upcoming Producer Meetings.

    Register Today

Cattle Report

Updated: August 14, 2026

Steers

Live: 325.00-326.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 515.00-530.00 del.

Heifers

Live: 325.00-326.00 FOB feedlot
Rail: 515.00-530.00 del.

Choice Steers

Live: 228.00-230.00 (NE)
Rail: 362.00-365.00 (NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 228.00-230.00 (NE)
Rail: 362.00-365.00 (NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 331.33

Canadian Dollar

$72.19   0.34

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
9-Nov-26 286 448 --
7-Dec-26 286 432 --
1-Feb-27 282 426 --
1-Mar-27 280 422 --
29-Mar-27 284 420 -
29-Apr-27 290 418 --
Last Updated on August 13, 2026

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