Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
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AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
US Trade- Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Canadian Dollar
$71.67
0.12
0.12
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November 2, 2026
News
On-Farm Value-Added funding intake ends Nov. 9
Alberta producers and processors interested in accessing funding through the On-Farm Value-Added Program or Value-Added Program have until Nov. 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. to submit an application. No new applications will be accepted for the remained of the 2026-27 fiscal year after that date. Both programs are funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership…
November 2, 2026
Current Markets & Forecasts
Canfax Weekly Update: Report for the week of November 2, 2026
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.25/cwt live, steady to a little stronger than the previous week. Leverage continues to favour the packing sector. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $490.75–$497.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery throughout the month of December. U.S. packer interest was…
October 30, 2026
Checking in with ABP
ABP’s 2026 Annual Report available online
Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 2026 Annual Report, featured at ABP’s Producer Meetings, offers a comprehensive look at the work done on behalf of Alberta’s cattle producers over the past year. The report highlights progress across all areas of ABP’s mandate, from government relations and policy to beef production research and extension, marketing, and stakeholder engagement….
October 30, 2026
Business Tools
Finding the right balance between productivity and profitability
A cow-calf operation can produce more pounds of beef without becoming more profitable. That may seem counterintuitive, but productivity and profitability are not the same thing. Increasing weaning weights, improving reproductive performance or reducing calf losses can all add revenue, but they may also require additional feed, labour, breeding, health or capital investment. The question…
October 29, 2026
News
AAFC launches consultation on agricultural research priorities
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC0 is asking producers and other stakeholders for input as it looks at where federal agricultural research should be focused in the years ahead. The initiative, called Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Science, will gather feedback from producers, industry groups, researchers, governments and Indigenous partners on challenges facing…
October 29, 2026
Checking in with ABP
CCA’s fall priorities: Protecting markets and supporting producers
In April, CCA launched an aggressive campaign to raise awareness about trade negotiations between Canada and Mercosur that could see a massive increase in imports of Mercosur beef. Mercosur is the Southern Common Market (called MERCOSUR for its Spanish initials). It is a South American economic and political trade bloc established in 1991 and comprises…
October 29, 2026
Health & Production
Tick-borne risks are changing: What cattle producers should watch for
Ticks have long been part of livestock management in Canada, but the risk picture is changing. The Asian longhorned tick has not been found established in Canada. However, Animal Health Canada reported that the parasite most closely associated with it — Theileria orientalis Ikeda — was confirmed in an imported dairy cow in October 2025. It was the first…
October 28, 2026
Business Tools
Alberta launches $60-million challenge for agricultural innovation
New funding aims to bring promising technologies into practical use across Alberta’s agriculture, water and land sectors. Alberta is making up to $60 million available to advance technologies that improve agricultural productivity, conserve water and restore land to productive use. The new Agriculture, Water and Land Challenge, delivered through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), will support…
October 28, 2026
News
B.C. introduces reporting requirement for cattle arriving from Washington State
Producers bringing cattle into British Columbia from Washington State will now be required to report those movements to the province’s Chief Veterinarian under a new order that took effect Oct. 27, 2026. Under the order, anyone responsible for cattle moved onto a B.C. premises from Washington State after Sept. 23, 2026, must report the movement…
October 28, 2026
News
New online portal available for Livestock Price Insurance
Producers participating in Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) now have access to a new online portal for managing their policies and account information. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) recently launched LPI Connect, a mobile-friendly platform that allows customers to access their LPI information online through a web browser. Through the portal, producers can: Current LPI online…
October 27, 2026
News
Food Banks Canada, Second Harvest to distribute up to $20 million in federal funding
Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest are set to receive up to $10 million each through the federal Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream, with the funding intended to help food banks and community organizations provide food to Canadians experiencing food insecurity. The organizations will distribute the funding through application-based programs to eligible food…
October 26, 2026
Business Tools
Five things to check on cattle mineral supplement labels
Not all mineral supplements are created equal. Two products may look similar, but differences in nutrient concentrations, recommended feeding rates and ingredients can affect how much nutrition cattle actually receive. A new resource from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) helps producers make sense of mineral supplement labels and compare products based on their herd’s…
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Cattle Report
Updated: November 2, 2026
Steers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Heifers
Live: 303.50 FOB feedlot (last week)
Rail: 490.75-497.00 FOB feedlot (last week)
Choice Steers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Choice Heifers
Live: 223.00-226.00 (NE, IA), 225.00 (TX, KS) last week
Rail: 348.00-360.00 (IA, NE) last week
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 247.07
Canadian Dollar
$71.67 0.12
Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-27 | 290 | 468 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 294 | 460 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 300 | 456 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 306 | 460 | -- |
| 14-Jun-27 | 310 | 462 | -- |
| 12-Jul-27 | 302 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 29, 2026
