As we come to the end of 2025, I’m sure you’re wondering what the new year holds for Alberta Beef Producers and its relationship with the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). I am pleased to report that significant progress has been made since our August announcement of the intention of ABP to withdraw from the national…

It’s been a busy fall across the province, and like many of you, we’ve been taking things day by day. While we’ve managed to push forward several strategic initiatives, we’ve also had to dive into the weeds as new issues popped up, such is the nature of working on behalf of producers at ABP. One…

Alberta fed steers and heifers averaged $295.00/cwt and $293.00/cwt respectively, $3.00–4.00/cwt higher than the previous week. Despite fed prices strengthening over the past couple of weeks, the market has been disappointing relative to seasonal expectations. Dressed sales were reported from $493.00–$495.00/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery through the month of January. Over…

New federal traceability rules are coming for 2026 and producers should start preparing now, says the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA). The federal government is moving ahead with proposed changes to Canada’s livestock traceability rules. Amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations are expected to be published in Canada Gazette Part II in spring 2026. The…

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has announced its 2025-2026 executive committee following its December meeting in Calgary. The Council is made up of beef producers from across Canada, representing each provincial organization that allocates a portion of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off to research. Nova Scotia producer Dean Manning has been named BCRC Chair….