The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reduced its beef production forecasts for both 2026 and 2027 in its October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. For 2026, USDA lowered its beef production forecastin the second half of the year, as lower expected steer and heifer slaughter and lighter carcass weights more than…
Thanksgiving brings people together around food. It’s a chance to pull up another chair, pass a favourite dish and spend a little longer at the table. It’s also an opportunity to think about the people whose work makes that meal possible. For Alberta’s beef producers, that connection is part of everyday life. It’s in checking…
Four Canadians have been selected as Nuffield Canada’s 2027 scholars and will spend the next two years researching agricultural issues through international travel and on-the-ground study. The 2027 scholarship recipients are: Each scholar receives a $30,000 scholarship to investigate a topic relevant to Canadian agriculture. As part of the program, scholars must complete a minimum…
Every third weekend in August, people from all over Alberta can bring their burning questions to food producers across the province. Alberta Open Farm Days is a free two-day event for families to learn about agriculture and food production. With nearly 150 host farms, visitors can meet and chat directly with farmers, ranchers, and culinary…
Getting food from the farm gate to the end buyer isn’t always straightforward, especially in areas where storage, processing or transportation options are limited. A new federal funding program aims to address some of those gaps by supporting food hubs, wholesale terminals and other infrastructure designed to move food more efficiently through the supply chain….
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has formalized its leadership succession plan with the addition of Shannon Sereda as Assistant General Manager, as it prepares for a leadership transition at the end of 2027. “We are excited to welcome Shannon Sereda to the ABP team,” says Doug Roxburgh, Chair of ABP, and member of the hiring committee….
What if the first manure load hauled to a field contains significantly different nutrient levels than the last? According to speakers during a recent Manure Manager webinar, that situation is more common than many producers realize. Without proper mixing and sampling, nutrient levels can vary throughout a manure storage, making it difficult to know exactly…
According to the latest Alberta Crop Report, producers across the province made significant harvest progress during the final week of September, taking advantage of warm, dry conditions before scattered rain and frost returned to parts of Alberta. Harvest of major crops now sits at 60 per cent complete, up from 39 per cent the previous…
When feed supplies are tight, every bale and every tonne of silage counts. But after a growing season affected by drought, heat, hail or frost, it’s worth paying attention to more than just yield. Under certain conditions, forage crops can accumulate nitrates. While it’s not a concern every year, elevated nitrate levels can create challenges…
There appeared to be little that could get in the way of the Alberta fed market in the second quarter of 2026. Fed steer prices averaged $343 per cwt, up $49 per cwt from last year. The market softened in July as leverage shifted back to the packer. Recent packing plant news includes the announced…
The federal government has announced changes to Canada’s business tax system that it says will make it easier for companies to invest in equipment, infrastructure and technology, including the agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Heath MacDonald, highlighted the new Productivity Mega Deduction while visiting Allan Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. in Charlottetown, P.E.I….
The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Creators Contest is back for a third year, inviting young Albertans to explore the people, practices, and landscapes behind the province’s beef sector through art, photography, video, podcasts, and more. Over the past two years, the contest has highlighted the talent and unique perspectives of young people from across…
Tap the menu button next to the address bar or at the bottom of your browser.
Select ‘Install’ or ‘Add to Homescreen’ to stay connected.