From traceability to trade structure, coal mining to wildlife conflict, ABP has active working groups on four of the most important files facing Alberta beef producers. Here are updates from each of the groups: Traceability Following the direction of resolutions carried by delegates at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, ABP’s board is forming a dedicated…
Several important Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) and AgriStability deadlines are approaching over the coming weeks. Producers are encouraged to review their coverage and reporting requirements to ensure they remain eligible for program benefits and discounts. June 20 June 25 June 30 Producers with questions about deadlines, reporting requirements or insurance coverage should contact AFSC or…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced temporary import restrictions on livestock, including horses, entering Canada from affected areas following the confirmation of New World screwworm in a calf in Texas. Animals that originate from or were present in Texas within 21 days prior to travel will not be permitted entry at the Canadian…
RDAR has extended the OFCAF intake pause after receiving more than 900 applications requesting $21.2 million in funding, exceeding available program dollars A major boost in producer demand for opportunities ranging from virtual fencing to regenerative agriculture has led to some timeline adjustments for the team at RDAR. RDAR’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Program…
4-H Achievement Days are underway across Alberta, providing members with the opportunity to showcase the skills, projects and leadership they have developed throughout the year. According to 4-H Alberta, Achievement Days are an important milestone in the 4-H calendar, bringing together members, families, volunteers and community supporters. The aim is to celebrate accomplishments and recognize…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced it will not proceed at this time with proposed cattle movement reporting requirements under its revised livestock traceability regulations. According to CFIA, updated traceability requirements for other livestock species will continue to progress, while proposed cattle and bison movement reporting requirements will not proceed as the agency…
Feedback period closes June 12 Canada’s beef sector has until June 12, 2026 to review and provide feedback on the draft updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), alongside the Canadian Cattle Association, launched the public comment period May 13. The draft Code and…
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is thanking the Honourable RJ Sigurdson for his service to Alberta agriculture while also welcoming the Honourable Tara Sawyer to the role of Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation following Alberta’s recent cabinet changes. Here are the ABP statements: Thank you to Minister Sigurdson Alberta Beef Producers would like to whole-heartedly thank…
Registration opens April 29 for the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC), set for August 18-20 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. Held every two years, the conference brings together producers, industry leaders, government officials, and researchers from across Canada to share ideas, build relationships, and explore the future of the beef sector. The event is…
A new land-use planning process is underway in the Ghost–Kananaskis sub-regions, and producers are encouraged to review the information and provide feedback. The Government of Alberta has opened public engagement on a sub-regional plan that will help guide long-term land management in the area, which spans a large portion of the eastern slopes west of Calgary. “We need to…
Applications for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), delivered in Alberta through the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), are now open. The OFCAF program provides financial support to producers to accelerate the adoption and implementation of on-farm Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting production efficiency, sustainability and resilience on farm…
Producers are encouraged to provide their feedback from April 13 to June 12 The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) have announced that the public comment period for the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is now open. Head to cattle.ca/beef-code to see a list…
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