Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) delegate nominations are open, with positions available across all five zones. “Serving as a delegate is one of the best ways to get involved in Alberta’s cattle industry,” says Doug Roxburgh, Chair, ABP. “Delegates represent the needs and ideas of producers in their zone, keep producers informed on the latest from…

Johne’s disease can quietly spread through a herd for years before infected animals begin showing clinical signs. By the time weight loss and diarrhea become apparent, other cattle may already have been exposed or infected, making early detection an important part of effective herd health management. With support from Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the University…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) participated in a recent roundtable with Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, to discuss priorities for the next federal agricultural policy framework.  Held at NAIT in Edmonton, the roundtable brought together representatives from Alberta commodity organizations to provide input on the future direction of agricultural policy. Discussions focused on…

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…

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…