Providing cattle with the right minerals is an important part of herd nutrition, but the way those minerals are delivered can affect costs, labour requirements, and how consistently cattle receive the nutrients they need. A new resource from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) compares five common mineral delivery methods and outlines the advantages and…
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is highlighting resources to help producers manage pasture conditions, cattle nutrition, and herd performance throughout the summer. The latest edition of BCRC’s Vet Tools brings together science-based information on grazing management, water quality, feed testing and forage nutrition, helping producers address potential challenges before they affect productivity. The summer…
Alberta organizations working to improve the health and productivity of the province’s rangelands can apply for funding through the Rangeland Sustainability Program, with applications for 2026-27 open until September 16. The Government of Alberta is investing $1.4 million in the program this year to support projects focused on the long-term health, biodiversity and resilience of Alberta’s…
The Miller and Grier families of Chilco Ranch-Miller Ranches in Hanceville, B.C., were announced as the 2026 recipients of the Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) national Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). The award was presented during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg. Chilco Ranch–Miller Ranches was selected from six regional nominees from across Canada. A fourth-generation…
As summer grazing continues, cattle producers are reminded that having plenty of stock water available doesn’t necessarily mean that water is good quality. Water quality can change throughout the grazing season, even in dugouts and wells that have provided suitable water in previous years. High levels of sulphates, sodium and other compounds can affect cattle…
With Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) delegate nominations open across all five zones, current delegate Aydon Almberg is encouraging producers interested in the industry to consider getting involved. A fourth-generation rancher from the Czar area, Almberg works with his family at Lazy HE Ranch Ltd., a cow-calf, backgrounding, and feeding operation. Almberg has served on ABP’s…
Providing cattle with the right trace minerals is an important part of herd nutrition, but what cattle consume and what they are actually able to absorb can be two different things. A recent Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) article looks at how mineral absorption affects the effectiveness of supplementation programs and how other compounds in…
Producers planning to buy or sell a confined feeding operation (CFO) are encouraged to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) early in the process to ensure they understand their rights and obligations under Alberta’s Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA). According to the NRCB, confirming the status of a CFO permit before a transaction can…
Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting the beef sector through collaboration, trade and producer engagement during her first address to the Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit as minister. Speaking to producers and industry representatives, Sawyer described Alberta’s beef industry as a cornerstone of the provincial economy…
Former Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson reflected on the relationships he built with producers and industry leaders during his time in office as he addressed attendees at the 2026 Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit. Returning to the Summit to introduce Alberta’s new Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Tara Sawyer, Sigurdson said representing…
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) played a strong role at the 2026 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Edmonton, contributing to discussions on transportation, communications and industry collaboration while helping showcase Alberta Beef to delegates from across the region. The Annual Summit brings together government leaders, industry representatives and stakeholders from across the Pacific…
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) are welcoming proposed federal regulatory amendments that would modernize Canada’s specified risk material (SRM) requirements, a move they say would improve the competitiveness of Canada’s beef industry while maintaining the country’s strong food safety standards. Next step in modernizing Published in the Canada Gazette,…
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