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April 1, 2026
Press Releases
Alberta crop and livestock producers welcome emergency authorization of strychnine
Alberta crop and livestock producer organizations are welcoming the Government of Alberta’s success in securing an emergency use registration of strychnine to help manage Richardson Ground Squirrels. This authorization provides an important and immediate tool for producers facing increasing infestations that threaten pasture, rangeland, and cropland across the province. Left unmanaged, ground squirrels can cause…
March 31, 2026
Press Releases
Joint Statement on the Emergency Registration of Strychnine
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), and Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) welcome the decision by the Government of Canada to allow an Emergency Registration to Alberta and Saskatchewan to register Strychnine until November 2027. With no viable alternatives, beef producers in Alberta and Saskatchewan need Strychnine to manage Richardson’s ground squirrels, which…
February 27, 2026
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Alberta Beef Producers encouraged by AgriStability enhancements
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraged to see further details following the 2025 announcement that some pasture costs will be included as an allowable expense beginning with the 2026 AgriStability program year. This change will help make AgriStability more responsive for cattle producers, particularly those who rely on rented pastureland, and better reflect the real…
February 13, 2026
Inspiration
The Return on Mentorship: Experiences from host ranches
As the number of farms decreases and the age of farmers increases across Canada, intergenerational knowledge transfer of farming practices is diminishing. Fortunately, thanks to the ambition and efforts of producers and the work of organizations like Young Agrarians, new and experienced farmers can participate in apprenticeships to learn and gain valuable experiences. The Young…
February 4, 2026
Innovation & Technology
Canadian beef industry statement on AAFC research cuts
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) are concerned about Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) reductions affecting research farms, facilities, programs and research expertise at Nappan (Nova Scotia), Quebec City (Quebec) and Lacombe (Alberta). We recognize the fiscal pressures facing the federal government; however, the cuts will have far-reaching impacts…
January 26, 2026
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Gathering feedback at Producer Meetings
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is in ongoing discussions with Alberta’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation regarding the proposed regulations on traceability. These discussions included a conversation between General Manager Brad Dubeau and Deputy Minister Jason Hale late Friday. DM Hale has discussed the current situation with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and the CFIA…
January 10, 2026
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CFIA releases statement on proposed amendments to traceability regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has released a statement regarding the proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations. CFIA confirms that the proposed amendments are not finalized and not currently in place, and that the agency will pause publication of the regulations while continuing consultation and considering concerns raised by industry and partners. Read the full CFIA statement here See consolidated information…
December 29, 2025
Health & Production
Controlling gophers with ecosystem-inspired solutions
Beef producers in Alberta are known for being stewards of the grasslands. While cattle are part of a greater ecosystem, species like gophers can pose management challenges to producers. Fortunately, solutions to gopher problems can be found within nature’s own patterns. Richardson’s ground squirrels, more commonly known as gophers, are native to Alberta. While they…
December 23, 2025
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Stock Talks connect producers, municipal officials
When Curtis Vander Heyden of Picture Butte’s Grandview Cattle Feeders Ltd. attended Lethbridge County’s Stock Talks in October, he was prepared to discuss some of the challenges his family’s operation faces but did not expect immediate action. “I did attend the Lethbridge County Stock Talks and it led to the operations manager Ryan Thomson, reaching…
December 20, 2025
Health & Production
Now is the Time: Actively preventing foot and mouth disease
As Canadian beef producers, we take pride in our disease-free status and the global reputation of our livestock industry. Canada has been free of foot and mouth disease (FMD) since 1952, an achievement that has allowed us to maintain valuable export markets and consumer confidence. But this success shouldn’t breed complacency—it should motivate us to…
December 3, 2025
Health & Production
FerAppease for Cattle: Hype or hard data?
As beef producers seek practical tools to improve animal health, productivity, and welfare, stress mitigation has emerged as a key focus—especially during high-stress periods like weaning, transport, and feedlot processing. Among the newest strategies in stress management is FerAppease® (Fera Diagnostics and Biologicals), a maternal bovine appeasing substance (mBAS) marketed to reduce cattle stress responses….
December 2, 2025
Inspiration
Celebrating Alberta talent in ABP Magazine
As part of our 2025 ABP Magazine cover series, we’re featuring talented Alberta artists who capture the spirit of rural life. For our September issue, the cover artwork was painted by Kristin Kueber, an artist from Killam, Alberta. Kristin grew up on her family’s purebred Simmental cattle and grain farm, and that background inspires her…
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Cattle Report
Updated: April 2, 2026
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Jun-26 | 330 | 492 | -- |
| 27-Jul-26 | 324 | -- | -- |
| 24-Aug-26 | 318 | 494 | -- |
| 21-Sept-26 | 312 | 492 | 600 |
| 19-Oct-26 | 304 | 488 | 602 |
| 16-Nov-26 | 296 | 480 | 596 |
| 14-Dec-26 | 300 | 470 | 596 |
Last Updated on April 2, 2026
