The Alberta beef industry is keen to dive into results of a competitiveness study initiated last year. Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, and Canadian Cattle Association are collaborating to share the results of the Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study, now available. The Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study has three key components. First, it identifies barriers…

Alberta Beef Producers joined the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to witness Bill C-235 – Building a Green Prairie Economy Act on Wednesday. ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk spoke to the committee Wednesday morning via Zoom. “Our hope for this legislation, and we believe for it to be truly effective at achieving a…

Alberta Beef Producers’ Board of Directors, delegates, and staff are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) President Reg Schellenberg. “My husband Miles and I express our overwhelming sadness over the sudden passing of Reg Schellenberg,” said Melanie Wowk, ABP Chair. “Our paths first crossed through cattle industry politics but…

One Alberta rancher’s dedication to giving back was recently recognized with a special honour. Miles Wowk, who ranches at Beauvallon, AB, received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pin for his long-time commitment to charity fundraising in his community. “There are no words that can truly explain how vital a volunteer is to the success and sustainability…

The Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week around $183/cwt, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $298.50-302.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle were being scheduled for the second half of December delivery. Light volumes of AB fed cattle traded to the U.S. Depending on freight and dressing…