Alberta Open Farms Days is scheduled to take place August 14-15, 2021, and organizers are looking for farms and ranches interested in hosting visitors. Open Farm Days is a province-wide open house that showcases Alberta agriculture by welcoming neighbours of all ages to participate in engaging and meaningful weekend events. Host registration is open if…
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has been working with the Alberta Health Operations Centre to confirm that Temporary Foreign Workers arriving through the Calgary International Airport with Alberta work permits will now receive a requisition to complete their day 10 test at a participating Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy. This change is only applicable to Temporary Foreign…
The Government of Alberta has released details on the public consultation to inform the development of a modern coal policy. An initial survey to help inform next steps is available online for Albertans to share their thoughts until April 19. An independent committee has been appointed to develop and lead the public engagement process. Ron Wallace will…
The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 2019-20 Plan identified, the improvement of communications with producers and the public through an enhanced communications strategy with robust measurements of engagement and effectiveness, as one of six strategic objectives. Communication and engagement with Alberta’s cattle producers and beef industry stakeholders has been an ongoing priority for ABP that requires…
Canada’s national beef conference will be hosting the industry virtually for the second year in a row! CBIC has moved a few weeks later and will be hosted from August 31 – September 2, 2021, with more details being released in the upcoming months. Each day will host a variety of sessions/courses and will give…
The Western Canadian Animal Health Network (WeCAHN) recently held the third quarterly meeting of the beef network discussing animal health events and data from the beef sector during the period October-December 2020. Highlights included an update on the investigation into the Anaplasmosis outbreak in Manitoba last fall, as well as recent Bovine Leucosis Virus testing….
Alberta direct cattle sales were limited by a smaller cash offering last week as many feedlots revert out of cash and back to the formula grid market. It should be noted that total weekly marketings last week were the smallest so far this year. Light steer trade was marked at $250/cwt delivered, generally steady with…
At the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) Board Members re-elected Bob Lowe (AB) and Reg Schellenberg (SK) as President and Vice President, respectively, and set CCA’s path forward for the upcoming year. During a productive AGM, CCA discussed the beef industry’s priorities for the year ahead, including focusing…
Following today’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, an agreement has been reached to remove the reference margin limit (RML) within AgriStability. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) would like to thank Minister Dreeshen, and the Prairie Ministers, for accepting this recommendation and providing producers with an enhanced business risk management program. Today’s announcement means $95 million…
Ducks Unlimited Canada, McDonald’s Canada and Cargill support expansion of Canadian grazing land and forages to help combat impacts of climate change and protect wildlife. Beef farmers and ranchers play an important role in providing quality food, but few people know they also play an essential role in protecting Canada’s land, water and wildlife. With…
The Pig Site by Global Ag Media Debates around livestock and meat consumption are on the rise in Europe as well as in other western countries. As European professionals of the livestock sector, we acknowledge this fact and are doing our best to take action on societal demands and environmental concerns. More progress can –…
Following today’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, an agreement has been reached to remove the reference margin limit (RML) within AgriStability. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) would like to thank Minister Dreeshen, and the Prairie Ministers, for accepting this recommendation and providing producers with an enhanced business risk management program.