The Canadian Junior Limousin Association (CJLA) has announced the winners of its second Herd Building Incentive Program, created to support young cattle producers in expanding their involvement with the Limousin breed. This year, Alberta’s own Kira Axley of Czar area earned first place in the alumni category, receiving a $1,000 live animal voucher. The program…

Cargill has released its first-ever State of Steak – Foodservice Edition report, a comprehensive look at how consumer expectations for steak are evolving across the foodservice landscape. For beef producers, the report provides insights into the critical role their product plays in driving demand at restaurants and other foodservice channels. When foodservice professionals take the time and…

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has launched a research project to test a new RFID movement scanner aimed at making cattle movement reporting faster and easier for producers. The initiative comes as proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations are expected to make livestock movement reporting mandatory. Once the amendments…

Canada’s cattle herd has recorded a year-over-year increase for the first time since 2021. According to Statistics Canada, total inventories reached 11.9 million head as of July 1, 2025, up 0.8% from the previous year. The biggest factor in the change is a less challenging year for many producers, according to the factors cited. Reduced…

The Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program is offering opportunities for Alberta producers to strengthen their operations through training, certification, and funding support. Cale Place, Alberta VBP+ Coordinator, is working directly with producers across the province to support their utilization of the program. “Many producers across Alberta are already putting the VBP+ program to work…

Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) delegate nominations open September 1, 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…