Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased to recognize this year’s Young Creators Contest winners, highlighting creativity, storytelling, and positive messages about cattle and the beef industry. “The Young Creators Contest once again has provided a great opportunity for young people to show their talents and have fun while engaging on the subject of beef production,”…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraging livestock producers in seven Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in Alberta’s Peace Region and Porcupine Hills area to take part in a short, producer-led elk population survey running from March 31 to April 2, 2026.  The Landowner Elk Survey is designed to gather on-the-ground observations from producers experiencing interactions with elk.  “The…

The National Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) is seeing a concerning trend: unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations has increased significantly. Complaints have increased by approximately 32 per cent from 2024, and enforcement actions have jumped by about 125 per cent. Under Alberta’s Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), it is illegal to begin construction of a…

Several Alberta women whose work is shaping agriculture through innovation, leadership, research and community building were recognized with the 2026 Women in Agriculture Awards presented by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). The awards were presented March 8 in Calgary during “The Notables,” a reception held alongside the Advancing Women in Agriculture & Food Conference (West)….

The University of Calgary’s Diagnostic Services Unit (DSU) has launched a new telepathology service and expanded diagnostic testing options, offering Alberta livestock producers enhanced veterinary-supported disease investigation and surveillance. “This is a very positive development for our industry here in Alberta,” says Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead with Alberta Beef Prodcuers. “Having more…

Dr. Murray Jelinski, the Alberta Chair in Beef Cattle Health and Production Medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), has been named the 2026 Veterinarian of the Year by the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP) and Boehringer Ingelheim Canada. Jelinski is being recognized for his pioneering research, leadership in veterinary education…

Following extensive producer engagement, including 15 Producer Meetings and a dedicated Town Hall, ABP delegates passed a resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting directing the creation of a traceability working group. ABP, alongside governments and other cattle organizations, will work to address deficiencies and producer confidence in the current model before further changes can be considered. …

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting this week, bringing together delegates from across the province. In addition to reviewing the commission’s work, and voting on resolutions, delegates also elected six eligible producers to the ABP Board of Directors. Board of Directors  Elected 2026  Sitting  The first meeting of the 2026 Board…

Proposed federal amendments to Canada’s traceability regulations have generated significant reaction across the industry. For many producers, concerns focus on whether the proposed changes are necessary and whether they would work in practice at the farm and ranch level. Others are raising questions about cost, complexity, and the potential for government overreach. At the same…

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…