Thanksgiving brings people together around food. It’s a chance to pull up another chair, pass a favourite dish and spend a little longer at the table. It’s also an opportunity to think about the people whose work makes that meal possible. For Alberta’s beef producers, that connection is part of everyday life. It’s in checking…
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) joined agriculture leaders from Canada, the United States and Mexico in Calgary this week for the 35th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord. ABP Chair Doug Roxburgh, Vice Chair Kent Holowath and Finance Chair Brenda Rosadiuk attended the gathering, which runs from September 28 to October 1. ABP also hosted a hospitality suite…
Canadian cattle producers moving live animals across the U.S. border should check current import requirements following recent New World screwworm detections in Texas and New Mexico. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) lists Texas and New Mexico as affected states. New Mexico was added following a Sept. 17, 2026, detection. The restrictions apply to live…
New Alberta research will test how virtual fencing performs with cow–calf pairs and yearlings under working ranch conditions. Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is supporting trials of Halter’s virtual fencing technology led by the Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. The research will examine how the collars perform…
Alberta cattle producers looking to add new tools for herd, feed or water monitoring can now apply for funding through the province’s On-Farm Efficiency Program. Applications opened Sept. 23. The program, delivered through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), supports technology aimed at improving resource use, reducing waste and helping producers monitor day-to-day operations….
Alberta producers who have not yet filed their 2025 AgriInvest information have until Sept. 30, 2026, to do so. To participate in the 2025 program year, producers must submit their 2025 AgriInvest form and farm income tax information. While the original deadline was June 30, late applications are still accepted. However, the maximum matchable deposit…
Alberta producers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the current intake of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), delivered in the province by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). This intake covers two beneficial management practices: virtual fencing for rotational grazing, and soil testing and mapping for nitrogen management. RDAR says applications will be revied…
More rural and remote Alberta communities are set to gain access to high-speed internet through a new $24.8 million broadband investment. The funding is expected to connect 1,833 households across nine communities over the next several years. The governments of Alberta and Canada are jointly funding two broadband projects serving Buck Lake, Foremost, Grande Cache,…
An Alberta initiative bringing livestock producers and municipal leaders together is leading to stronger local relationships, say organizers. Over the past year, the Intensive Livestock Working Group’s (ILWG) Stock Talks initiative has created opportunities for producers and municipal representatives to discuss the opportunities, challenges and realities of modern livestock production. What began as a public…
Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sector is seeking a share of Canada’s push to attract new international investment as government and business leaders gather in Toronto this week. The inaugural Canada Investment Summit, taking place September 14 and 15, brings together Canadian leaders and approximately 100 global investors to discuss opportunities in major projects across the…
Providing cattle with the right minerals is an important part of herd nutrition, but the way those minerals are delivered can affect costs, labour requirements, and how consistently cattle receive the nutrients they need. A new resource from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) compares five common mineral delivery methods and outlines the advantages and…
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is highlighting resources to help producers manage pasture conditions, cattle nutrition, and herd performance throughout the summer. The latest edition of BCRC’s Vet Tools brings together science-based information on grazing management, water quality, feed testing and forage nutrition, helping producers address potential challenges before they affect productivity. The summer…
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