Live: ---
Rail: 378.00-383.00 del
AB Direct - Steers
AB Direct - Heifers
Live: ---
Rail: 378.00-383.00 del
Rail: 378.00-383.00 del
US Trade- Steers
Live: 171.00-174.00 (TX, KN) 175.00 (NE)
Rail: 275.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 275.00 (NE, IA)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 171.00-174.00 (TX, KN) 175.00 (NE)
Rail: 275.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 275.00 (NE, IA)
Canadian Dollar
$74.06
0.33
0.33
October 17, 2023
Checking in with ABP
From the government desk
We all hoped that 2023 would turn over a new leaf for drought in Alberta, but it has proved another difficult one. Most of the province was severely impacted by the record heat in May, and while many farms and ranches received rains in June, it was not timely enough to save hay crops. The...
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June 22, 2023
Checking in with ABP
Have your say on Bill C-235
Past-Chair of ABP, Melanie Wowk, witnessed both the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food and House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology regarding Bill C-235, Building a Green Prairie Economy Act. And now it’s your turn to provide your local insight! Bill C-235 calls for a framework that promotes clean economic growth...
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March 2, 2023
Checking in with ABP
From the government relations desk
Throughout 2022, our producers’ interests remained at the forefront of our government relations efforts. The year was filled with unique challenges, new focus areas, and some milestone wins. As the new year begins, we’re bringing important lessons into 2023. The 2021 drought and the burden of high input costs has led to a focus on...
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December 28, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Checking in with government relations
Over the fall producer bottom lines have been a focal point for government relations. Although calf prices are outstanding, input costs have cut into any profit the producer could have captured from the margin. This scenario highlighted the need for a business risk management program that considers the costs of productions, production risk, and price...
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November 8, 2022
Issues & Insights
ABP aids in front-of-package labelling exemption win
In June, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) aligned with cattle producers and organizations across the country calling on Health Canada to exempt ground beef from the proposed front-of-package (FOP) regulations. As part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, proposed labelling regulations included a requirement for ground beef sold at retail to carry a “high...
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