Checking in with ABP

Producers from across the province will gather in Red Deer on December 2–3 for Alberta Beef Producers’ 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention.  The AGM is an opportunity to hear updates on the work being done on behalf of producers, discuss issues affecting Alberta’s beef industry, and connect with delegates, staff, and industry partners…

Market expansion and diversification initiatives remained a high priority for Canada Beef this summer, with several Canadian Beef activations taking place in new and emerging high-opportunity markets. A collaboration with Napoleon Grills Europe was among the Canada Beef initiatives deployed to help reach new consumers, strengthen awareness, and create opportunities for Canadian beef in international…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is pleased to share the results of the 2026 delegate elections. Producer meetings were held throughout September and October across the province. Along with hearing updates from ABP, attendees had the opportunity to meet cattle producers who put their names forward to represent their regions over the next two years as…

A soft market at the wrong time can have a significant impact on a producer’s bottom line. On a recent episode of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel spoke with Brett Hassard, Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) Product Coordinator with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), about how the program works, questions producers commonly ask and why…

Cover Photographer and Artist Holly Nicoll is a commercial agriculture and western lifestyle photographer based near Calgary, Alta. Raised on a mixed cattle operation west of the city, she developed an early appreciation for the people, animals, landscapes, and traditions that define rural life. Before building her photography business, Nicoll spent more than 25 years…

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 Women in Ag Award presented by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). The annual award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to Alberta’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors. A maximum of nine individuals will be recognized for their contributions to the advancement of women in agriculture. Nominations opened…

Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 2026 Annual Report, featured at ABP’s Producer Meetings, offers a comprehensive look at the work done on behalf of Alberta’s cattle producers over the past year. The report highlights progress across all areas of ABP’s mandate, from government relations and policy to beef production research and extension, marketing, and stakeholder engagement….

In April, CCA launched an aggressive campaign to raise awareness about trade negotiations between Canada and Mercosur that could see a massive increase in imports of Mercosur beef. Mercosur is the Southern Common Market (called MERCOSUR for its Spanish initials). It is a South American economic and political trade bloc established in 1991 and comprises…

Traceability Working Group Following resolutions passed at the ABP Annual General Meeting in March, a Traceability Working Group (TWG) was established to examine the Canadian cattle traceability system. The group convened twice over the summer, facilitated by the Ag Advisory Council. The TWG focused on a clear mandate: to identify ways to advance cattle traceability…

New examples of how your check-off dollars are working for you Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off dollars that beef producers allocate to research help fund a variety of studies—from keeping cattle healthy and improving pasture productivity to boosting feed efficiency and ensuring high-quality beef. This article is part of an ongoing series that highlights recent research…