Checking in with ABP

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) has formalized its leadership succession plan with the addition of Shannon Sereda as Assistant General Manager, as it prepares for a leadership transition at the end of 2027.   “We are excited to welcome Shannon Sereda to the ABP team,” says Doug Roxburgh, Chair of ABP, and member of the hiring committee….

The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Creators Contest is back for a third year, inviting young Albertans to explore the people, practices, and landscapes behind the province’s beef sector through art, photography, video, podcasts, and more.  Over the past two years, the contest has highlighted the talent and unique perspectives of young people from across…

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…

This past summer has been a very busy one for your Alberta Beef Producers on a number of fronts. Utilizing ABP directors and delegates, our organization gave feedback on the Beef Code of Conduct, participated in the Interprovincial Trade and Unmet Slaughter Capacity consultations, and proposed updates to the Enhanced Feed Ban. Through the recent…

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect changes that occurred after publication, including the withdrawal of two candidates from their respective zones. Candidate information was also reviewed and revised where appropriate to address concerns and ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the article. As ABP Producer Meetings take place across the province over the…

The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $292/cwt live, $2.50/cwt lower than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are at the lowest point since December 2025. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales ranging from $486.50–$489.50/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from early October to early…

When Alberta Beef Producer’s (ABP) fall producer meetings begin on September 28, 2026, and continue through October, producers from across the province will have an opportunity to discuss the issues impacting their operations and communities, hear updates on industry priorities, and take part in the resolution process. While the meetings provide a forum for discussion,…

Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce that Mikayla Janssen will be joining the team as Government Relations and Policy Manager, effective October 19, 2026. Mikayla Janssen is a graduate of the University of Victoria, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science. She has served as Ministerial Assistant, Policy Advisor, and…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is preparing to host its 2026 Producer Meetings across the province this fall. Meetings are scheduled in all five zones between Sept. 28 and Oct. 29, 2026. Along with hearing industry updates, bringing forward and debating resolutions, and participating in delegate elections, producers will have an opportunity to connect with peers…