Checking in with ABP

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…

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…

After a year away on parental leave, Kara Mastel is back behind the microphone for The Bovine podcast. To kick off the new season, she sat down with Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) General Manager Brad Dubeau to talk about what he’s hearing from producers across the province and the issues generating the most discussion this…

It was a pretty quiet summer on the VBP+ schedule, as most of our events take place during the shorter days of winter when more producers are available. That being said, the Cypress Farm and Ranch Show in Medicine Hat was a productive and well-attended trade show. The show has only been around for two…

Show your pride in Alberta beef with the refreshed merchandise collection at the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) online store. From T-shirts to mugs and glassware, the collection offers options for everyday use or gifts for the beef enthusiasts in your life. As a thank you to producers, ABP is offering a discount on orders. Simply…

Research projects, disease preparedness among highlights in ABP update Alberta Beef Producers’ producer-led Research Committee is currently reviewing research proposals and associated technical reviews, with funding decisions expected before the end of 2026. Proposals are being evaluated on scientific merit and alignment with the recently renewed Five-Year Canadian Beef Research and Knowledge Mobilization Strategy, as…

A horseback ranch tour, premium Alberta beef and a farm-to-table dining experience gave one consumer an up-close look at the people and practices behind Alberta’s beef industry. As part of Alberta Beef Producers’ Every Cut Makes the Cut campaign, consumers had the opportunity to enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Alberta Culinary Experience….

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…