Checking in with ABP

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…

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…

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….

There appeared to be little that could get in the way of the Alberta fed market in the second quarter of 2026. Fed steer prices averaged $343 per cwt, up $49 per cwt from last year. The market softened in July as leverage shifted back to the packer. Recent packing plant news includes the announced…

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…