It’s been a year of real extremes for beef producers in Alberta. We were excited to see the record-high prices for calves and yearlings in the fall run. Although we have seen prices soften in October and November, the prices are still strong. It’s where they need to be for producers, in light of those…
Read MoreAgriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has opened nominations for the Women in Ag Award. Awarded annually, the award recognizes the passion, dedication, and commitment of Alberta women within agriculture and agribusiness in Alberta. Up to seven people will be chosen to receive an AFSC-branded award and a full attendance package for Advancing Women in Agriculture…
Read MoreThis message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. The Alberta beef industry is one of the largest economic drivers within the ag sector with an over $5 billion dollar return to GDP per year. It is diverse with cow-calf, backgrounding, finishing, and packing…
Read MoreThe 2024 Producer Meetings are scheduled and registration is open! Guests will hear presentations from Brodie Haugan, ABP Chair and Brad Dubeau, ABP General Manager, updates from Canadian Cattle Association and Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), zone delegate introductions, and have the opportunity to bring forward resolutions that may shape ABP policy and direction. Ensure…
Read MoreThis message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. This year, ABP increased its investment in programs that support beef producers in Alberta. These programs centre around the commission’s priorities – government relations and policy; research and extension; marketing and communications; environmental stewardship; and…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) 4-H Scholarships are awarded annually to six 4-H members who are past or present beef project members in Alberta for a minimum of three years. According to 4-H Alberta, each of the 2023 recipients exhibited “outstanding community involvement, leadership skills, communication skills, and academic achievement.” This years’ winners include: As well,…
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