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Producers, Western Crop Innovations wants to hear from YOU! Western Crop Innovations (WCI), a newly established non-profit organization in Lacombe, Alberta, is reaching out to producers for your valuable input on its research priorities. Emerging from the 50-year legacy of the Field Crop Development Centre, WCI is transitioning to an independent model with renewed focus…

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Todd Ormann, Vice President of Development at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. The duo discuss the recent AgSmart educational expo, upcoming trends in agriculture, changes within the college, and more. Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast…

Holdanca Farms, of Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia, has been announced as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2024. The award highlights the exceptional efforts of John and Maria Duynisveld, the father-daughter team behind Holdanca Farms, in promoting sustainable agricultural practices while enhancing the local environment. The Duynisvelds manage a diverse operation that…

Agriculture has always been the backbone of Alberta’s history, economy, and future prosperity. However, over the past two decades, the province has seen a worrying trend: a steep decline in the number of young and middle-aged producers, while the number of farmers over 55 has increased significantly. In response, Alberta’s government is taking decisive action…

In Alberta last week, weighted average fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $257/cwt live, fully steady with the previous week. Fed prices have been steady for the past six weeks averaging in the mid to upper $250’s/cwt. Last week, buying interest was noted from all three Western Canadian packers and dressed sales…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to introduce the Alberta Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Incentive. The Incentive will provide eligible cattle producers with funding for approved expenses and equipment purchases that facilitate further adoption of best management practices. Eligible applicants include Alberta beef producers (individuals, partnerships, co-operatives, or corporations) who can demonstrate a minimum…

This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on May 30, 2024. There is no more idyllic scene than a herd of cattle on a lush green pasture in the Canadian landscape. Everyone loves to see the hillsides dotted with animals enjoying the benefits of May rainfall. As satisfying as it…

This research, lead by Gabriel Ribiero, was conducted at the LFCE at U of S and supported by ABP’s check-off funded research investments. A tapered forage finishing strategy is a practical approach beef producers can implement this season that may lower both liver abscesses and antibiotic use, without lowering production outcomes. The beef industry has…

During the month of May, volunteers from ABP, Cattle Feeders and Canada Beef, attended the “Home for Dinner” events at their local Ronald McDonald Houses across the province. This year we made it a goal to attend all four locations for Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Medicine Hat. Depending on the location, the volunteers…

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel went behind-the-scenes with two of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients: Courtney and Clayton Taylor, of Taylor Ranches. The trio talk about land conservation, succession planning, their favourite (or not so favourite) breeds of cattle, and so much more. Tune in below, download for later, or find…