The results are in! All producers who put their names forward for a position on the delegate body for 2023 have been acclaimed, and we will not be holding an election. Cheers to Outgoing Delegates First, to acknowledge outgoing delegates and directors for 2023. On behalf of Alberta Beef Producers, thank you for your contributions…
Read More2022 was a busy year for the beef industry, and ABP Daily was there throughout to bring producers the information they needed. As our New Year’s Day gift to you, we’ve rounded up five of our most-read articles from 2022. Rethinking the packing sector Our readers have had many questions about retails prices of beef,…
Read MoreOver the fall producer bottom lines have been a focal point for government relations. Although calf prices are outstanding, input costs have cut into any profit the producer could have captured from the margin. This scenario highlighted the need for a business risk management program that considers the costs of productions, production risk, and price…
Read MoreProducers have been on the move non-stop this fall, and Alberta Beef Producers has been following right behind. Throughout my first month with Alberta Beef Producers, I have had the amazing opportunity to attend some prestigious shows. Here are some of this fall’s highlights: 50th Canadian Red Round Up – Olds, ABOctober 14-16, 2022 During…
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings It’s hard to believe another year has passed. 2022 has been a busy and challenging year, and from my perspective, I don’t see our industry nor global issues letting off the gas pedal any time soon. This holiday season, and as we come into the New Year at ABP, what we wish for…
Read MoreThe snow is falling outside as I sit down to write this today, as it is for most across the province. The long-range forecast predicts a lot of moisture this winter, and I sure hope we get it. Our pastures and dugouts really need it. Talking cattle, we didn’t quite get to where we had…
Read MoreSave the date! Our Producer Meetings are scheduled for early 2023. Follow the links on the map to learn more about the meetings in your zone. We’ll also be hosting a virtual meeting open to all Alberta beef producers on February 16, 2023. Registrations for in-person events opens December 21 at 6:00 AM. 2023 ABP…
Read MoreIn the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine, ABP Magazine Covers, ABP Volume 2 Issue 5 Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy IrvingZoe…
Read MoreActively engaging the Government of Canada on the priorities of the Canadian beef industry is a key focus of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). In early December 2021, Bob Lowe, CCA Past President, and Carley Henniger, President of the Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC), had the unique opportunity to interview the Federal Agriculture Minister, Marie-Claude Bibeau,…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers joined the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to witness Bill C-235 – Building a Green Prairie Economy Act on Wednesday. ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk spoke to the committee Wednesday morning via Zoom. “Our hope for this legislation, and we believe for it to be truly effective at achieving a…
Read MoreOn a beautiful summer morning, Dina Battistessi and her family arrived at the historic CL Ranch, just west of Calgary. Dina, the owner of a preschool and an online influencer through her Instagram account, Move Play Mom, was excited to be on a ranch and had brought along a couple important guests. Her father, a…
Read MoreThe Alberta Beef Producers’ business website, albertabeef.org, has recently undergone a facelift to streamline content between ABP – the organization, our consumer facing website (allforthebeef.ca), and ABPdaily.com. The site will primarily house documents and information related to the organization, including policy and legal documents, cattle practices, check-off information, research fact sheets, and the Environmental Stewardship…
Read MoreTap the menu button next to the address bar or at the bottom of your browser.
Select ‘Install’ or ‘Add to Homescreen’ to stay connected.