Alberta Beef Producers delegate and director Sheila Hillmer is joining the Executive as the new Vice Chair. Hillmer, who farms and ranches with her family near Del Bonita and sits as an ABP delegate for the Southwest Zone, will serve as Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2022-2023 term. “We are excited to see…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers’ Board of Directors, delegates, and staff are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) President Reg Schellenberg. “My husband Miles and I express our overwhelming sadness over the sudden passing of Reg Schellenberg,” said Melanie Wowk, ABP Chair. “Our paths first crossed through cattle industry politics but…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers is excited to announce the recipients of the 2022 ABP 4-H Scholarships. This scholarship is awarded to one 4-H member from each of the five ABP zones, plus a sixth wild card recipient. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Each recipient, in their second, third, or fourth year of post-secondary study, receives $750…
Read MoreAs part of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s (CRSB’s) mandate to recognize and advance sustainability in Canadian beef production, it is important to measure the understanding, attitudes, and changing perceptions of Canadian consumers. CRSB partnered with a consumer research agency to ask Canadians questions about what is on their mind when it comes to…
Read MoreTwo Alberta Beef Producers’ delegates — Craig Lehr and Fred Lozeman — have been named to the 2022-2023 Beef Cattle Research Council executive committee. Craig Lehr, an ABP delegate for the Southeast Zone, is BCRC’s new Chair. He was elected to this position in November at a BCRC meeting in Guelph, Ontario. Lehr, who previously…
Read MoreOn July 11, CCIA brought tag distribution in-house and closer to industry. Moving away from a third-party provider allows producers to buy closer to the source and access any approved tag on the market, at competitive prices. The webstore tags.canadaid.ca has been revamped to provide a seamless shopping experience which is mobile-responsive, so you can…
Read MoreOne Alberta rancher’s dedication to giving back was recently recognized with a special honour. Miles Wowk, who ranches at Beauvallon, AB, received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pin for his long-time commitment to charity fundraising in his community. “There are no words that can truly explain how vital a volunteer is to the success and sustainability…
Read MoreThe Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed the week around $183/cwt, $1.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $298.50-302.50/cwt FOB the lot. Cattle were being scheduled for the second half of December delivery. Light volumes of AB fed cattle traded to the U.S. Depending on freight and dressing…
Read MoreThe ABP annual consumer campaign kicked off in July, asking consumers “How do you burger?” The contest wrapped September 1, with connoisseurs leading the pack in the way Albertans take on their favourite burger. “Whether you are a ‘Connoisseur,’ a ‘Squisher,’ a ‘Tipper,’ or a ‘Stealer,’ there are many ways toenjoy a juicy burger prepared…
Read MoreBy Brad Dubeau and Melanie Wowk Since running a three-part series on ABP’s financial situation, we’ve continued to work to find a solution that will benefit Alberta’s beef industry. When the Board of Directors reviewed the latest refund report, there was some optimism around the table. A slight decrease in refunds was reflected year over…
Read MoreThe ABP Monthly Minute is your monthly re-cap of everything you need to know about what is happening at Alberta Beef Producers in 60 seconds or less. Checking in with ABP This month, we announced the 2022 Young Guns award recipients. A big thank you to all of the outstanding applicants, with special congratulations to Max Burris,…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a…
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