Checking in with ABP

Alberta weighted average fed steers and heifers averaged on either side of $306.00/cwt, the highest point since early October. Dressed sales ranged from $515.00–517.00/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to the first half of March delivery. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers, and U.S. buying interest was also…

As Alberta Beef Producers continues to hold producer meetings across the province, strong turnout and thoughtful discussion are shaping the conversation. ABP Vice Chair Kent Holowath (left) leads the ABP Producer Meeting at Fort Macleod From policy concerns to day-to-day operational realities, producers are using these meetings to share what matters most. ABP Vice Chair…

Join Alberta Beef Producers at our Annual General Meeting to connect with delegates, staff, beef producers, and industry representatives. ABP is hosting its AGM in Calgary, AB. Please feel free to join in-person or online from the tractor, office, or wherever you may be on March 3, 2026. Agenda Elections: Eligible cattle producers can run…

Recently announced budget cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raise important questions about the impact to beef and forage work done in support of the industry. Media reports indicate AAFC facilities tied to beef and forage research are among those facing capacity reductions or even closures as part of cuts announced under the 2025 federal…

Farmers and ranchers across Alberta and the Peace region of B.C. are invited to take part in a new survey conducted by the Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab. The survey is designed to track how the adoption of beneficial management practices (BMPs) has changed since the Living Lab started in 2022. The results will help program…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is in ongoing discussions with Alberta’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation regarding the proposed regulations on traceability. These discussions included a conversation between General Manager Brad Dubeau and Deputy Minister Jason Hale late Friday. DM Hale has discussed the current situation with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and the CFIA…

One of the costs when selling cattle is shrink — pounds lost when cattle are stressed and emptying their bladders and digestive tract. The body weight of individuals may vary. Morning weights, when cattle are relatively empty, are less than mid-day or evening weights when the gut is full, unless they were held off feed…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is saddened to learn of the passing of Rick Burton of Claresholm, a past Chair of ABP and a long-time advocate for Alberta’s cattle industry.  A third-generation rancher from the Porcupine Hills west of Claresholm, Burton devoted his life to raising cattle, stewarding the land and speaking up for producers. He served the…

ABP is pleased to welcome Samuel Vriend, who joins the organization as Wildlife Policy Advisor starting in January 2026. In this role, Vriend will advance beef producers’ priorities related to wildlife policy, working closely with ABP’s Government Relations & Policy and Beef Production & Extension teams. Samuel Vriend will represent ABP on key industry and…