Advocacy efforts Our advocacy efforts have recently focused on our animal health and care priorities. New regulations came into force on January 1, 2023 designed to further improve safety and address driver fatigue. These regulations mandate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) use by federally regulated carriers. This mandate works hand in hand with Hours of Service…
Read MoreThroughout 2022, our producers’ interests remained at the forefront of our government relations efforts. The year was filled with unique challenges, new focus areas, and some milestone wins. As the new year begins, we’re bringing important lessons into 2023. The 2021 drought and the burden of high input costs has led to a focus on…
Read MoreThe fall auction mart tour continued into December. I attended a variety of sales from bred females, regular pre-sorts, and even a few dispersals. It was a pleasure to reconnect with a few producers after the two-year hiatus. Such visits provided insightful perspective from a producer’s lens on some of the issues that our industry is currently…
Read MoreWant to be a part of Alberta Beef Producers? There are still opportunities for you to become involved this year: 1. As a delegate: We still have openings for delegates – read up on the delegate eligibility, talk to a delegate in your zone, and find the 2023 Delegate Nomination form here. 2. As a…
Read MoreTake advantage of mentorship and career building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry through Canadian Cattle Young Leaders! Program applications have officially launched and are open until March 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm MT at www.canadiancattleyoungleaders.ca. The mentorship program was established by the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) in 2010 and has since seen over 170…
Read MoreThis is my last column as Chair, ABP. It’s hard to believe. The past two years have gone by in a flash and what a ride it has been. Sometimes we surprise ourselves with what we can accomplish in times of challenge, and during the past two years at ABP in my role as Chair…
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