Checking in with ABP

Alberta’s beef industry came together this week to host politicians in an event celebrating Alberta beef. The inaugural Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit was hosted Thursday by Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, Canadian Cattle Association, and Western Stock Growers’ Association. It brought together beef producers, industry stakeholders, and politicians of all stripes. During…

The Alberta beef industry is keen to dive into results of a competitiveness study initiated last year. With a number of challenges impacting the supply chain over the last two years, some pressing risk factors have been brought to the forefront. COVID-19 shone a light on our supply chain challenges and we continue to see…

In a joint release, Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA) is announcing Ryder Lee will join CCA as the new General Manager effective September 1, 2022. Lee is currently Chief Executive Officer of SCA and previously worked for CCA in the Government Affairs office in Ottawa (2005-2015). “Ryder brings an exceptional range…

Alberta Beef Producers was pleased to host an evening with the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) recipients  in Three Hills, AB. Brad Dubeau, General Manager, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), and Chris Israelson, ESA Chair, presented Dawn and Jerry Baerg and family with an honorary gate sign, and attendees were the first to screen the award video highlighting Ribbon…

Have thoughts on the challenges and opportunities for greenhouse gas emissions in Canada’s agriculture industry? A team of researchers based out of the University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre is looking for input as part of a project funded by the Government of Alberta to explore options for greenhouse gas mitigation in the agricultural sector. The…

Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) launched a new brand identity, highlighting the strong and diverse group invested in raising some of the world’s best beef — one that is dynamic, forward-thinking, climate positive and quintessentially Canadian. Formerly the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the brand refresh includes a new CCA logo created with…

Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead, ABP,  takeover the host seat as she tours The Farm – Rocky View Schools’ new on-farm learning initiative. Karin speaks with teacher Matt Chomistek and grade 10 students enrolled in the program. More information is available…

Health Canada has announced the finalized Front-of-Package (FOP) regulations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, with an exemption for ground beef. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) would like to acknowledge those who spoke up in support of our industry, to bring attention to the lack of consistency in the initial proposed regulations….

Farming in Alberta can be unpredictable, but Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is committed to providing solutions to help Alberta’s producers do what they do best – build, grow and succeed. We offer a range of lending and risk management options.  Lending AFSC offers a dependable source of financing for Alberta farmers and agribusinesses through our…

Including ground beef as a product subject to Health Canada’s front-of-package (FOP) labelling proposal goes against the spirit of the regulation, says Karine Rekunyk. Rekunyk is a Registered Dietician who works as the Health and Nutrition Director at Canada Beef. Here’s what’s up with ground beef labelling in Canada “About half of our calories are…