Checking in with ABP

Alberta Beef Producers’ third edition of ABP, the magazine, is being delivered this week. In it, you’ll see more incredible photography from Christian Heckle and Keily Stewart. Corey Meyer (aka Corey the Butcher) is also back with insights on a versatile, autumn beef product. Our writers and contributors offer thoughts ranging from youth in agriculture…

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLaura Laing CreativeTracy IrvingTy VansonZoe McMullen WritingBrenda Lee SchoeppBrian PerillatDianne FinstadElizabeth R. HomeroskyJill BurkhardtLaura LaingLori LoreeMary MacArthurRobin…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working closely with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), and the Governments of Alberta and Canada, as they develop a process for drought relief funding, as part of the AgriRecovery response for the province. We expect to see applications open in September, and will share the details as soon as we…

As federal campaigning ramps up, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is offering political parties some considerations for the cattle industry. CCA’s Federal Election 2021 Beef Cattle Priorities outlines facts about the beef sector; suggested priorities for platform documents and potential governing mandate letters; the industry’s role through COVID-19; specific action recommendations; and background on the…

Alberta’s beef industry is calling on the Government of Canada to respond to the AgriRecovery request submitted by the Government of Alberta. “We are anxiously awaiting a decision from the federal government on Alberta’s request for support through AgriRecovery. Every day producers are left facing uncertainty is another day closer to decisions that could have significant…

Over the past year, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association  (CCA) has shifted much of its programming to a virtual format  to continue to offer unique career development opportunities  to the next generation of beef industry leaders. The CCA Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program was established in 2010 as a national initiative open to young people ages…

The Government of Alberta has committed to providing an immediate $136 million for Alberta’s livestock producers to purchase feed and water, and cover fencing costs. This much needed assistance will support farmers and ranchers through the devastating drought in Alberta. “Alberta Beef Producers has worked closely with the Government of Alberta to deliver on the needs…

On July 31, Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon and Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development Nate Horner, toured the dry conditions facing cattle producers at the Hale Ranch near Bassano, Alberta. The group, joined by Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) executive and staff, discussed…

Tuesday evening, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a town hall on the drought, with updates and discussion around ABP’s current work, as well as considerations for production, and insurance. In the following video, you’ll hear presentations from: Melanie Wowk, veterinarian, cattle producer, and ABP Chair, Karin Schmid, ABP Production and Extension Lead, and Stacey Domolewski, Research…

On Monday, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) hosted a producer town hall on drought and wildfire. The event started with an update on the immediate relief measures requested of federal and provincial governments. Then, Provincial Cattle Associations provided local updates on their situations. The whole group then took questions from participants. In the following recording, you’ll hear from…