Checking in with ABP

Virginia cattleman Gene Copenhaver has been elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), following the conclusion of CattleCon 2026, held Feb. 3–5 in Nashville. Copenhaver, who manages his family’s stocker operation in southwest Virginia, officially began his term at the close of the event, according to an NCBA release. His family has been…

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is hosting an online survey to gather producer feedback on the proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations, which are currently paused. Producers can complete the survey by clicking the CCA Producer Survey button below. The survey is based on the proposed regulations as they…

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…

Supporting cross-border cattle industry connections  Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a meeting of state and provincial cattle groups in Nashville, TN on Monday, to coincide with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattle Industry Convention and Tradeshow (CattleCon).  The meeting brought together representatives from U.S. state cattle associations and Canadian provincial organizations, along with others from across the beef value chain, as an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships at…

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…