Checking in with ABP

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine Published ByBrad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving Front Cover DesignZoe McMullen Writing Lynsay BeaversDianne FinstadRobin GaleyTaylor…

The 2024 summer grazing season has arrived, and with it a renewed optimism. Feeder prices are historically high, with weather playing a big role. Snow accumulation this past winter raised hopes of increasing sub-soil moisture levels for 2024. However, there have been multiple reportsof snow drought conditions, and dugouts that are only partially filled. DYK:…

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, AB. Oosterhuis is joined by: Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast platform! Just in case there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ve included our guest list and time codes for your…

It is no surprise that Canada’s beef industry continues to focus on the engagement of young entrants into the beef industry, whether that be grassroots producers, future leaders of our national and provincial organizations, or industry partners along the value chain. The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (the Agency) continues to diversify its youth strategy with…

Alberta farmers can continue to recycle their grain bags and twine thanks to a recent extension of the successful Alberta Ag Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program. Cleanfarms, the non-profit organization operating the program, is excited to announce that it will continue until the end of 2025. This marks the second extension of the program, which launched in October…

The short documentary, “Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate” has publicly premiered on YouTube as of April 24, 2024, coinciding with “Stop Food Waste Day.” The film is the third in a series of short documentaries from Public and Stakeholder Engagement, a national Check-Off funded program that works to build public trust in the way beef cattle are…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for the next young farmer or rancher to join the Canadian Cattle Youth Council as a Provincial Representative. The Youth Council prepares beef cattle farmers and ranchers (ages 18-40) for future leadership roles, through professional development like governance and board training, and participation in events and meetings. Delegates have…

In an ongoing effort to maximize investment in programs that directly benefit producers, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is moving to a smaller, more affordable office space. “Our year ending March 31, 2022 showed that just under 25 per cent of our actual expenses went to administration,” says Brad Dubeau, General Manager of ABP. “We’ve made…

Have you heard of Beef Cattle Research Council’s (BCRC) Calf 911 resources? The resources include videos and pdf guides on everything from tube feeding newborn calves to understanding proper colostrum management. And they were inspired thanks to producer responses to the once-every-five-years Canadian Cow-Calf Survey. Collecting credible information directly from producers helps the industry Cow-Calf Producers, Your Perspective…