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Since the start of the year, fed prices have rallied $22/cwt or 7 per cent. Last week, the Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $319/cwt live, a new record high. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Light trade was reported with dressed sales ranging from $527.50–533.50/cwt FOB the feedlot….

Proposed federal amendments to Canada’s traceability regulations have generated significant reaction across the industry. For many producers, concerns focus on whether the proposed changes are necessary and whether they would work in practice at the farm and ranch level. Others are raising questions about cost, complexity, and the potential for government overreach. At the same…

Public comment period provides opportunity for industry input  Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is currently undergoing an update, with a public comment period expected to begin April 13, 2026.  The Code sets out basic standards for animal care practices for producers. It was originally released in 2013 and reviewed in 2018. An update process began in 2023 through the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), which oversees Code development in…

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is offering a $400 incentive in 2026 to eligible CRSB Certified beef producers who maintain or achieve certification under the CRSB Sustainable Beef Production Standard. According to CRSB, the goal is to encourage beef sourcing through certified supply chains. All beef producers who keep their certification current as…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is hosting a dedicated traceability session to give Alberta cattle producers additional time and space to share their perspectives.   As ABP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) follows a formal governance agenda, with strict time limits for input, ABP has scheduled this Producer Town Hall on Traceability to ensure there is dedicated time for open discussion preceding the AGM.  This session builds on discussions already taking place across the…

Reminder that nominations for ABP’s Environmental Stewardship Award 2026 are now open! Plateau Cattle Co. was featured on Global News recently as part of Canada’s Agriculture Day celebrations. The operation, run by John Smith and Laura Laing, was Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) winner. Plateau’s story is a strong reminder of…

The Program Welcomes Young People Ages 18 to 35 from Across Canada, Involved in Various Aspects of the Beef Supply Chain. Through mentorship, networking, and travel, the Canadian CYL Program acts as an industry succession planning tool to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills and tools they need to continue to drive…

The 2026 ABP Beef Research Showcase – Feedlot Edition is happening March 16 at the University of Lethbridge, bringing producers and researchers together for a full day focused on practical, applied cattle research. Hosted at Anderson Hall at the University of Lethbridge, the event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with options to attend…