Health & Production

This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. It’s a privilege to share my first report as President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) with beef producers from Alberta. This year has brought many challenges for beef producers across the country. It’s ranged…

The Government of Alberta has announced over $700,000 in funding in an ongoing effort to prevent human-wildlife conflicts in southwestern Alberta. The province says residents of southwestern Alberta have raised concerns regarding the growing grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, and cougar populations, and how they impact local communities and farms. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association…

The calendar flips to January, and suddenly it seems like spring isn’t all that far away. Especially when the winter is as mild as many parts of the Prairies have experienced so far. Looking ahead, it’s easy to wonder what is going to cause headaches for this year. Will it be a lack of rain,…

This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on November 15, 2023. In beef production, genetics play a critical role in management and profitability. However, knowing whether you’re on the right track can be challenging. Compared to other livestock species, beef cattle have a long gestation period. Those 283 days, plus…

This article was first published in Volume 3 Issue 4 of ABP Magazine (December 2023). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. This fall was one for the books as producers saw record-high prices for cattle that headed to town, seeing anywhere from 20-40 per cent increases in prices from last fall. Producers were ecstatic…

This article was originally posted on the Beef Cattle Research Council’s website on September 13, 2023. Understanding the cost of developing replacement heifers is crucial for informed decision making. The most significant factor in heifer development cost is the opportunity cost of foregoing revenue from selling calves at weaning. Each heifer kept for the breeding…

This article was first published in Volume 3 Issue 4 of ABP Magazine (December 2023). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily. It’s been a year of real extremes for beef producers in Alberta. We were excited to see the record-high prices for calves and yearlings in the fall run. Although we have seen prices…

If you are planning to buy or sell a confined feeding operation (CFO) you should consider contacting the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) early in your process. Here’s what you need to know about your rights and obligations under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA).  For the buyer  Under AOPA, anyone who buys or otherwise…

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has opened nominations for the Women in Ag Award. Awarded annually, the award recognizes the passion, dedication, and commitment of Alberta women within agriculture and agribusiness in Alberta. Up to seven people will be chosen to receive an AFSC-branded award and a full attendance package for Advancing Women in Agriculture…