News

After a stressful six weeks, the Western Canadian fed market appears to have found some support. Weighted average steer prices ended the week $5/cwt higher than last week at $321/cwt. This week’s weighted average is just shy of the 10-year index of $322/cwt, projected for September. Weighted average heifer prices were at $318/cwt, up $7/cwt…

Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to supporting the beef sector through collaboration, trade and producer engagement during her first address to the Alberta Beef Industry Stampede Summit as minister. Speaking to producers and industry representatives, Sawyer described Alberta’s beef industry as a cornerstone of the provincial economy…

Johne’s disease can quietly spread through a herd for years before infected animals begin showing clinical signs. By the time weight loss and diarrhea become apparent, other cattle may already have been exposed or infected, making early detection an important part of effective herd health management. With support from Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the University…

The federal government has launched public consultations on two proposed regulatory changes relevant to Canada’s beef industry. One consultation focuses on interprovincial trade, including a proposal that would allow, under specific circumstances and for a limited time, provincially inspected meat to move across provincial borders. The second examines proposed updates to Canada’s enhanced feed ban,…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) played a strong role at the 2026 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Edmonton, contributing to discussions on transportation, communications and industry collaboration while helping showcase Alberta Beef to delegates from across the region. The Annual Summit brings together government leaders, industry representatives and stakeholders from across the Pacific…