Calgary, AB – With the prolonged disruptions at the Canada-U.S. border crossing, Canada’s beef industry has serious concerns with supply chain challenges, including the lack of access to feed coming from the U.S. and impacts on cross border movement of cattle and meat products. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA), and the…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) continues to monitor the ongoing labour dispute at the Cargill High River processing plant. We have connected with Cargill and the Government of Alberta, and remain optimistic that a mutually beneficial agreement will be reached between the two parties before December 6. Alberta’s beef farmers and ranchers rely on continuity in…
Read MoreCanadian beef producers are encouraged with the latest interest in trade expansion through theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Since CPTPP came intoeffect on December 30, 2018, Canadian beef exports have increased 37 per cent in volume and 35 per cent invalue (2020 vs. 2018). From January to August 2021, exports continue to…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is seeking nominations for the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA). The award recognizes cattle producers whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment, and enhance productivity and profitability. This is an opportunity to share your environmental stewardship practices with other producers and present a positive story about the beef industry’s contribution to…
Read More“Alberta Beef Producers would like to recognize the commitment to AgriRecovery announced by Minister Bibeau. As the high temperatures and lack of moisture continue to devastate pastures, feed sources, and water across a large portion of the province, we are hopeful that this federal funding will aid producers to cope with the difficult decisions ahead….
Read MoreAlberta’s beef industry is calling on the Government of Canada to respond to the AgriRecovery request submitted by the Government of Alberta. “We are anxiously awaiting a decision from the federal government on Alberta’s request for support through AgriRecovery. Every day producers are left facing uncertainty is another day closer to decisions that could have significant…
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