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Traceability
Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.
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February 19, 2026
Innovation & Technology
Olds College takes a reset year for AgSmart
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is taking a reset year for AgSmart in 2026. The learning exposition is expected to return in 2027 with a renewed focus on applied research, technology and national collaboration across the agriculture sector. AgSmart has traditionally been a three-day event featuring expert speakers, live technology demonstrations, education sessions and…
February 18, 2026
consumer engagement
Alberta farm roots shine in new partnership with women pro hockey stars
Canada Beef is partnering with two standout professional hockey players, and one of them brings deep Alberta agricultural roots to the table. Emerance Maschmeyer, goaltender for a team in Vancouver and a native of Bruderheim, Alberta, joins Ella Shelton, a professional women’s hockey player for a team in Ontario, as the newest faces of the Pick…
February 12, 2026
Business Tools
Consultations begin on next ag policy framework
Consultations are now underway on the next five-year agricultural policy framework, targeted for implementation in 2028. Formally named the Next Policy Framework (NPF) by the Government of Canada, the NPF is a federal-provincial-territorial agreement that will shape programs and supports for Canada’s agriculture sector starting in 2028. It will take over from the 2023-2028 Sustainable…
February 9, 2026
Health & Production
Strychnine option for gophers ruled out for 2026
Producers will not have access to strychnine for Richardson’s ground squirrel control in 2026, after Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) denied a joint emergency use request from Alberta and Saskatchewan. The request was submitted in response to increasing ground squirrel populations and concerns about damage to pasture, hay land and crops. Producers and provincial officials argued that…
February 9, 2026
Checking in with ABP
CCA launches survey on traceability
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is hosting an online survey to gather producer feedback on the proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations, which are currently paused. Producers can complete the survey by clicking the CCA Producer Survey button below. The survey is based on the proposed regulations as they…
February 4, 2026
Innovation & Technology
Canadian beef industry statement on AAFC research cuts
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) are concerned about Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) reductions affecting research farms, facilities, programs and research expertise at Nappan (Nova Scotia), Quebec City (Quebec) and Lacombe (Alberta). We recognize the fiscal pressures facing the federal government; however, the cuts will have far-reaching impacts…
February 3, 2026
Checking in with ABP
ABP hosts state and provincial cattle groups alongside NCBA’s CattleCon
Supporting cross-border cattle industry connections Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a meeting of state and provincial cattle groups in Nashville, TN on Monday, to coincide with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattle Industry Convention and Tradeshow (CattleCon). The meeting brought together representatives from U.S. state cattle associations and Canadian provincial organizations, along with others from across the beef value chain, as an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships at…
January 30, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Agriculture research centres heavily impacted by federal budget cuts
Recently announced budget cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raise important questions about the impact to beef and forage work done in support of the industry. Media reports indicate AAFC facilities tied to beef and forage research are among those facing capacity reductions or even closures as part of cuts announced under the 2025 federal…
January 21, 2026
Business Tools
The Great Twine Round-Up contest returns
The Great Twine Round-Up contest is back for 2026, encouraging Alberta producers and youth to recycle plastic baler twine while supporting local communities and agricultural charities. The initiative is part of the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot project. Alberta-based 4-H clubs, district members, and independent entrants are invited to collect and recycle used plastic baler…
January 21, 2026
Inspiration
Lacombe’s Isabella Sweet named 2026 Premier’s Award recipient
4-H Alberta has named Isabella Sweet of Lacombe as the 2026 Premier’s Award recipient, recognizing her outstanding leadership and commitment to the 4-H program. The Premier’s Award, first presented in 1964, is 4-H Alberta’s highest honour, given annually to an Ambassador who exemplifies leadership, dedication, and service. “Having experienced 4-H provincially, regionally, and at the…
January 20, 2026
Business Tools
Thinking of Building? Contact the NRCB about permit requirements
Unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations is on the rise The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) is seeing a significant increase in unauthorized construction at confined feeding operations across Alberta. Compared to 2024, complaints related to unauthorized construction are up approximately 32 per cent, while enforcement actions have increased by about 125 per cent. This…
January 16, 2026
Health & Production
Cracking the heritability code
Choosing traits that pay off Improving the genetics of your beef herd starts with knowing which traits you can change through genetics and which traits respond better to management practices. Because cattle have a long generation interval, every bull or replacement heifer you choose affects your herd for years. That’s why understanding heritability, and how…
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Traceability
Thanks to producers from across Alberta and beyond, CFIA has heard a range of perspectives and has acknowledged that additional due diligence is required. ABP will continue to use its annual Producer Meetings as a tool to gather feedback from producers.
Learn More -
Producer Meetings
Who could say no to a $10 supper with friends and colleagues? Join fellow cattle producers for a meal and conversations at the 2026 Producer Meetings.
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Cattle Report
Updated: February 19, 2026
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 18-May-26 | 314 | 478 | -- |
| 15-June-26 | 316 | 476 | -- |
| 13-July-26 | 310 | -- | -- |
| 10-Aug-26 | 304 | 474 | -- |
| 07-Sep-26 | 296 | 472 | -- |
| 05-Oct-26 | 296 | 474 | 596 |
| 02-Nov-26 | 288 | 464 | 594 |
Last Updated on February 19, 2026