Alberta Beef Producers

October 6, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Watch the ABP Semi-Annual Meeting and Town Hall online

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) held two virtual meetings on Thursday, September 30, 2021. The ABP Semi-Annual Meeting gathered delegates for program and financial updates, and to provide input on strategic direction for the organization. The delegate body reviewed and passed the 2021-22 ABP Strategic Plan. A Town Hall followed the Semi-AGM with an update from…

October 6, 2021 Trailblazers

James Hargrave Legacy Foundation accepting applications

The James Hargrave Legacy Foundation is accepting applications for its award established in memory of James Hargrave. James Hargrave was a young rancher, and leader in the cattle industry. In addition to his role as Chairman of the Alberta Grazing Leaseholders Association, Vice President of the Western Stock Growers’ Association (WSGA), and volunteer firefighter for…

October 5, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Supporting future industry leaders

The beef industry is a key economic driver for Alberta and Canada, and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation (CCF) aims to keep it that way. Established as a charity in 2014, the CCF connects producers and industry partners to support the next generation in beef business leadership. Contributing to youth education is an important focus of…

October 5, 2021 Health & Production

What We’re Reading | Information on bale grazing

Beat costs and boost yields with bale grazing From the Beef Cattle Research Council Many Canadian producers have taken steps to extend their grazing period and provide forage for cattle outside of confinement and away from corrals. Well planned extensive wintering systems have obvious benefits for reducing on-farm labour and yardage costs, but extended grazing…

October 5, 2021 Innovation & Technology

7 Lean Cows: Managing the lean years is key to longevity

2500 years ago, a Pharaoh in Egypt had a dream he couldn’t interpret. It involved 7 fat cows grazing by a river, sleek and fat in the sunshine. Then 7 lean cows came out of the river behind them and ate up the 7 fat cows and didn’t look any fatter for having done so….

October 4, 2021 Innovation & Technology

Contribute to the update of the National Beef Sustainability Assessment

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef is in the process of updating the National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA), expected for release in 2023. The NBSA provides farm to fork national sustainability performance metrics for the Canadian beef sector, from environmental, social and economic perspectives. The metrics from our first Assessment, released in 2016, are widely…

October 4, 2021 Current Markets & Forecasts

Canfax Weekly Article | Report for the week of October 4, 2021

Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $157/cwt, $0.25/cwt lower than the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $262.00-263.50 FOB lot. Cattle that traded last week were being booked for late October/early November delivery. All three western Canadian packers procured cattle. Alberta fed cash to futures basis levels strengthened…

October 3, 2021 Inspiration

Cowgirl

[ˈkouˌɡərl] NOUN a woman who herds and tends cattle, performing much of her work on horseback. “cowgirls work from sunrise to sunset” Pam Vancuren, Bar P Quarter Horses, Bob’s Creek Ranch, Alberta. Photography by Keily Stewart of⁣⁣ Riata Imagery. Nurturing. Empowering. Resilient. This article was first published in the September 2021 edition of ABP Magazine….

September 29, 2021 Checking in with ABP

What to read ahead of ABP’s virtual meetings

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) will be holding our Semi-Annual General Meeting and a Producer Town Hall on September 30, 2021. Here are a few documents and articles we recommend reading over ahead of joining us with your thoughts and proposed resolutions: ABP 2021 Annual Report Alberta Beef Producers funding reaches critical turning point This Too…

September 29, 2021 Health & Production

Preparing for winter on a cattle operation

We have been experiencing some beautiful fall weather lately, but by now I think most of us have also had a good frost or two (you know, the kind that kicks us into high gear scrambling to get all of the things we need to get done before winter, done?). Of course, the shorter days…

September 28, 2021 Checking in with ABP

Checking in with ABP

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the September 2021 issue of ABP magazine. You can read (and share) articles from the magazine on ABP Daily, under the ‘ABP Magazine’ tag. And hey, if you’re on your mobile device, why not check out our app! Alberta Beef Producers has had a lot on the…

September 27, 2021 Checking in with ABP