Ottawa, ON – Today, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) launched a new brand identity, highlighting the strong and diverse group invested in raising some of the world’s best beef — one that is dynamic, forward-thinking, climate positive and quintessentially Canadian. Formerly the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the brand refresh includes a new CCA logo created with…
Chef Johnny Bridge of the University of British Columbia marries top Canadian beef with a fresh root vegetable to create a flavourful visual treat. By Owen Roberts in Cooking by Degrees With his beet and beef mashup, Johnny Bridge, residence chef at the University of British Columbia, may have created the burger world’s answer to the…
The Alberta fed cattle market tone was softer with lackluster trade interest reported during the four days prior to the July 1st holiday. Most trade was reported steady, with the lower end of the week prior at $292/cwt delivered. One packer was offering a +$2/cwt premium for 70% AAA grades. Weighted average steer price eased…
Welcome to another edition of The Bovine! On this episode, you’ll hear Karin Schmid, Beef Production and Extension Lead, ABP, takeover the host seat as she tours The Farm – Rocky View Schools’ new on-farm learning initiative. Karin speaks with teacher Matt Chomistek and grade 10 students enrolled in the program. More information is available…
Health Canada has announced the finalized Front-of-Package (FOP) regulations, as part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy, with an exemption for ground beef. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) would like to acknowledge those who spoke up in support of our industry, to bring attention to the lack of consistency in the initial proposed regulations….
Read Part One ‘In the genetics: Family is key in the Bolduc succession plan in the January Issue of ABP Magazine. Sitting down at the table and hashing out a succession plan is not easy. It is also never done in one sitting. Instead, it is an ongoing conversation that should span a lifetime, or…
Farming in Alberta can be unpredictable, but Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is committed to providing solutions to help Alberta’s producers do what they do best – build, grow and succeed. We offer a range of lending and risk management options. Lending AFSC offers a dependable source of financing for Alberta farmers and agribusinesses through our…
Heading for a warmer spot during the Alberta winter cold is what many make a regular journey. But Scott Guenthner chose to skip his usual winter hot spots this year, to stay at home on the ranch near Provost instead. Why? Because the two-time Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion decided it was time. He’s travelled the…
Chef Andrew Bilyk adds healthy grains to his Heaven Can Wait Meatloaf, ensuring both his children and University of Guelph students get a nutritious meal. By Owen Roberts When it comes to getting his kids to eat well, University of Guelph executive sous chef Andrew Bilyk figures two out of three ain’t bad. Take his…
Last week, Canfax fed steer and heifer price closed around $175.25/cwt, $0.75/cwt higher than the previous week. Fed cattle prices are at the highest point since the spring of 2017. Last week dressed sales were reported from $289.50-292.50/cwt FOB the lot. Most of the cattle that traded last week were being scheduled for late July/early…
Ground meat is a nutritious food and saying it is high in saturated fat is misleading and harmful, groups say By James Snell Alberta cattle producers say they are feeling betrayed by the federal government after Health Canada recently announced a plan to add saturated fat warning labels to ground meat. “Labelling ground beef — an affordable, nutritious…
Researchers at the University of Calgary are looking at potential ways to manage the health of wood bison, with a focus on tuberculosis and brucellosis, and they need your help. Drs. David C. Hall and Kyle Plotsky, independent researchers employed by the University of Calgary, are working on a Parks Canada funded project to understand peoples’…