An Alberta-developed multi-tasking sensor technology is starting to create some buzz in the livestock world. Wandering Shepherd has generated interest in its wireless rumen bolus identification device close to home and as far away as Africa. In November, developers shared their pitch in the Ag Innovation Competition during Agri-Trade in Red Deer, where producers in…
Virginia cattleman Gene Copenhaver has been elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), following the conclusion of CattleCon 2026, held Feb. 3–5 in Nashville. Copenhaver, who manages his family’s stocker operation in southwest Virginia, officially began his term at the close of the event, according to an NCBA release. His family has been…
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…
Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation says the province is raising concerns with Ottawa following the federal government’s decision to close the Lacombe Research and Development Centre. In a public statement shared this week, Minister RJ Sigurdson said the province has heard concerns from Albertans about the closure and emphasized the importance of farm-focused research…
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…
Alberta weighted average fed steers and heifers averaged on either side of $306.00/cwt, the highest point since early October. Dressed sales ranged from $515.00–517.00/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to the first half of March delivery. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers, and U.S. buying interest was also…
The protection of species at risk in Alberta plays a larger role in the lives of landowners than one might think. The grasslands ecosystem is an essential part of Alberta’s culture, heritage, and economy, providing ranchers with sustainable livelihoods. But grasslands don’t function without every species working together. Each species plays a role in this…
Mentorship isn’t a buzzword in Canadian beef. It’s the backbone. From the moment I was paired with my mentor, Stacey Domolewski, it was evident that this wasn’t someone who would just offer advice, but would go the extra mile every step of the way. Our “quick” coffee visits quickly became hours chatting about cows, creativity,…
As Alberta Beef Producers continues to hold producer meetings across the province, strong turnout and thoughtful discussion are shaping the conversation. ABP Vice Chair Kent Holowath (left) leads the ABP Producer Meeting at Fort Macleod From policy concerns to day-to-day operational realities, producers are using these meetings to share what matters most. ABP Vice Chair…
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…
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…
Join Alberta Beef Producers at our Annual General Meeting to connect with delegates, staff, beef producers, and industry representatives. ABP is hosting its AGM in Calgary, AB. Please feel free to join in-person or online from the tractor, office, or wherever you may be on March 3, 2026. Agenda Elections: Eligible cattle producers can run…
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