ABP Magazine

Proposals are received through the Agriculture Funding Consortium, undergo a scientific technical review, and then are evaluated by the producer representatives on the ABP research committee. Decisions are guided by the Five-Year Canadian Beef Research and Technology Transfer Strategy and consider scientific merit as well as benefits for the beef sector in the short, medium…

During the pandemic, we saw a drastic decrease in requests for education and in-classroom programming. While our ‘Beef in the Classroom’ materials are still current, we decided we needed a program that encompassed more than just ‘the beef,’ and engaged students in a more practical way. Over the past year, ABP has worked on restructuring…

This year’s Annual General Meeting was held in conjunction with the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, AB. Attendees heard updates from ABP staff; elected the 2024 Board of Directors, CCA and Beef Cattle Research (BCRC) representatives; saw discussion on resolutions; and had the privilege of hearing from the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ…

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine Published ByBrad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving Front Cover DesignZoe McMullen Writing Lynsay BeaversDianne FinstadRobin GaleyTaylor…

The 2024 summer grazing season has arrived, and with it a renewed optimism. Feeder prices are historically high, with weather playing a big role. Snow accumulation this past winter raised hopes of increasing sub-soil moisture levels for 2024. However, there have been multiple reportsof snow drought conditions, and dugouts that are only partially filled. DYK:…