AgriStability

Spring is always one of the best times of year in this business. Calving is underway, seed is going into the ground, and there’s a sense of momentum heading into the grazing season. This year, that momentum also includes a few policy wins worth noting. Strychnine is back in 2026! After its approval was pulled…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraged to see further details following the 2025 announcement that some pasture costs will be included as an allowable expense beginning with the 2026 AgriStability program year. This change will help make AgriStability more responsive for cattle producers, particularly those who rely on rented pastureland, and better reflect the real…

It’s been a busy fall across the province, and like many of you, we’ve been taking things day by day. While we’ve managed to push forward several strategic initiatives, we’ve also had to dive into the weeds as new issues popped up, such is the nature of working on behalf of producers at ABP. One…

The Government of Canada released its 2025 federal budget on November 4, outlining several new commitments and program adjustments affecting the agriculture sector, including beef producers. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is reviewing the proposed budget and will be monitoring the vote in Parliament on November 17. Here’s a rundown of the key developments:   Funding programs Budget 2025 proposes…

The cattle market is strong right now, and that’s a relief to a lot of cattle producers. But why don’t we have new producers flocking to the industry? A major barrier is the lack of effective agri-insurance. Cattle producers have managed through drought in the last five years, and that’s something current insurance options don’t…