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    Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce the Taylor family as the recipients of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award.

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September 18, 2024 News

Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council seeking new members

Editors note: After date of publishing, the closing date has been extended by one week from September 25, 2025 to October 2, 2024. The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Council) is inviting applications for three new members to join its team. The Council, established under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAPA), plays a crucial…

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August 29, 2024 News

Alberta launches feasibility study for new reservoir to combat drought

In a move to address the growing water demands and potential drought risks in central Alberta, the provincial government has announced a feasibility study for a new reservoir east of Red Deer. The initiative aims to bolster water storage capacity for communities, businesses, and agricultural operations in the region. The proposed reservoir on the Red…

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August 12, 2024 News

Celebrating Alberta’s Local Food Week

Alberta’s Local Food Week is set to take place from August 14-20, highlighting the contributions of local farmers, ranchers, and food processors. In a statement released on August 12, 2024, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, emphasized the importance of supporting local food producers during this week. “Alberta is known around the world…

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May 3, 2024 News

Alberta invests in irrigation infrastructure improvement

Alberta’s government has announced an investment of $19 million to revitalize the province’s irrigation infrastructure. The $19-million boost is a part of Budget 2024 and represents an increase of $5.5 million from the previous year. Producers and irrigation leaders have already identified priority areas for utilizing these funds effectively. Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation,…

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April 26, 2024 News

Alberta government commits funding to the Water Management Program

The Alberta government has announced an investment of $50 million over the next three years to the province’s Water Management Program. The move aims to enhance Alberta’s water management infrastructure, which is vital for irrigation, municipal, industrial, agricultural, and recreational use, as well as for fish and wildlife habitat, flood mitigation, and erosion protection. A…

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April 8, 2024 Innovation & Technology

Alberta government invests in University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre

The Government of Alberta is providing a $1.2-million grant over three years to the University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre for the Alberta Digitalization Agriculture Program. The Simpson Centre will conduct research to develop a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with the digitalization of agriculture as part of the program. This research will…

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March 26, 2024 Business Tools

Canadian Angus Association receives $3.8M to help producers make data-driven decisions

The Canadian Angus Association will receive $3.8M to increase Canadian cattle producers’ ability to make data-driven decisions based on genomics to economically benefit their commercial livestock operations. The investment will be used to develop a genetic selection tool to equip producers with breeding data to select the best replacement heifers to improve their herds. Using…

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March 25, 2024 Checking in with ABP

Field Crop Development Centre set to relaunch as Western Crop Innovations on April 1

Alberta is a global leader in agriculture research, which results in tangible benefits for farmers, like higher profits and a more abundant food supply at an affordable cost for consumers. To help further the development and continued innovation of agriculture research, the Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) has been relaunched as Western Crops Innovations (WCI),…

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February 21, 2024 News

Nominations open for the 2024 Alberta Ag Hall of Fame

The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame honours individuals who have advanced Alberta’s agriculture industries, food industries, and rural life. Albertans are encouraged to nominate an agricultural leader in their community. Every two years, up to three individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership while making a provincewide impact on their industries are inducted. RJ Sigurdson, Minister…

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January 2, 2024 Business Tools

Taking a look at insect forecast maps for 2024

The calendar flips to January, and suddenly it seems like spring isn’t all that far away. Especially when the winter is as mild as many parts of the Prairies have experienced so far. Looking ahead, it’s easy to wonder what is going to cause headaches for this year. Will it be a lack of rain,…

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August 21, 2023 Issues & Insights

Alberta government continues to emphasize need for Canada-Alberta drought response

The Honourable RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, is reaching out to Alberta’s livestock producers to share an update of his efforts to support those impacted by dry conditions. “Alberta livestock producers have faced significant challenges as a result of dry conditions,” he wrote online. “I am urgently pursuing a Canada-Alberta joint response to…

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October 25, 2022 Checking in with ABP

ABP Past Vice Chair appointed Deputy Minister

Alberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a…

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Featured

  • Apply for Rebates

    You could be approved for up to $2,500 or $5,000 on eligible expenses and equipment costs through the new Alberta VBP+ Incentive program! Check it out and start your application today!

    Learn More and Apply
  • Taylor Ranches receives 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award

    Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is proud to announce the Taylor family as the recipients of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award.

    Meet the Taylors

Cattle Report

Updated: 04/10/2024

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Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 238.71

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12-May-25 234 308 --
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Last Updated on September 27, 2024

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