Alberta Beef Producers (ABP)

There are only a few days remaining for producers to have their voices heard through public consultations on two proposed regulatory changes relevant to Canada’s beef industry.  One consultation focuses on interprovincial trade, including a proposal that would allow, under specific circumstances and for a limited time, provincially inspected meat to move across provincial borders. …

With Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) delegate nominations open across all five zones, current delegate Aydon Almberg is encouraging producers interested in the industry to consider getting involved. A fourth-generation rancher from the Czar area, Almberg works with his family at Lazy HE Ranch Ltd., a cow-calf, backgrounding, and feeding operation. Almberg has served on ABP’s…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) played a strong role at the 2026 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Edmonton, contributing to discussions on transportation, communications and industry collaboration while helping showcase Alberta Beef to delegates from across the region. The Annual Summit brings together government leaders, industry representatives and stakeholders from across the Pacific…

“Alberta has the best beef in the world. We have so much to be proud of here in Alberta.” The Calgary Stampede once again provided Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) with an opportunity to strengthen relationships and showcase Alberta’s beef industry while advancing conversations about trade, innovation, environmental stewardship and the future of cattle production. The…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) participated in a recent roundtable with Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, to discuss priorities for the next federal agricultural policy framework.  Held at NAIT in Edmonton, the roundtable brought together representatives from Alberta commodity organizations to provide input on the future direction of agricultural policy. Discussions focused on…

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting.  Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding to support the CCA from July 1 to August 31, 2026. During this period, ABP’s elected representatives to…

Alberta producers, 4-H clubs and agricultural organizations still have time to take part in the 2026 Great Twine Round-Up contest before the May 31 deadline. The province-wide initiative, led by the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) through the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle-It! pilot program, encourages producers to recycle used plastic baler twine while supporting Alberta’s agricultural…

ABP leadership and managers share key updates from 2025 and what producers can expect in 2026 What were some of ABP’s accomplishments this past year — and what matters most heading into 2026? Those were the questions behind Alberta Beef Producers’ year-end video update, which was shown as part of the proceedings at ABP’s Producer…