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June 2, 2022
Checking in with ABP
Checking in on government relations
Since I joined ABP in November 2020, there has been a constant flurry of activity tackling an unprecedented number of issues. I am grateful for the learning experience but more candidly, we all keep hoping and expecting things to return to normal. I work with politicians and other government staff to provide input on programs…
May 5, 2022
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AgriStability extends enrolment deadline to June 30
The Canadian government has extended the 2022 AgriStability enrolment deadline from April 30 to June 30, 2022, giving farmers more time to sign up for the program. According to the release, this step was agreed up by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments to help farmers manage the impact of challenges related to production loss,…
March 9, 2021
Checking in with ABP
ABP supports proposed changes to AgriStability
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) strongly encourages the Government of Alberta to accept the AgriStability changes proposed by Minister Bibeau. In November 2020, Minister Bibeau put forward recommendations that offered the federal portion of funding to remove the Reference Margin Limit (RML) and increase compensation rates from 70 to 80 percent. Over the last few months,…
February 25, 2021
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Enhancements to Livestock Price Insurance
As a result of industry feedback, producers will now have additional time to make policy purchases and claim settlements on all Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) programs. Going forward, purchase hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays are available from 2-11 p.m. MT. Settlement hours on Mondays are now offered from 2-11 p.m. MT. Producers can visit…