Alberta Beef Producers

08/28/2026

How much is trade uncertainty affecting agriculture investment? 🇨🇦🇺🇸

Panelists at a recent CAPI and RealAgriculture webinar say uncertainty around future Canada-U.S. trade policy is influencing how producers and agribusinesses plan, invest and manage risk.

Read our story on ABP Daily: https://abpdaily.com/issues-insights-influence/trade-uncertainty-shaping-investment-decisions-industry-leaders-say/

08/28/2026

🏆 More than 20 years of research helping beef producers improve productivity and manage costs.

From winter grazing and forage management to water quality and heifer development, Dr. Bart Lardner’s work has had an impact across Canada’s beef industry — including research supported by Alberta Beef Producers.

Lardner has now been recognized with the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation.

Learn more on ABP Daily: https://abpdaily.com/news/saskatchewan-professor-honoured-for-beef-research-contributions/

Photo credit: Tia Schram / Seven D Media

08/28/2026

🇺🇸 U.S. cattle and farm organizations are raising concerns over a proposed 90-day increase in beef imports, warning it could affect cattle markets and producer investment decisions.

🐂 Four major agricultural and livestock groups are urging the Trump administration to work with industry on an approach that balances consumer affordability with long-term producer viability.

Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/5amyrx28

Photo by: Georgie Devlin/Pexels

08/27/2026

💧 Alberta producers facing excessive moisture this season now have until Oct. 1, 2026, to enrol in AgriStability.

Interim payment rates have also increased from 50% to 75% to help eligible farmers access support sooner.

Read more:

Alberta farmers dealing with excessive moisture this growing season will have more time to access support through the AgriStability program. The Alberta and federal governments have announced changes for the 2026 program year, including an extension of the enrolment deadline from April 30 to October...

08/27/2026

🚜 Harvest conditions look very different depending on where you're farming in Alberta.

The province's latest moisture update shows exceptionally wet conditions persisting in parts of east-central and northeastern Alberta, while some areas of the south, central and Peace regions remain below normal for seasonal precipitation. 🌧️

Read the full story on what the latest numbers mean for producers across the province: https://tinyurl.com/574warrv

08/26/2026

Today's the last day to submit comments on Regulations Amending the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (Unmet Slaughter Capacity).

Learn more and find the link at ABP Daily: https://abpdaily.com/news/deadlines-approaching-on-interprovincial-trade-and-enhanced-feed-ban-consultations/

08/20/2026

Alberta well represented at CBIC 2026

Alberta Beef Producers Executive members and Alberta's Canadian Cattle Association Representatives were pleased to meet with Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer and Deputy Minister Jason Hale in Winnipeg this week during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC).

08/20/2026

Thanks to Alberta Cattle Feeders' Association - ACFA and hosts Meunier Livestock and 1899 Beef for an excellent tour last week. We appreciated the opportunity to build connections, exchange ideas, and see firsthand some of the passion and innovation driving Alberta's cattle sector.

08/14/2026

Alberta Beef Producers is seeking nominations for delegate positions across the province. Delegates play an important role in representing producers in their region, facilitating two-way communication, and helping guide ABP's priorities.

🖱Learn more about the role and eligibility requirements: https://albertabeef.org/delegate-nominations-open/

📅 Nominations must be received by August 31, 2026.

08/13/2026

In 2013, Gerry and Cheryl Taillieu and family were recognized with Alberta Beef Producers' Environmental Stewardship Award for their stewardship and management of Tomahawk Ranch.

Today, Grant and Hali Taillieu continue that legacy with Taillieu Cattle Company, applying holistic management practices to support healthy grasslands, biodiversity, and water resources, while adapting to the realities of ranching.

As we recognize the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists , stories like the Taillieus' highlight the critical role ranchers play in maintaining healthy grasslands and supporting wildlife habitat.

Read more from author Kate Ayers via ABP Daily: https://lnkd.in/gk2eQY8U

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