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October 21, 2026
Checking in with ABP
The Bovine: Producer priorities, policy, and what’s ahead for ABP
After a year away on parental leave, Kara Mastel is back behind the microphone for The Bovine podcast. To kick off the new season, she sat down with Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) General Manager Brad Dubeau to talk about what he’s hearing from producers across the province and the issues generating the most discussion this…
October 7, 2026
Checking in with ABP
Alberta Beef Producers formalizes succession plan in preparation for a leadership transition
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has formalized its leadership succession plan with the addition of Shannon Sereda as Assistant General Manager, as it prepares for a leadership transition at the end of 2027. “We are excited to welcome Shannon Sereda to the ABP team,” says Doug Roxburgh, Chair of ABP, and member of the hiring committee….
September 11, 2026
News
Wildfire challenges prompt cross-border support for cattle producers
A partnership between Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) is connecting producers with feed, pasture, and livestock facilities when wildfire conditions create challenges for cattle operations. Through BCCA’s Access to Feed program, producers in British Columbia can connect with producers who have available resources, whether that means sourcing feed, finding pasture,…
August 12, 2025
Checking in with ABP
Alberta Beef Producers’ Notice of Withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
Updated: This post now includes a leadership perspective from ABP Chair Doug Roxburgh (recorded August 13, 2025), sharing insight into the Board’s decision via RealAgriculture. Also included are key factors behind the withdrawal (added August 13, 2025), offering deeper strategic context for Alberta producers. Following extensive deliberation and strategic review, the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP)…
December 11, 2024
Checking in with ABP
Annual Report | A message from the General Manager
Reflecting on the past year, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has achieved significant milestones, driven by invaluable feedback from our producers, and our agreement with Canadian Cattle Association, which has allowed additional investments in Alberta’s beef industry. In January and February we returned to offering our Producer Meetings over shared meals. For a modest $10, producers…
November 26, 2024
News
Trump announces potential for steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports
Late on November 25, President-Elect Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he intends to have American importers pay 25 per cent import tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico on his inauguration day. Officials from Canada and Mexico strongly oppose the tariffs, warning that such measures could lead to retaliatory actions and…
January 25, 2024
Business Tools
Livestock drought assistance expanding to new regions in Alberta
The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is expanding eligibility to 23 new regions and extending the application deadline. Livestock producers in eligible regions who altered their usual grazing practices due to drought conditions for more than 21 days this season can apply for financial support to cover losses incurred to manage and maintain female…
December 5, 2023
Business Tools
2023 Annual Report: Message from the General Manager
This message was originally posted in Alberta Beef Producers’ 2023 Annual Report. You can find the PDF of the report here. This year, ABP increased its investment in programs that support beef producers in Alberta. These programs centre around the commission’s priorities – government relations and policy; research and extension; marketing and communications; environmental stewardship; and…
July 19, 2023
Checking in with ABP
New year, new chair, new perspective
Stepping into a leadership role in any organization these days is no small challenge. Doing so in a business more than a century old, steeped in tradition and lifestyle, while facing modern challenges of economics and diverse views, could be extra daunting. But it is a role Brodie Haugan has thoughtfully taken on as the…
December 23, 2022
Checking in with ABP
All for the Beef — An update from ABP’s General Manager
Season’s Greetings It’s hard to believe another year has passed. 2022 has been a busy and challenging year, and from my perspective, I don’t see our industry nor global issues letting off the gas pedal any time soon. This holiday season, and as we come into the New Year at ABP, what we wish for…
December 14, 2022
Checking in with ABP
ABP speaks to Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Alberta Beef Producers joined the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry to witness Bill C-235 – Building a Green Prairie Economy Act on Wednesday. ABP Chair Dr. Melanie Wowk spoke to the committee Wednesday morning via Zoom. “Our hope for this legislation, and we believe for it to be truly effective at achieving a…
October 25, 2022
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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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Cattle Report
Updated: November 4, 2026
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Choice Steers
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Choice Heifers
Live: 218.00 (NE)
Rail: 340.00 (NE)
Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 249.27
Canadian Dollar
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-27 | 290 | 468 | -- |
| 22-Feb-27 | 290 | 460 | -- |
| 22-Mar-27 | 294 | 460 | -- |
| 19-Apr-27 | 300 | 456 | -- |
| 17-May-27 | 306 | 460 | -- |
| 14-Jun-27 | 310 | 462 | -- |
| 12-Jul-27 | 302 | -- | -- |
Last Updated on October 29, 2026
