Canada’s cattle producers tightening their belts as drought diminishes pastures
Cattle producers on the Prairies are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as an ongoing drought continues to diminish pastures. Continue reading
Alberta beef
Alberta beef producers concerned with recent U.S. trade tariffs
By Adam Brilz Radio anchor/reporter
The recent beef between Canada and the United States over trade could impact Alberta’s well-known meat industry. Continue reading
It’s Alberta beef only at Calgary Co-op stores
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Co-op announced that it will now sell exclusively Alberta beef in its Calgary stores starting this week. Continue reading
Alberta beef boycott would have been ‘banning our own product’: B.C. Cattlemen
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Here in British Columbia right now, we are not set up currently to feed and finish the number of cattle we produce to the end.” Continue reading
Danielle Smith: If you want to improve your health, eat more meat
If you were thinking of taking Environment Minister Shannon Phillips’ challenge to “eat less meat” this month, I’m happy to tell you that if you want to improve your health you should do the opposite: you should eat more. Continue reading
Rob Breakenridge: Minister’s apology for ‘eat less meat’ tweet misses the mark
It seemed to me – and to others – that it was a needless shot at Alberta’s beef, pork, and poultry industries. Continue reading
Alberta beef and pork producers hope new deal with China will pay big dividends
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
The increased access is expected to boost exports of pork products by $100 million over the next five years, and $125 million for beef producers over the same time frame. Continue reading
What’s at stake for southern Alberta in NAFTA talks?
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Experts say the biggest trade-exposed industry in this area is the agri-food sector, particularly the cattle and meat industries. Continue reading
Japan issues new tariff for Canadian beef; many producers already bogged down by Mother Nature
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
The amount of frozen Canadian beef headed to Japan is about to drop. Continue reading
Alberta’s agriculture minister travelling to Asia to seek new trade
Alberta Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier will spend two weeks in China and South Korea looking for trade opportunities in the two countries. Continue reading
