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Herd that: ABP puts out call for producers to count elk

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - March 31, 2026

A producer-led elk population survey is being conducted by Alberta Beef Producers.

Talkin’ about traceability: Alberta Beef Producers form new working group

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - March 19, 2026

Taking a closer look at traceability is the goal of a new working group formed by Alberta Beef Producers.

Talking about traceability: Alberta Beef Producers schedule town hall meeting for March 2

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - February 26, 2026

A town hall meeting is set for Monday, March 2nd for Alberta Beef Producers to discuss the important topic of traceability.

ABP AGM coming to Calgary in March

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - February 18, 2026

The main decision making forum for the year ahead is just around the corner for Alberta Beef Producers. Their annual general meeting is at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary on March 3rd.

Alberta Beef Producers annual general meeting set for March 3 in Calgary

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - February 5, 2026

Zone meetings for beef producers in the province kicked off last month with stops in places including Grande Prairie, Barrhed, Olds, and Cochrane.

ABP producer meeting at Olds College on January 27

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - January 7, 2026

Alberta Beef Producers are ringing in the new year with a little more cowbell.

Net farm income down, according to Stats Canada

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - December 4, 2025

New numbers from Statistics Canada show a tough year for Canadian farmers in 2024.

ABP hosting webinar on November 17, nomination deadline approaching for delegates

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - November 14, 2025

Alberta Beef Producers are holding a webinar next week in the wake of a case of bovine tuberculosis late last year that touched about 140 herds in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Olds College students in Europe checking out ‘new and innovative products’ at Agritechnica

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - November 10, 2025

Olds College of Agriculture and Technology has a contingent in Germany right now attending the world's leading trade fair for ag machinery.

Right time, right place, right location: Agri-Trade in Red Deer from November 5-7

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - November 3, 2025

Agri-Trade brings innovation, new technology and equipment, expertise, plus networking opportunities to Westerner Park this week.

Busy summer season winding down for ORE

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - September 17, 2025

Just a couple of Olds Farmers Markets are left as part of the Olds Regional Exhibition's summer season.

Ag Smart 2025 promising a look into the future of agriculture

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - July 25, 2025

An annual gathering of agriculture and technology is scheduled for next week, as Ag Smart 2025 runs from July 29th through 31st at Olds College.

Canfax launching monthly publication for cow/calf producers

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - July 3, 2025

ABP is encouraging cow/calf producers to reinvest in their operation during this time in the cattle cycle while they are seeing record high feeder prices.

Momentum grows to do it again: First-ever Americas Ag Forum wraps up at Olds College

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - June 17, 2025

Mirroring the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis this week was the first-ever Americas Agriculture and Food Security Forum at Olds College.

Olds College to welcome in the world for first-ever Americas Ag Forum

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - June 12, 2025

The world will be watching and listening when a global conversation regarding food security and the future of farming takes place this month in the Town of Olds.

Eagle Beef & Multi 4-H Club raises over 10K for Hope 4 MVC Kids

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - June 10, 2025

The MegaDome in Olds hosted the 63rd annual show and sale for the Eagle Beef & Multi 4-H Club on Thursday, June 5th.