Podcast appearances and mentions of alberta beef producers

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Ranulf Glanville, of Grainfox, to discuss the commodity markets and what China will do, as well as Brad Dubeau, general manager of the Alberta Beef Producers, to discuss the Alberta Wildfires. Don’t miss the top ag news stories... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Ranulf Glanville, of Grainfox, to discuss the commodity markets and what China will do, as well as Brad Dubeau, general manager of the Alberta Beef Producers, to discuss the Alberta Wildfires. Don’t miss the top ag news stories... Read More

The Alberta Beef Industry Conference (ABIC) is set for February 22-23, 2023, at Banff, Alta., and this year the group made a call out on social media for a special guest to attend. ABIC is one of Canada's largest beef convention and tradeshows, hosted by five beef industry organizations in the province: Alberta Beef Producers,... Read More

In this episode, we chat with Melanie Wowk, chair of the board at the Alberta Beef Producers, about Government Lobbying, the Beef cattle checkoff, and how to get involved with ABP.   For more information about the Alberta Beef Producers, check out their new website at https://abpdaily.com/   Find PCBFA at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/   Our intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw at https://www.audionautix.com/  

On today's show, are there ways to make a trip to the ER easier? We ask Dr. Shazma Mithani, an emergency room physician in Edmonton. Plus, despite the rising cost of beef, producers are still in a tough spot. We find out what's going on in the Canadian beef world from Dr. Melanie Wowk, the chair of the Alberta Beef Producers. And we chat with Darrel Sopel, with the Edmonton District Beekeepers Association who was called into remove 15,000 bees that swarmed a downtown Edmonton signal light.

Dr. Melanie Wowk, Chair, Alberta Beef Producers 

In today's episode, we're chatting with Assar Grinde, the Beef Producer representative with Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group. We'll discuss how ag plastic gets recycled, new initiatives to recycle silage plastic and the potential for edible netwrap! This episode was recorded in April of 2022 so for an updated list of recycling sites and projects, visit the sites below! For more info on the APRG, check out their website here; https://www.aprg.ca/ For more info on Clean Farms and the work that they do, visit their website; https://cleanfarms.ca/alberta-ag-plastic-recycle-it-program/ Thanks also to Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Milk, and Alberta Cattle Feeders for their support on these projects!

On today's show, Alberta ranchers are worried about new labels Health Canada wants to bring in for ground beef. We chat with Dr. Melanie Wowk, chair of the Alberta Beef Producers. Plus, we chat with Tawfiq Rangwala, author of "What WE Lost: The Attack on Canada's Largest Children's Charity" about his new book and what he says isn't widely known about the WE Charity scandal. Also, we find out why the markets are in trouble from Kevin Mullane, a senior wealth advisor at National Bank Financial. And we chat with Tiffany Lizee, Global Calgary's chief meteorologist about the significant amount of rain expected for southern Alberta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jason Hale, Vice Chair of the Alberta Beef Producers, ranches in Southern AB near Bassano.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther speaks with Melanie Wowk, newly re-elected chair of Alberta Beef Producers, about drought-related difficulties producers faced in 2021 and her first year at the helm; Cattlemen's Young Leaders alumni Kaylee Chizawsky talks about barriers for young producers entering the cattle business and the importance of mentorship; Karin Schmid, beef production and extension lead with Alberta Beef Producers, shares forage tips and how producers should approach their pasture resources in 2022 after last year's drought. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.

Canadian Cattlemen editor Lisa Guenther speaks with Melanie Wowk, newly re-elected chair of Alberta Beef Producers, about drought-related difficulties producers faced in 2021 and her first year at the helm; Cattlemen's Young Leaders alumni Kaylee Chizawsky talks about barriers for young producers entering the cattle business and the importance of mentorship; Karin Schmid, beef production and extension lead with Alberta Beef Producers, shares forage tips and how producers should approach their pasture resources in 2022 after last year's drought. Hosted by Gord Gilmour.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Monday, August 16th. We begin with a look at the dire situation Alberta's agriculture producers are facing this year due to the devastating dry weather we've been experiencing. We catch up with Jason Hale – Vice Chair of “Alberta Beef Producers” for an update – and get his thoughts on if government financial support will be enough to get producers through this rough ride. Next – we get the latest on the continuing saga surrounding coal mining operations in Southern Alberta's Eastern Slopes. We speak with High River Mayor – Craig Snodgrass about a major report he and his council filed last week to the public consultation committee – on coal policy. It's great news for ‘star gazers' in Waterton and Glacier National Parks as the region has received official certification as an “International Dark Sky Park”. We find out what the designation means and how it will benefit tourism in the area. And finally – This week on “Motivational Monday", we hear the story of a Calgary entrepreneur who's life was changed by fitness – who now uses her motivation to help others make healthy changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Melanie Wowk, chair of Alberta Beef Producers, she's also a veterinarian and rancher from Beauvallon, Alberta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show,Conservative leaderErin O'Toole is being accused of handing out taxpayer-funded contracts to supporters and party insiders. We chat with Global News chief political correspondent David Akin. Plus, the government is coming through with support for farmers and producers during this rough start to the summer season. We talk with the chair of the Alberta Beef Producers. And, doCanada's building codes need to be updated to include hurricane straps because of the amount of tornadoesour country sees? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Tuesday, July 13. It's been a very hot an dry summer and it's having an impact it is having on grain farmers and livestock producers. Brad Dubeau, is the  GM of the “Alberta Beef Producers,” and he says the heat means challenging times for cattle producers. Some new camping spots are opening soon in Kananaskis Country. But unless you're walking or riding a bike, they're not for you! We get details on these unique new sites from a K-Country Advocate. If you're looking to keep the family entertained this summer, there's a new "hot spot" to go in Alberta's badlands. Dustin Edwards, a Cowboy turned entrepreneur has opened “Barney's Adventure Park," the newest attraction now open in Drumheller.   What are the hottest food trends in the city? You can find out in the latest edition of  “Savour Calgary Magazine”. Editor Camie Leard, says the biggest new food trend in the city are mouthwatering fried chicken sandwiches! And if you're looking to “UP” your BBQ game this summer, The Gadget Guy, Mike Yawney has the latest “tech trends” to help take your barbecue skills to the next level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 156 of Canada's Longest Running BBQ Podcast! Original Air Date: June 23, 2021 The Eat More Barbecue Podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown, Community Supported. This episode of the Eat More Barbecue podcast is brought to you by: Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your internet, electricity, and natural gas from. If you switch providers, nothing changes about the delivery of these utilities to your home or business. If you have an existing contract, you're going to want to find out the terms before leaving. If you don't, then it's even easier to sign up for Park Power. You as the consumer have the choice of who you pay your bills to, why not choose your friendly, local utilities provider. Learn more at www.parkpower.ca And ATB Financial At ATB, we make banking work for you. With expert and practical advice in everyday banking, and investment planning expertise and management services with ATB Wealth, you can be confident that you're making smart choices when it comes to your money. We have a history of doing what's right for our clients, especially when times are tough—because ATB was Built to help Albertans. For more information visit www.ATB.com Melanie Wowk is the chair of Alberta Beef Producers and is also my guest this week. I enjoyed talking to her and learning more about the organization and what it does to market Alberta Beef to the world and to advocate for producers. Find more about the work of Alberta Beef Producers online at www.albertabeef.org, on Instagram @alberta.beef, @albertabeef on Twitter and Alberta Beef Producers on Facebook. Check out www.abpdaily.com for industry news and the ABP Daily app. All music on The Eat More Barbecue podcast has been graciously provided by Alan Horabin. Search Alan Horabin on YouTube to check out his new music. Eat More Barbecue can be found online at www.eatmorebarbecue.ca & www.albertabbqtail.ca and my email is eatmorebarbecue@gmail.com Social media links: Facebook & Instagram at eat_more_barbecue Twitter @eatmorebarbecue Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate and review. This podcast is a production of Eat More Barbecue Digital Media.

In this episode we talk to Kelly Smith-Fraser, who is a cattle rancher from central Alberta. Kelly walks us through what goes into raising cattle year-round, her passion for her lifestyle and career, and what goes into producing the beef that we enjoy.  Kelly is also the Chair of the Alberta Beef Producers.

Rich Smith of Alberta Beef Producers speaks to several topics, among them, the current plebiscite on checkoff fees paid by producers.

Charlie Christie, chair of the Alberta Beef Producers, on an upcoming vote on the checkoff system.

How is Alberta's cattle industry getting through this dry spell we're in the middle of?  Charlie Christie with Alberta Beef Producers joins Angela for an update.

Kelly Fraser, vice-chair of the Alberta Beef Producers, on a number of topics related to the livestock industry.

Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers, speaks about industry news coming out of the Calgary Stampede.

Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers, has some thoughts on a number of topics.

Rich Smith, executive director of the Alberta Beef Producers, speaks of the state of the industry this spring.

Rich Smith of Alberta Beef Producers speaks about the national conference this week in Ottawa.

There was no growth in 2017 in terms of herd size on the cattle front in Alberta in 2017. The Executive Director of the Alberta Beef Producers, Rich Smith, explains why and why they are optimistic moving forward here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Another rough year for some farmers deal with adverse weather. The Executive Director of the Alberta Beef Producers looks back on the year here on Rural Roots Canada, where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Weather, a Bovine Tuberculosis outbreak and a drop in prices are the biggest challenges cattle producers in Alberta faced this year. We talk to the Executive Director of the Alberta Beef Producers about how ranchers were able to roll with the punches thrown their way this year here on Rural Roots Canada, Where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.