CCA has created a platform document outlining priorities of Canadian beef producers. We encourage beef producers to refer to this document and to reach out to your provincial association when meeting with your local candidates and ask them how they're going to help our industry should they get elected.If we want to grow our herd, supply the growing demand for protein around the world while keeping costs down for Canadians and ensuring global food security, we need to ensure government policies,

The CCA 2024 Annual Report was released at the AGM on Thursday, March 20. The 2024 Annual Report has a different look with more images and smaller blocks of text. It is our hope that the information in the report will be easier to absorb as it will be more engaging and easier to find information. To reduce the amount of waste and in keeping with CCA's efforts to be good stewards of our resources, the annual report has not been printed this year. We have posted a compressed PDF in English and Fre

The CRSB works collaboratively with its members and partners to support the efforts of farmers and ranchers and the investment they have made to advancing sustainability. Together with its customers, Cargill is sponsoring another year of the Certification Recognition Credit for CRSB Certified operations and some exciting broader investments to benefit beef producers.This year’s Certification Recognition Credit will be provided for another year to “fill the gap” for Canadian beef producers who ha

Plan focuses in key areas for the sustainability of industry investmentsThe Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Canada’s Beef Import Levy is estimated to bring in approximately $17,415,373 in gross revenue.Moving into the 2025/26 fiscal year, eight of nine provinces are collecting a $2.50 national check-off, with Ontario and the Import Levy collecting $1 per head or equivalent. It should be noted that Ontario has passed a resolution to increase their check-off to $2.50 and will be working towards

Canadian farms are at a crossroads – are they prepared to deal with the cyber threats of today and tomorrow?Cyber threats are no longer distant possibilities, they are here, evolving, and targeting the agriculture sector. To better understand the current state of cyber security in Canada’s agriculture sector, MNP partnered with RealAgristudies, a trusted leader in agriculture research.The MNP Cyber Security on the Farm report covers: • The cyber threats impacting the Canadian agriculture industr

When presented with the opportunity to create social media content highlighting the dedication and support of Platinum Partner McDonald’s Canada to the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, Cassie Marchand, a 2024 Canadian CYL participant, was excited to step outside her comfort zone. Although she was used to producing personal social media content, the chance to work with a major corporation was a new challenge.Cassie began the process by meeting with the McDonald’s Canada team to gain i

It is no surprise that Canada’s beef industry continues to focus on the engagement of young entrants into the beef industry, whether that be grassroots producers, future leaders of our national and provincial organizations, or industry partners along the value chain.The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency (the Agency) continues to diversify its youth strategy with the renewal of the annual scholarship, aimed at students who intend to make an impact in Canada’s beef industry.The scholarship is open no

This article written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science Director, originally appeared in the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted on BeefResearch.ca with permission of the publisher.Calves are born with a completely naïve immune system. Unlike other species, cows don’t pass on any immune protection to their offspring during pregnancy. That’s why it’s so critical for calves to consume at least two liters of high-quality colostrum soon after birth, to give them some pr

Register for Manage Your Farm Finances, a free online course series for Canadian agriculture producers.

Nuffield Canada will accept a new intake of scholar applications from April 1 through June 30 for the 2026 scholar cohort. Applications and more information can be found at www.nuffield.ca.Nuffield Canada is a registered charity, directed by volunteers, focused on developing scho

Tyler Fulton, new president of the Canadian Cattle Association, joined host Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio on Tuesday, April 1 and shared his outlook on the year ahead.Read more and watch the recording at www.realagriculture.com/2025/04/tackling-trade-tensions-price-risk-and-leadership-priorities-with-ccas-tyler-fulton

Congratulations to Past CCA Officer Jack Chaffe on receiving a King Charles III coronation medal!The Ontario Cattle Feeders’ Association Board Meeting in London this past week was the subject of celebration of one of it’s members - Jack Chaffe was presented with the King Charles III coronation medal on March 31.MPP for Perth-Wellington Matthew Rae presented the honour, “Jack continues to be an active community member and staunch proponent of beef farming in Ontario and Canada,” MPP Rae said. “Si