Please save the date: the 2025 CCA semi-annual fall meeting will take place September 8-11 in Levis, Quebec. Details and registration information will be posted soon. There will also be an optional farm and regional tour.Don't Miss Out on the Tour!The meeting will include an optional tour on Monday, September 8. Details are being finalized but we anticipate visiting a research site, purebred and commercial cattle producer operations, and a diversified business tied to a cattle operation. Space o

The Canadian Cattle Association works with all elected officials and Parliamentarians, regardless of the political party that they represent, to address issues that concern Canada’s beef producers. Leading into the election period, we developed recommendations so that we can redu

CCA and the BCRC, Canfax and Public & Stakeholder Engagement divisions have been joined by summer interns who will assist in a wide variety of projects during the summer. The internships aim to help students learn about the beef industry, CCA, and about the variety of projects ea

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Babcock to Chief Government and International Affairs Officer, a new leadership role within the organization. Since first joining CCA, Babcock has a proven track record of advocacy successes including multiple campaigns, issues management and continuing to build our reputation as an effective stakeholder. Her efforts led to a consistent position on the Hill Times Top 100 Lobbyists list. As we continue to deepe

11th Annual Atlantic Forage Field Day will be held August 6 in Nappan, NSBeef Day at University of PEI will be held November 15

The federal, provincial, and territorial governments have decided to extend the AgriStability enrolment deadline for the 2025 program year from April 30 to July 31, 2025. The change was made in acknowledgement of and response to pressures and uncertainties facing the agricultural sector.AgriStability is a margin-based program designed to help producers manage large income declines. The deadline extension gives producers additional time to assess their needs and review the impact of challenges fa

Canada Beef Investment Plan for new fiscal yearCanada Beef’s Investment Plan for fiscal 2025–2026 (effective April 1) represents an upshift in strategies to maximize opportunities for Canadian beef and broaden consumer loyalty.The investment plan will see Canada Beef utilize tactics to elevate customer experience and connection with Canadian beef and partner with industry to grow mindshare in areas of mutual interest. Mindshare - a term that describes a strong brand identity that customers recog

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

The Canadian Beef Grading Agency (CBGA) would like your opinion. Complete a short survey to help them in their upcoming strategic planning session.  Your anonymous response will be aggregated and presented back to the CBGA Board of Directors as key information to consider as they set the direction of the Agency. Your participation in this short survey Industry/Producer Survey 2025 is appreciated. Please provide input before Saturday, May 10, 2025 to allow time to put all the feedback together.

The United States and Mexico reached an agreement on the handling of a damaging pest called New World screwworm, Reuters reported, citing US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday, after she threatened to limit cattle imports from south of the border.Screwworm can infest livestock, wildlife and in rare cases, people. Maggots from screwworm flies burrow into the skin of living animals, causing serious and often fatal damage.Rollins sent a letter to Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berde

Whether beef cattle producers retain females from within their own herd or purchase them, replacement heifers come at a cost and are an investment into the future herd. Selecting the right animals and proper management is necessary to meet on-farm goals and improve the longevity of heifers as future breeding cows.A recent analysis of 63 farms across Canada enrolled in the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network estimated the cost of raising replacement heifers in 2023 to be an average of $2

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Annual General Meeting is held each year, where the Agency reports on the administration and investment of check-off dollars for the year, and where appointed delegates conduct the business of the Agency including election of the Agency Board, resolution debate and more. The AGM is open to all Canadian beef industry stakeholders free of charge. The Agency’s scholarship is also awarded annually at this meeting.This year’s AGM will be held virtually on August 19,

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) will hold their AGM and Convention at Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre on June 8-June 10.Visit https://skstockgrowers.com/event/ssga-112th-agm-convention for the agenda, accommodation details, resolutions, nominations and more.

Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is offering CCA members a 20% registration discount code for their annual summit, July 20-24 in Bellevue, WA. Visit https://www.pnwer.org/2025-summit.html for information and to register.

FCCMake financial decisions with confidenceTrusting your gut is good - knowing your numbers is better. FCC and experienced advisors from BDO Canada have collaborated to present Manage Your Farm Finances, a free online course series designed for Canadian agricultural producers.For