CCA Updates 7/16

Calving webinar for young producers coming up on Feb 8, 2022

CCA

Jan 31, 20222 min read

Calving webinar for young producers coming up on Feb 8, 2022

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association's (CCA) Young Cattlemen's Council is pleased to present a "Calving Tales" webinar on February 8,...

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CCA

Jan 31, 20221 min read

CCA works with CP Rail and Government of Canada to address Alberta feed shortage

In January, beef producers in Southern Alberta faced a feed shortage due to rail disruptions. The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA)...

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CCA

Jan 17, 20221 min read

Canadian beef trade update

Following the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's confirmation of an atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) case in Canada on...

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Producer survey: Help improve cyber security in the Canadian ag sector

CCA

Jan 17, 20221 min read

Producer survey: Help improve cyber security in the Canadian ag sector

Farm operators are being asked to complete an online survey to help contribute to improving cyber security across Canada's agriculture...

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Apply to the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program today!

CCA

Jan 17, 20222 min read

Apply to the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Program today!

Take advantage of mentorship and career building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry through the Canadian Cattlemen’s...

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CCA President, Bob Lowe, elected as Vice President of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

CCA

Jan 17, 20221 min read

CCA President, Bob Lowe, elected as Vice President of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) President, Bob Lowe, has been elected to serve as Vice President of the Global Roundtable for...

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CCA

Jan 4, 20221 min read

Save the Date for the CCA AGM

Save the date for the Canadian Cattlemen's Association Annual General Meeting on March 23-25, 2022. We plan to host the event in-person...

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Last chance to contribute to beef sustainability survey!

CCA

Jan 4, 20221 min read

Last chance to contribute to beef sustainability survey!

We hope you have completed the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef's (CRSB) National Beef Sustainability Assessment survey already....

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Farm Management Survey coming in January 2022

CCA

Jan 4, 20221 min read

Farm Management Survey coming in January 2022

Photo courtesy of Canada Beef Beginning in January 2022, Statistics Canada will be contacting farm operators to complete the Farm...

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New guide to help producers take action on climate change and biodiversity

CCA

Jan 4, 20221 min read

New guide to help producers take action on climate change and biodiversity

A new guide is available to producers and landowners looking for technical information and resources on management practices about carbon...

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BCRC webinar: Setting records - Calving season data collection

CCA

Jan 4, 20221 min read

BCRC webinar: Setting records - Calving season data collection

Join the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) virtually on Wednesday, January 12 at 7:00 pm MT, where guest speakers Dr. Jennifer Pearson...

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Mark your calendars for the CRSB Semi-Annual Meeting

CCA

Jan 4, 20221 min read

Mark your calendars for the CRSB Semi-Annual Meeting

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is pleased to be planning its Semi-Annual Meeting in Ottawa on March 22, 2022. The...

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Government of Canada releases Fall Economic Update and mandate letters

CCA

Dec 20, 20212 min read

Government of Canada releases Fall Economic Update and mandate letters

Specific to Canada’s beef farmers and ranchers, the Fall Economic Update, announced on December 14, 2021, included references to weather...

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CYL Program hosts virtual mentorship workshop for participants and their industry leading mentors

CCA

Dec 20, 20212 min read

CYL Program hosts virtual mentorship workshop for participants and their industry leading mentors

(L-R) Guest speaker, Kim McConnell, and Alltech Beef Account Manager, Vicky Horn, at the CYL virtual mentorship workshop. On December 15,...

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Fill out the National Beef Sustainability Assessment survey!

CCA

Dec 20, 20211 min read

Fill out the National Beef Sustainability Assessment survey!

The National Beef Sustainability Assessment has been critically instrumental in the beef industry’s communication and policy efforts with...

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Loblaw expands commitment to sustainable beef sourcing

CCA

Dec 20, 20212 min read

Loblaw expands commitment to sustainable beef sourcing

Photo courtesy of Canada Beef Company tripling initial purchase to three million pounds by 2023 On December 16, 2021, Loblaw Companies...

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Additional progress in Canada-UK free trade negotiations

CCA

Dec 20, 20211 min read

Additional progress in Canada-UK free trade negotiations

On December 13, 2021, the Federal Minister of International Trade, the Hon. Mary Ng, tabled official Notice of Intent to enter into...

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CCA Directors fly in to Ottawa and premier Guardians of the Grasslands

CCA

Dec 20, 20211 min read

CCA Directors fly in to Ottawa and premier Guardians of the Grasslands

In early December, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) held an in-person Directors' meeting in Ottawa. While in Canada's capital,...

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AgriRecovery Herd Management Program announced for Manitoba producers

CCA

Dec 6, 20211 min read

AgriRecovery Herd Management Program announced for Manitoba producers

On November 30, 2021, the federal and Manitoba governments announced a Herd Management Drought Assistance program under the AgriRecovery...

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CCA

Dec 6, 20211 min read

Minister Ng tables trade negotiation documents related to ASEAN and Indonesia

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) is pleased to see that on November 24, 2021, the Minister of International Trade, Mary Ng,...

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