Alberta rancher and industry leader Cherie Copithorne-Barnes has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws (Hon. LLD) from the University of Calgary, recognizing her leadership in ranching sustainability and community collaboration. As CEO of CL Ranches Ltd., a fourth-generation and 138-year-old family operation, Copithorne-Barnes has balanced tradition with innovation — from pioneering stewardship standards to…

The Olds Fall Classic once again brought together the best of Western Canada’s purebred cattle sector for a weekend of top-tier competition and community spirit.  Hosted at the Olds Regional Exhibition Megadome, the long-running event celebrates excellence across the purebred community—highlighting the work of breeders driving genetic improvement and run by dedicated volunteers. The annual…

The Canadian Junior Limousin Association (CJLA) has announced the winners of its second Herd Building Incentive Program, created to support young cattle producers in expanding their involvement with the Limousin breed. This year, Alberta’s own Kira Axley of Czar area earned first place in the alumni category, receiving a $1,000 live animal voucher. The program…

Cargill has released its first-ever State of Steak – Foodservice Edition report, a comprehensive look at how consumer expectations for steak are evolving across the foodservice landscape. For beef producers, the report provides insights into the critical role their product plays in driving demand at restaurants and other foodservice channels. When foodservice professionals take the time and…

Managing replacement heifers is always a challenge — but today’s record-high cattle prices make the decision even more complicated. Cow-calf producers are weighing whether to retain calves for herd development or capture a premium by selling them. Either way, opportunity costs play a major role. Rather than offering advice one way or the other, the…

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has launched a research project to test a new RFID movement scanner aimed at making cattle movement reporting faster and easier for producers. The initiative comes as proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations are expected to make livestock movement reporting mandatory. Once the amendments…