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The Program Welcomes Young People Ages 18 to 35 from Across Canada, Involved in Various Aspects of the Beef Supply Chain. Through mentorship, networking, and travel, the Canadian CYL Program acts as an industry succession planning tool to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills and tools they need to continue to drive…

Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation says the province is raising concerns with Ottawa following the federal government’s decision to close the Lacombe Research and Development Centre. In a public statement shared this week, Minister RJ Sigurdson said the province has heard concerns from Albertans about the closure and emphasized the importance of farm-focused research…

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is hosting an online survey to gather producer feedback on the proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations, which are currently paused. Producers can complete the survey by clicking the CCA Producer Survey button below. The survey is based on the proposed regulations as they…

Supporting cross-border cattle industry connections  Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) hosted a meeting of state and provincial cattle groups in Nashville, TN on Monday, to coincide with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattle Industry Convention and Tradeshow (CattleCon).  The meeting brought together representatives from U.S. state cattle associations and Canadian provincial organizations, along with others from across the beef value chain, as an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships at…

Recently announced budget cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raise important questions about the impact to beef and forage work done in support of the industry. Media reports indicate AAFC facilities tied to beef and forage research are among those facing capacity reductions or even closures as part of cuts announced under the 2025 federal…