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…

Virginia cattleman Gene Copenhaver has been elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), following the conclusion of CattleCon 2026, held Feb. 3–5 in Nashville. Copenhaver, who manages his family’s stocker operation in southwest Virginia, officially began his term at the close of the event, according to an NCBA release. His family has been…

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…

Alberta weighted average fed steers and heifers averaged on either side of $306.00/cwt, the highest point since early October. Dressed sales ranged from $515.00–517.00/cwt delivered. Cattle that traded were scheduled anywhere from immediate to the first half of March delivery. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers, and U.S. buying interest was also…