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A young man grocery shopping in Montreal, Que. A recent Canadian Cattle Association survey found a quarter of gen Z participants wanted to eat more meat, but perceptions around environment and cost were perceived issues for some.

Recent survey reveals uncertainty in public attitudes toward beef

The Canadian Cattle Association says a lack of public knowledge about farming underscores the need for farmers and ranchers to speak up

By Becky Zimmer May 10, 2024

Social media, news articles and conversations around the dinner table don’t always have a positive story to tell about Canadian beef, but that may be rooted in uncertainty more than negativity. While people from every generation are questioning beef’s roles in diets, markets and the environment, recent public perception research done by the Canadian Cattle […] Read more

The view from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in southern Alberta. The CCA is teaming up with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Nature Conservancy of Canada to protect Canada’s remaining native grasslands.

News, News Roundup

Push to protect native grasslands picks up steam

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan May 1, 2024

[UPDATED: May 2, 2024] The drive to protect native grasslands on the Canadian Prairies is gaining momentum. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Nature Conservancy of Canada, is working to create the Grasslands Conservation Initiative. Canadian Cattle Association president Nathan Phinney says they have seen too much native […] Read more

File photo of cattle being rounded up at a southern Alberta ranch. (Design Pics/Getty Images)

General, Livestock

Beef stakeholders invited to weigh in on code of practice

Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle to be updated

By Alexis Kienlen, GFM Network News April 11, 2024

The Canadian Cattle Association has initiated an update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle.

Parliament Hill, in Ottawa – Ontario, Canada. Photo: Ulysse Pixel

General

Producers welcome change to cash advance program

After much lobbying, federal government increases interest-free portion of program to $250,000

By Karen Briere, GFM Network News March 25, 2024

The interest-free portion of the federal Advance Payments Program will be $250,000 this year, much to farmers’ relief. The amount had been set to drop back to $100,000 at the end of this month after sitting at $350,000 for 2023.

CCA reports, News

Keeping cattle on the land and beef on the plate

From the March 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney March 22, 2024

We are well into the first quarter of 2024 and we have made much progress on many fronts with our advocacy and communications work on behalf of Canadian beef producers. In January, our board met for its quarterly discussion in Calgary to prioritize current advocacy files and other important issues. Key takeaways included the need […] Read more

File photo of cattle on pasture northeast of Calgary. (James_Gabbert/iStock/Getty Images)

CCA reports

CCA leans into relationships, at home and abroad

By Nathan Phinney February 15, 2024

The success of our work can often be attributed to our focus on relationships. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) puts significant effort into investing and building relationships within our industry, the broader agricultural community and with policymakers and influencers here at home and on the world stage, to help advance the priorities of Canadian cattle […] Read more

CCA reports, News

CCA pushes for fair deals in trade

From the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney January 18, 2024

Another year is upon us. Ringing in a new year brings renewed optimism and a blank slate as we work to accomplish our goals for the year. It’s been a challenging couple of years with successive years of adverse weather and recovering from the impacts of the pandemic and yet I remain optimistic for the […] Read more

CCA reports, News

CCA reports: CCA keeps trade on the front burner

From the May 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Nathan Phinney May 15, 2023

Spring is finally here and the busy season on our farms and ranches is upon us — whether it’s calving or getting crops into the ground. There’s something about spring that brings a sense of optimism and the feeling of a fresh start. While you are busy tending to spring preparations, the board and staff […] Read more

Working with cattle is Phinney’s preferred job on his New Brunswick farm.

Features

New CCA president has national view from Maritime farm

Nathan Phinney, the first CCA president from the East, is keen on connecting beef producers from one coast to the other

By Melissa Jeffers-Bezan May 2, 2023

Early in the morning, just as the sun peeks over the horizon, Nathan Phinney is already working on his farm near Moncton, New Brunswick. He spends his morning working cattle, his preferred job on the farm. Through and through, Phinney is a cattleman. “I’ve been farming since I was able to walk,” he says. But […] Read more

CCA reports, News

CCA reports: Honouring Reg Schellenberg’s legacy

From the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen: Also, Indo-Pacific Strategy good news for Canadian beef sector

By Nathan Phinney January 20, 2023

Last year ended on a very difficult note. The Canadian cattle community lost a tremendous leader, mentor and friend, with the sudden passing of Reg Schellenberg, president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). Reg’s leadership and passion for our industry will be missed around the board table and at industry meetings and events. He cared […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

Daily Network News

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

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Recent survey reveals uncertainty in public attitudes toward beef

Push to protect native grasslands picks up steam

Beef stakeholders invited to weigh in on code of practice

Producers welcome change to cash advance program

Keeping cattle on the land and beef on the plate

CCA leans into relationships, at home and abroad

CCA pushes for fair deals in trade

CCA reports: CCA keeps trade on the front burner

New CCA president has national view from Maritime farm

CCA reports: Honouring Reg Schellenberg’s legacy

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