Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off

03/25/2026

Canadian Beef Check-Off dollars that beef cattle producers allocate to research fund a variety of studies — from keeping cattle healthy and improving pasture productivity to boosting feed efficiency and ensuring high quality beef. This post is part of an ongoing series that highlights recent research results.

Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off dollars that beef cattle producers allocate to research fund a variety of studies—from keeping cattle healthy and improving pasture productivity to boosting feed efficiency and ensuring high quality beef.

02/25/2026

Every dollar invested through the national beef check-off carries an expectation from producers: that it delivers measurable value back to the industry. That expectation is why we have made return-on-investment analysis a core accountability tool, revisiting the question of value on a regular cycle and using the results to inform future decisions.

Beef Check-Off delivers 33:1 return for producers. https://vist.ly/4su6h

01/28/2026

Discover how research funded by producers is driving real results across Canada’s beef industry from on-farm productivity to sustainability gains.

👉 Read more from Canadian Cattlemen: https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/commentcolumns/your-check-off-at-work-research-driving-results-in-canadas-beef-industry/

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas from the Board and Staff of the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency

Thank you for being part of a diverse and forward-looking industry. Your collaboration and commitment make our work possible, and we look forward to continuing that momentum in 2026.

Please note that the Agency will be closed for the holidays from December 24 at noon and will be back on January 5 for business as usual.

11/12/2025

Building demand for beef in Canada takes collaboration across the entire value chain, and the import levy plays a key role in that effort. Learn how Canada’s beef import levy helps strengthen demand, and keeps beef competitive at home on the plates of Canadians.

👉 Read more from Canadian Cattlemen: https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/livestock/building-demand-together-the-impact-of-canadas-beef-import-levy/

08/20/2025

Today we celebrate two very special people as they head into retirement: Mary Paziuk and Mike Guest.

Mary has been part of our Agency Board since 2019, and Mike has served on our Marketing Committee since 2019. Both have given their time, knowledge, and passion to support Canada’s beef industry, and we’re so grateful for everything they’ve done.

Thank you, Mary and Mike, for your dedication over the years. We will miss you both!

08/14/2025

🚨 AGM – August 19 🚨
Join the Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency’s virtual Annual General Meeting; it's open to all stakeholders.

📅 Aug 19, 10am MDT / 1pm ADT
💻 Online: join from anywhere
🔗 cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/agm

Don’t miss the latest updates on your national check-off dollars.

07/09/2025

📣 Heads up, beef producers and marketers — there’s a change coming to how check-off is collected in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Starting August 1, 2025, the check-off rate applied will be based on the seller’s province of residence, not the province where the sale takes place. That means the check-off will now follow the seller—bringing more fairness and consistency across provincial borders.

🧾 Example:
If a Saskatchewan producer sells cattle into Alberta, Saskatchewan’s rate will now apply. If an Alberta producer sells into Saskatchewan, Alberta's rate will apply.

This update helps ensure every province receives the right funds to invest back into their own producers and programs.

✅ Make sure your remittance systems are updated.
🗓️ Effective August 1
📞 Questions? Contact your provincial cattle association for more information.
🔗 Learn more: cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/2025change

06/30/2025

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨
The $2000 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship closes at 5PM sharp – don’t miss your shot! 🎓🐄

Remember: A short video is part of your application. Show us how you’re shaping the future of beef in Canada.

Apply now 👉 https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/scholarship

06/24/2025

🚨 IL RESTE UNE SEMAINE! 🚨
Les futurs leaders de l’agriculture — c’est le moment de sortir la caméra!

Soumettez votre candidature pour la bourse de 2 000 $ de l’Agence canadienne de vérification du bœuf d’ici le 30 juin… mais ne vous contentez pas de nous dire pourquoi vous la méritez — montrez-le dans une courte vidéo!

Que vous portiez une salopette ou un sarrau, on veut connaître vos idées pour transformer l’avenir du bœuf au Canada.

🎓 Date limite : 30 juin
📹 Vidéo obligatoire — tous les détails ici :
👉 https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/SCHOLARSHIP

06/24/2025

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! 🚨
Future ag leaders — this is your cue to roll the camera!

Apply for the $2000 Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Scholarship before June 30… but don’t just tell us why you deserve it — show us in a short video!

Whether you're in coveralls or a lab coat, we want to hear your plans to change the future of beef in Canada for good.

🎓 Deadline: June 30
📹 Video required — full details here:
👉 https://www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/SCHOLARSHIP

05/20/2025

👩‍🌾🧑‍🔬🎓Tag a student in the comments below who you think should apply for our $2,000 scholarship! There's still over a month to put together a winning entry. You can also tag your favourite youth agriculture organizations below to let them know they can share this too!

[Apply] www.cdnbeefcheckoff.ca/scholarship