California Cattlemen's Association

06/03/2026

We are proud to have Katie Lacey representing CCA in the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Young Cattlemen's Conference (YCC) this year.

Over the past week, Katie has traveled across Colorado, Iowa/South Dakota, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., gaining a firsthand look at every segment of the beef supply chain while learning how grassroots advocacy helps shape policy affecting cattle producers nationwide.

The tour is wrapping up in our nation's capital with visits on Capitol Hill, followed by the YCC Cattle Political Action Committee (PAC) Auction. Katie has secured the donation of a RARE, LIMITED-EDITION 1000X Resistol 250th Anniversary of America 1776 hat (yes, the same style seen here worn by President Trump)! 🇺🇸

Proceeds from the auction help ensure cattle producers have a strong voice in Washington, D.C., and that elected officials understand the issues impacting our industry.

‼️ YOU can take home this one-of-a-kind hat while supporting cattle industry! Contact the CCA office at (916) 444-0845 by 2 p.m. California time on Thursday, June 4, and we'll connect you with Katie Lacey so you can place your bid and support the PAC.

Congratulations, Katie, on earning your YCC pin and becoming a YCC graduate! We're proud of the leadership and dedication you've shown while representing California's cattle industry.

06/03/2026

Make your reservations at the Atlantis today for our summer meeting! Our room block closes Friday, June 5.

This year’s Midyear Meeting will be at the Atlantis Casino Resort. Registration and our room block are open! We encourage you to maximize your membership by attending and being an active part of the CCA policy making process. Come discuss current cattle industry issues with fellow producers, as we...

06/02/2026

Not to be dramatic, but less than 2% of Americans are carrying a pretty important group project.

05/27/2026

Summer meeting is less than a month away now! Make your plans now to be part of the business and the fun. https://calcattlemen.org/event/2026-midyear-meeting/

05/26/2026

Our latest edition of ! Check it out at http://calcattlemen.org/magazine.

05/11/2026

Interested in the future of wolf-livestock compensation in California? Take this survey ⬇️
https://berkeley.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qemY1a3p1rv5BQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawRu63pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHdHl2QUtmY1BseWZZb1FGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkMKXZR6NGQS9bmsLG4vBB5eQF_Mh5Zqm8h9Gha6RaCUGj7HCvxHXDegJNzx_aem_A8UsDivDykhgC2Il7P87aQ

UC-Berkeley and UC Cooperative Extension are seeking input from livestock producers and interested parties who live in California on the future of wolf-livestock compensation.

https://berkeley.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qemY1a3p1rv5BQ

All survey responses are anonymous, and any data collected will be securely housed at UC and shared only in aggregate form with CDFW and the public. The survey can be accessed at the following link, takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, and will close on June 11th.

05/05/2026

The California Wolf Project is an initiative within the University of California Berkeley’s Wildlife Program. In our latest Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast episode, the leaders of the project and principal investigators Dr. Arthur Middleton and Dr. Justin Brashars explain how this project got started, the people behind it, and what the project is and isn’t focused on.

This is the first episode of two on The California Wolf Project. Part two, dropping on May 18, will sort through how the team is collecting research, who they’re collaborating with, what they’re seeing so far, what’s ahead, and how it all fits into the bigger picture. We’ll also discuss some of the very real challenges California ranchers are facing with wolves today.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s6-e9-sorting-through-the-california-wolf-project/id1583268871?i=1000766075596

Listen on other platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1837249/episodes/19106087

04/24/2026

Register now! Last chance to book in our room block is 4/28.

https://calcattlemen.org/2026/04/24/make-plans-for-feeder-meeting-may-20-21/

04/20/2026

On this episode of Sorting Pen, we’re joined by Dr. John Madigan, best known for developing the Madigan Squeeze Procedure.

In this conversation, Dr. Madigan walks us through this simple yet groundbreaking technique used to treat neonatal maladjustment syndrome (often called “dummy foal syndrome”), and how it’s now being applied to calves as well. We cover why it works, how it can be used on the ranch, the research behind it, and more.

If you heard Dr. Madigan speak at our Convention last December, this episode builds on that discussion. And if you didn’t, it’s a great introduction to a practical tool that’s making a real difference in the field.

https://calcattlemen.org/2026/04/20/sorting-through-the-madigan-squeeze-method-for-saving-newborn-calves/

04/16/2026

Modoc County producers, don't miss this!

📢Ag Pass Training coming up next week! Online or in person.