I finally got frustrated and so thought I would try my hand at a letter to the editor.

ACFA/NCFA is monitoring the rail strike closely to ensure that government departments are aware of the critical need for cattle feed. Feedlots should stay prepared, and we will persist in advocating for the designation of rail transportation as an essential service.

Welcome reception at the 100th World Animal Health Organization (WOAH) World Organisation for Animal Health in Paris where there are 183 countries represented. National Cattle Feeders

In a World Organisation for Animal Health panel today a question was posed “what is something you thought would not happen but did?” The response - “that I would be on a panel of 7 veterinarians from around the world and only one panel member was a man” We have come a long way! National Cattle Feeders

Honoured to be part of the Canadian delegation for World Organisation for Animal Health The work of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) allowed positive changes to the FMD chapter! So it was great to be part of the group. National Cattle Feeders

Very cool tour for the National Cattle Feeders at the Vaccine Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO). Great facility for Canada.

Thank you to the amazing sponsors of the inaugural Cattle Feeder Cup! Your invaluable support helped make this year's tournament a success! #CattleFeeders #CattleFeederCup

Nothing like a great roast for Father’s Day. Yummm!

So extremely honoured to be able celebrate with Kim McConnell as he receives the inspiring business leader award. So very deserving! AB Cattle Feeders Association

It was an amazing day with wonderful hosts! Thanks Westway Farms Ltd and Alberta Beef for hosting. AB Cattle Feeders Association National Cattle Feeders

The marathon of Calgary Stampede is on and we had a great tour of Rimrock Cattle Feeders with Lawrence MacAulay and AAFC Canada AB Cattle Feeders Association National Cattle Feeders

Great to learn more about our incredible beef industry and enjoy some sunshine and cattle with cjnoble National Cattle Feeders AB Cattle Feeders Association

An informative meeting with US Ambassador Cohen to discuss rail strikes and the impact it will have on both the US and Canadian cattle feeders. Thanks for making time for National Cattle Feeders and AB Cattle Feeders Association cjnoble Will Lowe

Interesting panel with 3 senators- Senator Rob Black Senator Mary Robinson and Senator Pat Duncan at the Cfaafc meeting in Whitehorse, YK. Talking about the introduction of independent senators on policy development. It has broadened discussion. National Cattle Feeders AB Cattle Feeders Association

Last week I toured CANADA BEEF LATINOAMÉRICA w/ Randy Hoback CPC and had the opportunity to discuss Canada-US relations, beef’s most important trading partner. The way forward is uncertain but he is working to understand our issues. National Cattle Feeders AB Cattle Feeders Association Dennis Laycraft

Cattle feeders depend on the timely rail delivery of cattle feed to feed our national herd consisting of millions of animals. A rail strike would put that at risk. Tell the government to avoid a rail lockout and #StopTheStrike. Have your voice heard: stopthestrike.ca

Big thank you to all the retiring directors from the Canada Beef Check Off Agency, especially the Chair Jeff Smith for representing AB Cattle Feeders Association

Welcome to #CDNBeefConf in Saskatoon, SK! 🤠 We thank the partners, without whom this event would not be possible: Beef Cattle Research Council Canada Beef Canadian Beef Breeds Council Canadian Cattle Association National Cattle Feeders Use/follow the # for insights!

Listening to Dr. Kee Jim at @CNDBEEFconf talking about rise of beef on dairy Precipitated by a decreasing cattle herd and economics. He thinks it will peak at around 40% of the dairy herd. AB Cattle Feeders Association National Cattle Feeders

Great to see decisive action from the federal government with the implementation of binding arbitration and the extension of collective agreements to address the rail stoppage. #CattleFeeders #AbAg #CdnAg