Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program Deadline Open Until [Jan. 25th]

Jan 21, 2013

CYL Program Provides Mentorship Opportunity to Young Beef Enthusiasts

It’s a one of a kind program that seeks to foster leadership skills for those involved Canada’s beef cattle industry – the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders program (CYL). The program is accepting online applications for its mentorship opportunity for those between the ages of 18-35. Applications will be accepted up until Jan. 25, 2013.

The CYL offers two main streams of mentorship – a professional mentorship geared towards those who are enrolled in post-secondary education or those who have just started their careers. While the second stream - the leader mentorship is designed for beef producers who are interested in enhancing their leadership skills.

Semi-finalists will be selected to participate in a round-table discussion event, where the winners will be selected. Winners will be matched up with a mentor for one year, will be given a $2,000 budget to fund their participation in the program to attend a number of industry events and provide assistance to their professional development aspirations for the year.

One of the program’s main goals is to cultivate industry leaders for Canada’s beef sector.

More information about the program can be found at: http://www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com/program_description.html

Video: Winter Service Inspections for John Deere Equipment - The FarmCast Ep64

The FarmCast, host Troy Randall speaks with Doug Luedke, Vice President of Service, and Davin Peterson, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket at 21st Century Equipment, to discuss the importance of proactive service and how it helps farmers reduce downtime during their busiest seasons. The conversation focuses on the Winter Service Inspection Program, a comprehensive approach designed to keep equipment running at peak performance and limit costly in-season breakdowns through preventative maintenance and expert technician support.

Doug and Devin explain how 21st Century Equipment’s service teams have evolved to meet the needs of today’s connected machines. With more technology and data integrated into modern equipment, technicians now play a vital role in both mechanical repairs and precision ag support. Through advanced diagnostics, machine monitoring, and John Deere’s Expert Alerts, they can identify and address potential issues before they become major problems—saving customers valuable time, money, and frustration.

Throughout the discussion, the team shares real-world success stories demonstrating how proactive inspections and customer-focused service help maximize uptime and efficiency for every operation. Whether it’s a large tractor, combine, or small mower, the goal remains the same: to provide trusted, reliable support that helps farmers and landowners stay productive and confident in their equipment year-round.