The AICA Long Range Committee, together with AICA staff, hosted a series of open-membership Zoom meetings to identify and refine the most pressing needs and strategic opportunities for the growth and advancement of the Charolais breed. Insights gathered through these sessions will guide resource allocation, inform staffing priorities, and shape new initiatives brought before the…

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Tune in to the latest Charolais USA Podcast for a full recap of the recent AICA Board Meeting — featuring insights from President Frank Ellis and Executive Vice President Brett Spader. Hear how your association is moving the breed forward and what’s next for Charolais genetics, marketing, and member programs. 🎧…

Job Description-Foundation and Youth Events Coordinator The American-International Charolais Association is seeking candidates for Foundation & Youth Events Coordinator based in Kansas City, Mo. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the beef industry, excellent communication skills and youth development interest in beef industry & leadership activities. Proven event planning experience is preferred.

Reimagining Ranching. Reclaiming Value. Restoring the Story. Why This Matters Today’s industrial beef industry strips away the identity of the rancher and the integrity of the product. At Charolais Craft Beef Cooperative, we believe it’s time for something different — a model where the ranchers regain power, consumers know the story behind their beef, and…

AICA becomes the first breed association to adopt AI tools for genetic selection, feeder calf value, and optimization of genetics through management.  The American-International Charolais Association (AICA) is partnering with Frontier’s Market and its advanced AI development team to tackle key challenges facing the beef industry—improving feed efficiency, enhancing red meat yield, increasing the accuracy…

Over the last 20 years, the Charolais breed has made vast improvements in marbling. In fact, breed average marbling EPDs have nearly tripled – climbing from 0.06 to 0.17, a remarkable 183% increase. This upward trend means Charolais-sired cattle are better positioned than ever to meet the market’s demand for high-quality beef. At the same time, the entire beef industry has seen a major…