Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention a Success

Will Jordan General

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention will wrap up in Columbus, Ga. on Friday, March 15. Throughout the convention attendees had the opportunity network with fellow producers, gather information about best practices for their operation and enjoy exceptional activities. As Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association members participated in various contests, adult members learned in the Forage Conference. A 20,000 square foot trade …

May Beef Month

Beef Checkoff to be Highlighted during GCA Convention

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA), Marketing

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Annual Convention will be held March 8-10 in Columbus. And during this year’s event, a session will be held to highlight the Beef Checkoff. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says the session is designed to answer questions producers have about the checkoff. To learn more, contact the GBB office in Macon at …

Cattlemen’s Beef Board

Cattlemen’s Beef Board Releases 2021 Annual Report

Dan Cattle

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Tuesday released its 2021 Annual Report. The 2021 report includes information about projects and results within each of the organization’s program areas, including promotion, foreign marketing, consumer information, industry information, research, and producer communications. The report also contains a financial statement of assets, liabilities and net assets from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2021. CBB …

alabama

Alabama Making Plans for 2022 Beef Checkoff Programs

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle

October Beef Month continues across Alabama, as various promotions have been taking place. But next week, plans will be discussed for promotions that will take place next year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says a task force will meet next week to discuss those plans. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery.

Beef Checkoff

USDA Extends Beef Checkoff Petition Drive Deadline

Dan Beef, Cattle

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week granted an extension to organizers of the National Beef Checkoff Petition Drive until October 3, 2021. The extension grants extra time for organizers to collect the necessary signatures on the petition calling for a producer vote of the National Beef Checkoff Program. The South Dakota Livestock Auction Markets Association and Kansas-based Stratford Angus organized …

masters

Masters of Beef Advocacy Program Updates Training Modules

Dan Beef, Cattle, Education

The Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program recently announced they have updated their training modules. The updates, called MBA NextGen, make it easier for a new generation of farmers and ranchers to share their stories and advocate for the beef industry. Manager of Communications for the MBA program, Paul Dybedahl, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman this program is open to anyone. …

holidays

Beef Up the Holidays

Dan Beef, Cattle

The Beef Checkoff invites consumers to Beef Up the Holidays if friends and family are visiting in person or virtually. You can make beef the center of your holiday celebration this year. The 2020 holiday season may be different, but you can still enjoy beef on the dinner table. Make your meals something to look forward to with various holiday meal tips …