Cattle Industry Members Invited to 2021 Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot Virtual Event Feb. 23-24 (NCBA) – Brand new for 2021, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is hosting a two-day virtual event for cattlemen and women across the country to come together for industry news, updates, education and networking. The 2021 Cattle Industry Convention Winter Reboot, scheduled for Feb. …
2020 Southeastern Hay Contest Winners Announced
Amidst many challenges of 2020, with Covid-19, lockdowns and disruption of supply chains, our livestock still have to eat, and our farmers did not stop working. Good hay is key for many livestock operations in the Southeast, either as a main forage source in the winter, or to close the gap between the dormancy of warm season grasses and the …
Florida Beef Council Preparing for Race Day at Daytona
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) has been busy preparing for a big event coming to Daytona next month. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says they are excited about the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida go to the FBC website, floridabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
ACA Promoting Alabama Steak Championship
A big event is coming to Alabama as the Steak Championship will be held January 16th in Pelham. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, says it will be held at Oak Mountain State Park. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery, or go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
Georgia Beef Board Excited about NASCAR Race Promotion
The beef industry and NASCAR have teamed together for a big event in Daytona, Florida next month. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are excited to bring the beef message to NASCAR fans. For more information about Beef Checkoff programs in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815 or go to their website, georgiabeef.org. Sponsored …
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Purchases to Continue
(USDA/AMS) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. In total, USDA has distributed more than 132 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This new round of …
Looking at the COVID Relief Package for Cattle Producers
When Congress passed the COVID Relief Package last month, funding was earmarked for agriculture, including support for those left out of earlier assistance. While that does include livestock producers, how does it actually help those in the cattle industry? National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, explains what they know about the recently signed package. …
Young Cattle Producers Can Get More Out of 2021 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville
Students can interact, gain experience through internships (NCBA) — A fun, rewarding and engaging opportunity is available for college students wanting to attend the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 10-13, 2021. A team of interns – vital to the success of the largest annual meeting in the U.S. beef cattle industry – will …
Cotton Byproducts Supplement Cattle Feed
(ACES) — With cotton harvest complete, producers now wait for ginning to wrap up, as preparations begin for another year. Livestock owners, on the other hand, are gearing up to purchase cotton byproducts to supplement minerals and feeds throughout the winter months. Alabama Cooperative Extension System beef specialist, Kim Mullenix, said the Southeast is one of the largest cotton producing regions …
Seeing Changes in the Beef Checkoff
In today’s times, the call for change is being found in various aspects of business. That includes the beef industry. The Beef Checkoff has worked to embrace new ideas and methods, looking for and finding ways to be the most effective. AgNet Media’s Brian German has the story. To learn about changes through the Beef Checkoff and hear more comments …