A variety of hard hitting issues are being discussed this week at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, said one of those concerns is live cattle marketing, which is an issue for a lot of producers across the country. Learn more …
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
New ads tackle the topics of health, sustainability and meat substitutes with the iconic brand’s unique personality and swagger (Beef Checkoff) — Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is addressing common questions and hot topics in the beef industry head-on with the launch of new digital and social media …
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
(NCBA) — The Executive Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) approved the organization’s top 2020 Policy Priorities. Approval came at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Like last year, NCBA’s top policy priorities include issues related to international trade, proper regulation of fake meat, and regulatory reform, although after a series of significant policy victories …
More than 1,000 Attend Cattlemen’s College
Education recognized by attendees as key element to improving operations (NCBA) — More than 1,000 cattlemen and women took advantage of educational opportunities at the 27th annual Cattlemen’s College in San Antonio, Texas Feb. 4-5. Held in conjunction with the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show Feb. 5-7, Cattlemen’s College is one of the cattle industry’s most in-depth and helpful …
How is Coronavirus Impacting Food Demand?
We are hearing quite a bit in the news about the spread of coronavirus. But how is this affecting the meat and food business? That’s a question that Joe Schuele tackles in this story from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Cattle Industry Convention Underway
The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is underway in San Antonio, Texas, as producers from across the country are on hand to take in a variety of sessions and the gigantic trade show. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, says this is a good place to talk about where we go …
Thousands Gather for Annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
(NCBA) — The largest annual gathering of the beef industry began in San Antonio, where more than 9,000 cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered for the first day of the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. The event, which continues through February 7, provides a platform for education, policy development, and networking. “This week is about serving …
Using Social Media to Reach Beef Producers and Consumers
For the past few years, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has worked hard to build on the efforts of promoting various aspects of beef through social media. Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, says those efforts continue here in 2020. To learn more contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 314-265-1867. http://www.bamabeef.org Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of …
Promoting Lean Florida Beef for Heart Month
February is Heart Month and the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is reminding folks about the benefits of lean beef. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, talks about some of those benefits. But first she mentions they will be well represented this week during the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, contact the FBC office …
Georgia Beef Board Heading to San Antonio
The 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will be held this week in San Antonio, Texas, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff will be there. GBB Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Kaytlyn Malia, says they will be able to get updates on the national beef checkoff. For more information about your Beef Checkoff program, contact …