The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show wrapped up this past weekend in New Orleans and on Saturday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) outgoing President Kevin Kester handed the gavel to new NCBA President, Jennifer Houston from Sweetwater, Tennessee. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that it is going to be a good year. Read more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Jennifer Houston of Tennessee Takes Helm of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Nearly 9,000 at Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans Jennifer Houston of Sweetwater, Tenn., was named president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the organization’s annual meeting in New Orleans, La., Feb. 2. Houston had served as 2018 president-elect. Houston and her husband, Mark, own and operate East Tennessee Auction Market in Sweetwater. She has been active …
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
Fake Meat, Trade, Dietary Guidelines, Regulatory Relief Top List The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released its official Policy Priorities for 2019. The release came as approximately 10,000 members of the cattle industry joined together for its annual convention and NCBA Trade Show, which is being held this week in New Orleans. This year’s Policy Priorities include a mix of familiar and …
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
Nearly 8,000 cattlemen and cattlewomen were on-hand in New Orleans for the official start of the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. The event runs through February 2, 2019, bringing together producers from across the country. “Every year the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show hosts members from every segment of the beef industry,” said NCBA President …
Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at 2019 Cattle Industry Convention
Sonny Perdue to Address Thousands in New Orleans Feb. 1 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will speak at the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, La., Feb. 1, 2019. Perdue will give his remarks at the Closing General Session of the event, being held Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2019 at the New Orleans …
Cattle Industry Convention is Next Week
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is coming up next week in New Orleans, Louisiana. Marty Smith, rancher and attorney from Wacahoota, Florida and vice president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), told Southeast AgNet they have a lot of great activities planned. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
Good Pre-Registration Numbers for Cattle Industry Convention
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is coming up January 30 through February 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) invites producers to attend. NCBA Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations and Events, Marvin Kokes (co-cash), told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman over 7200 people have already pre-registered for the event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Checkoff-Funded Beef Quality Assurance Program’s Online Certification Option Reaches Major Milestone
More than 50,000 Have Been Certified through New, Convenient Process More than 50,000 cattle producers have been certified through the Beef Quality Assurance program’s new online learning system since it was first offered in February 2017. Throughout the country hundreds of thousands have now become BQA-certified through in-person and online training, with an estimated 80 percent of the U.S. fed …
Impacts of Government Shutdown on Cattle Producers
As the federal government shutdown continues, Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association senior vice president of government affairs, looks at the impacts on cattle producers across the country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Various Topics to Be Discussed at Cattle Industry Convention
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will take place in New Orleans, La. January 30 – February 1. Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Colin Woodall, said a variety of topics will be discussed, and he encourages producers to be involved. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …