Cattle feeder Jimmy Maxey from Fresno, CA., was elected by fellow Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) members to serve as CBB chairman in 2015. The vote came during the 2015 Cattle Industry Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Melissa Sandford sat down with him to find out what he hopes to accomplish in his year as chairman. Other new leadership to … Read More
State Cattlemen Recruit Way to New Holland Leases
Two state cattlemen groups have recruited their way to the free use of some New Holland equipment over the next year. The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association each earned use of their choice of a one-year lease on a New Holland Roll-Belt™ 560 Specialty Crop round baler or a one-year lease on a New Holland T6 175 … Read More
Dairies Petition for California to Join Milk Marketing Order
California’s three largest dairy cooperatives want the state to join the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) and Land O’Lakes, Inc. sent a proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), petitioning for milk producers in California to begin operating under the system that provides consistent regulation across the United States … Read More
Record Attendance for Sheep Industry Convention
A record number of people attended the American Sheep Industry Association’s recent annual convention in Reno, Nevada. The organization says a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the group, the oldest national livestock association in the United States, and stronger interest in the industry helped drive the numbers. “Stronger lamb and wool markets in conjunction with the 150th festivities offered … Read More
American Lamb Board Elects New Officers
The American Lamb Board (ALB) has elected its new 2015 officers at the group’s recent annual meeting in Reno, Nevada. Wes Patton of Orland, CA was elected to serve as the Chairman. Diane Peavey of Hailey, ID was elected to serve as the Vice-Chairman. Joanne Nissen of Soledad, CA will serve as the Secretary and Butch Theos, of Meeker, CO … Read More
20 Best College Farms in America
Best College Reviews has published a ranking of the 20 Best College Farms in America. Best College Reviews is an editorially independent college review website focusing on college rankings, reviews of college features, and thought leadership on helping students find their place in the higher education landscape. I am excited to see a Missouri school on the list that is … Read More
Young Dairy Leaders Honor NFU's Goule
A senior vice president for the National Farmers Union (NFU) has been named a distinguished alumnus by the Holstein Foundation for the 2015 Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI). This news release from NFU says Chandler Goule is one of those recognized for notable contributions and skills gained during the YDLI experience for the betterment of the dairy industry. “YDLI was … Read More
Cattlemen Gather in San Antonio
More than 7,000 cattlemen and women from across the country are registered to attend the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show, which kicked off today at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The convention, which will run through Feb. 7, is the largest annual gathering of the beef industry. NCBA President … Read More
Free BQA Certification from BIVI
Beef Quality Assurance’s (BQA) partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) has provided free certification through April 15, 2015. This announce was made during the Annual Cattle Industry Convention taking place right now. Beef and dairy producers can take advantage of free BQA certification online courtesy of BIVI and the BQA program, funded in part by the beef checkoff. BQA … Read More
Former Dallas Cowboy Touts Fuel Up to Play 60
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Dairy Max, introduced state legislators and others to the Fuel Up to Play 60 program and other statewide initiatives on youth health and wellness. Jay Novacek, former Dallas Cowboy was the featured speaker at the event held at the Legislative Conference Center of the Texas State Capitol. Coordinators said the event and its … Read More