The Washington Cattlemen’s Association (WCA) has joined with Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) in challenging a federal regulation that imposes harsh Endangered Species Act restrictions for as many as 150 species that Congress did not intend to be automatically covered. In a petition with the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, the WCA and PLF demand repeal of a regulation that … Read More
Hereford Youth Foundation Debuts Scholarship Fund
More than $130,000 in scholarships from the Hereford Youth Foundation of America
USMEF Focused on New Beef Liver Markets
This week’s audio report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) discusses the importance of diversifying international destinations for beef livers and variety meat, and why it has become a priority for the U.S. beef industry. Creating markets for these products can add significant value to U.S. cattle and bolster returns for producers, and Dan Halstrom, USMEF senior vice president … Read More
Brazilian Market Reopened to U.S. Beef Exports
The USDA has reached agreement with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply to allow access for U.S. beef and beef products to the Brazilian market for the first time since 2003. Brazil’s action reflects the United States’ negligible risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and aligns Brazil’s regulations to … Read More
Gelbvieh Juniors Elect Board of Directors
Members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association elected four candidates to serve two-year terms on the AGJA Board of Directors. The election took place during the AGJA annual meeting at the 2016 AGJA Dirt Road Classic in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The AGJA Board of Directors consists of nine AGJA members and one ex-officio member. Directors serve two-year terms and must be … Read More
Get the New Ranch House Journal
Ranch House Designs has created “Ranch House Journal” in an effort to keep their customers ahead of the rest of the herd. The quarterly publication will be handed out at major cattle industry events. The first issue will debut this August at the Kansas State Fair, Maryland State Fair, Colorado State Fair, Arkansas Cattlemen’s Convention, Iowa State Fair, Oklahoma State … Read More
USMEF Holds Sixth Latin American Showcase
This year marked the sixth annual U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Latin American Product Showcase. This year’s event was held in Panama City, Panama, and has become key for connecting exporters of U.S. beef, pork and lamb with buyers from Central and South America and the Caribbean. 120 buyers were in attendance this year representing 14 countries, and 42 USMEF … Read More
New Junior Hereford Board Members, Officers Elected
Four new junior Hereford members were elected to the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors at the 2016 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) July 9-15 in Madison, Wis. Brooke Hinojosa, Carr, Colo.; Austin Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky.; Bailey Jones, Darlington, Wis.; and Nathan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn., were elected as new NJHA directors during the awards ceremony on … Read More
JNHE Draws Over 900 Members
900 members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) were in Madison, Wisconsin, last week to participate in the annual Junior National Hereford Exposition (JNHE). The expo’s cattle show brought in over 1600 entires vying for over $50,000 in prize money, and the many leadership opportunities available for participants, with events in the areas of team sales and marketing, photography, … Read More
New Talon Internship Accepting Applications
A new internship opportunity through The Angus Foundation and the Angus/Talon Youth Education Learning Program is seeking interns to pair with working registered-Angus ranches for a valuable, hands-on, eight week educational experience during the summer starting in 2017. Applications for both Talon scholarship recipients and for host breeders are available now, and can be accessed here. Applications are due Sept. … Read More