Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®) LLC and National Beef Packing recently signed an updated packer and process agreement for National Beef’s CHB value-added line of product. “National Beef has been a great partner with CHB since 2008 and this agreement will strengthen the partnership,” says Jack Ward, American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president. “This agreement will give CHB the ability … Read More
Red Meat Exports Deliver Returns to U.S. Corn Producers
On this weeks audio report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), Dave Juday, World Perspectives senior analyst, discusses a commissioned study aimed at quantifying the value delivered to U.S. corn producers through exports of beef, pork and lamb. The independent study was conducted by World Perspectives, a leading agricultural consulting firm, and key findings were unveiled at the USMEF … Read More
Cattlemen's Webinar – Bridging the Gen Gap on the Ranch
Next up in the Cattlemen’s Webinar Series is “Bridging the Generational Gap.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Beef Leaders is hosting the free webinar Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 7:00 pm CDT. Tune in to hear more on the value of generational planning and industry engagement. The future of our industry is always top of mind and generational … Read More
Global Beef Roundtable Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan
A five-year strategic plan was approved by a unanimous vote from the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) Board of Directors at the their semi-annual board meeting. The Strategic Plan for 2016 – 2021 was developed to ensure the success of the organization, providing a framework for prioritizing goals and objectives that will guide the work of the GRSB, its … Read More
Food Bloggers Experience Beef Production
A recent “#BLOGMEETSBEEF” program focused on the Pasture to Plate Experience has helped increase knowledge of beef and beef production among 14 of the nations key food bloggers. The event, held April 26-27 in Columbus, Ohio, was funded by the Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin Beef Councils, and was supported by the family-owned Meijer supermarket chain, which carries only Certified … Read More
Landowners Rights Upheld Challenging WOTUS
The Supreme Court in United States Army Corps of Engineers v. Hawkes Co., Inc., set a precedent that landowners may challenge the Corps’ jurisdictional determination specifying that a piece of property contains a “water of the United States.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed an amicus brief in support of Hawkes. NCBA President Tracy Brunner, said this is a … Read More
China: An Incredible Opportunity
The industry of agriculture has an international consumer base, and so many agribusiness professionals are looking into the international opportunities available within their sector and their business. Ian Lahiffe, New Business Development Director for Alltech China hosted several special sessions during ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference, to discuss the opportunities that exist within the country of China, especially for the … Read More
Belmont Meats Celebrates 50 Years
Toronto-based Belmont Meats is continuing to serve up a remarkable culinary success story and celebrating 50 years of commitment to quality and innovation. “We’re excited to mark such an important milestone this year and very proud of the legacy we’ve created as a company,” said Belmont CEO Paul Roach. “We believe in making safe, affordable, great-tasting food choices available to … Read More
Senate Ag Committee Holds Livestock & Poultry Hearing
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, held a hearing on the U.S. livestock and poultry sectors, titled “A Review of the U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors: Marketplace Opportunities and Challenges.” It has been five years since a hearing like this has taken place. Farmers and ranchers across the country took part … Read More
NCBA President Testifies on the Farm Economy
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Tracy Brunner testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. He stressed to the subcommittee that over-regulation poses the greatest threat to the profitability of cattle producers. “Today we ask for no direct action from our government in our cattle marketing systems and forums,” said Brunner. “The cattle industry relies on the … Read More