Accelerated Genetics is excited to host its annual Leadership Conference March 20-22, 2015. This event is designed for farm owners, herdspeople or employees looking to enhance their leadership and communication skills. This year’s conference titled “Surviving the Jungle: A lesson in Leadership,” is specifically tailored for emerging agricultural leaders who are positioned to lead the farm business and agricultural industry … Read More
Beef Checkoff's Updated VQA Manual
The Beef Checkoff recently released an updated Veal Quality Assurance (VQA) program. The VQA program brings consistency and uniformity to on-farm care to result in a safe, wholesome, quality veal product. By being VQA-certified, veal farmers are helping to build trust and confidence in that product and demonstrating a commitment to quality to consumers. “The updated Veal Quality Assurance program … Read More
Purina Honor Show Chow Earns Award
Purina has been picked as one of the best feeds for show cattle. Purina Honor Show Chow has picked up the 2014 Best of the Barns winner for Best Show Cattle Feed. “We are honored to earn this prestigious award,” says Dr. Kevin Burgoon, technical nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition. “We develop our feeds and supplements by listening to our … Read More
Hereford Leadership in Transition
Craig Huffhines, American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president, has announced his resignation after 18 years at the helm of AHA. Huffhines has accepted the position of executive vice president of the American Quarter Horse Association with offices located in Amarillo, Texas. “We are going to miss Craig’s enthusiasm, charisma and steady leadership,” says Eric Walker, AHA president from Tennessee. … Read More
Federation of State Beef Councils Elect New Chair
The Federation of State Beef Councils is the national home of state beef councils and a division of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. The Federation elected Jennifer Houston, a livestock market operator from Tennessee to serve as chair at their recent meeting during the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show … Read More
Cattle Producers Learn More about USFRA
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) had a booth at the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention’s big trade show in San Antonio last week where CEO Randy Krotz was able to meet with producers and tell them about what the alliance has been doing to help increase communications with consumers. “The Beef Checkoff is a major funder of USFRA,” said … 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
JoAnn Smith Honored with Leadership Award
The first female president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who was instrumental in getting the beef checkoff passed, was awarded the Swan Family Leadership Award today at the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio. The award, which recognizes worthy individuals who have made a difference during a lifetime of dedication and leadership to the beef industry, was presented … 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
Animal Ag Groups Back RFS Reform Act
Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Steve Womack (R-AR) and Peter Welch (D-VT), today re-introduced legislation called the RFS Reform Act “to reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to help ease concerns created by the ethanol mandate and protect consumers, livestock producers, food manufacturers, retailers, and the U.S. economy.” Livestock and poultry producer organizations are among those supporting the … Read More