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Beef Board Elects 2014 Leadership

Kim Brackett, Jimmy Maxey and Anne Anderson are the new Cattlemen's Beef Board Officers.

CME Beef Industry Scholarship Celebrates 25 Years with 25 Scholarships

For cattlemen and women, investing in the future and ensuring the next generation has the skills and knowledge to lead the industry is of paramount importance.

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Speed Skater Serving as 2014 Olympic Beef Ambassador of Missouri

The Missouri Beef Industry Council is excited to announce that Olympic bound speed skater, Emily Scott, is the 2014 Olympic Beef Ambassador of Missouri.

CattleFax Mobile App Exceeds 50,000 Downloads

Latest update to CattleFax Mobile App offers new features for industry leaders at Cattle Industry Convention.

Genetic Selection Could Produce Cattle Resistant to Toxic Larkspurs

Larkspurs are toxic to cattle, but a group of researchers is looking to genetically select animals that can readily digest the poisonous plant.

Contributing to Something Bigger Than Yourself

Cow/calf and stocker producer Kim Brackett from Buhl, Idaho, was elected by fellow Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) members to serve as CBB chairman in 2014.

Texas, Missouri NCBA affiliates Earn New Holland Equipment for Membership Recruitment Efforts

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association each earned use of a piece of equipment from New Holland for their efforts to recruit new members to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

NCBA Recognizes 2013 Top Hand Club Winners

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s 2013 Top Hand Club celebrated today the recruitment of nearly 1,000 new NCBA members, all recruited over the past year.

NCBA Recognizes Excellence in Communications and Journalism Professionals

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recognized three communications and journalism professionals at the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show for outstanding work in 2013.

Don Butler Receives Prestigious Swan Family Leadership Award

Don Butler, director of agriculture for the state of Arizona from 2003 to 2013 and a former president of the National Cattlemen’s Association, has received the prestigious Swan Family Leadership Award.

NCBA News: Beef Producers Need Comprehensive TPP Deal

Beef producers from the four largest beef producing Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) member countries continue to advocate that any TPP agreement must deliver on the 2011 TPP Ministers’ position of eliminating tariffs and other barriers to trade.

Grazing Improvement Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives

The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applaud passage of the Grazing Improvement Act by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Four Beef Quality Assurance Awards Presented

This week, two producers were honored with the checkoff’s annual national Beef Quality Assurance and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance awards.

Kansas and Nebraska Beef Councils Countinue Support of New York Program

Since 2009, the Kansas Beef Council and Nebraska Beef Council have provided funding and support of the nutrition and dietetics program at the New York Beef Industry Council.

Frank and Sims Price Ranch Earns NCF Environmental Stewardship Award in Nashville

Frank and Sims Price Ranch, Sterling City, Texas, was named the national winner of the National Cattlemen’s Foundation Environmental Stewardship Award Program.

CattleFax Projections Include Improved Weather Conditions and Record Prices

Cattlemen and women gathered today at the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show to hear CattleFax market analysts’ projections for the year ahead.

Ram Truck Brand Partners with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Ram Truck brand announced a partnership today at the organization’s 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn.

Cattlemen’s College Wraps up Another Successful Year

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association’s Cattlemen’s College headlined convention activities on Feb. 3-4, 2014.

NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen is Live from Nashville

NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen is Live from Nashville and the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show.

National Cowboy Museum Announces Spring Symposium

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum announces a symposium focusing on rural issues to be held in March.

Kansas Beef Council Promotes Beef as a Nutritious Solution for School-Age Children

With kids back in school for the spring semester, the Kansas Beef Council continues to remind menu planners that good nutrition is essential for success in the classroom.

National Beef Announces Plan to Close California Facilty

National Beef Packing Company (National Beef) today announced plans to close its beef processing facility located in Brawley, California.

NCBA Opposes Farm Bill

"We are calling on Congress to fix the mistakes they have made, mistakes that are costing cattlemen and women money every day," the group says.

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New Calf Chute Design

Boaldin Livestock Enterprises announces their new product the John-Ease Small Calf Chute.

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California Drought Brings Statewide Agricultural Impact

Lack of precipitation so far this season has California farmers and ranchers bracing for a third consecutive dry year that they say could have wide-reaching impact on the state's agricultural landscape.

Visiting Social Media Team Feeds Consumer Opinions in South Korea

Recently, five such social media journalists traveled to the United States as guests of checkoff contractor U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)-Korea to get a firsthand look at the American beef industry, from ranches to research and development facilities.

Record-Breaking Trade Show on Tap for 2014 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville

Those attending the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 4-7 should be sure to pack their comfortable walking shoes. The NCBA Trade Show – for years, the beef cattle industry’s largest – is getting bigger, adding more than 30 exhibitors and thousands of square feet of booth space.

New Premium, Kosher Beef Comes to New York

Prime Hospitality Group introduces Certified Angus Beef Brand, becoming the first-ever Kosher restaurant group to serve CAB.

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New Kuhn Knight RA 100 Series Mixers

The fully redesigned Kuhn Knight RA 100 Series Helix Reel Auggie mixers provide outstanding durability and performance.

Ranchers Helping Ranchers – Online Benefit Auction

Online benefit auction happening now to support a Colorado Angus breeder.

NCBA Announces Impressive Speaker Lineup for 2014 Cattle Industry Convention

Featured keynotes include inspirational man behind Captain Phillips and an NFL quarterback.

Merck Animal Health Shares Progress on Zilmax

During the last 90 days, Merck Animal Health, with the input and oversight of its Advisory Board, has worked to implement its Five-Step Plan to Ensuring Responsible Beef and has made considerable progress.

Expert Panel Defines the Need to Harmonize Trichomoniasis Regulation and Testing Procedures

Life Technologies hosts event with state veterinarians to explore finding common ground on regulation harmonization and diagnostic testing standardization of trichomoniasis.

Beef Exports Continue Upward Trend

The beef export market remains on an upward trend while pork exports are down slightly.

Ranching Industry Stakeholders Receive Certificate at KRIRM Ranch Management Symposium

Thirteen ranching and agricultural professionals received the Texas AgFinance Certificate in Advanced Ranch Management at the 10th Annual Holt Cat Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management.

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Cowherd Declines Can Turn Around

The industry must find ways to cope with the historic reduction in placements on feed.

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USDA Under Secretary Meets with South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers

Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse announced today that conservation assistance is available from USDA for those affected by the Atlas Blizzard.

USCA: Court Denies Preliminary Injunction In COOL Lawsuit

The revised USDA regulations are intended to reduce consumer confusion and allow cattle producers the ability to differentiate their product from foreign beef.

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New App Keeps Cows Cool and Profitable

A new smartphone app can help farmers reduce a billion dollar problem in heat-related losses in their cattle herds.

Ames, Sydenstricker and Sims Family Recognized By the NJAA

The National Junior Angus Association recognized Tom and Lois Ames, Eddie and Connie Sydenstricker and Ray Sims, as 2013 Honorary Angus Foundation inductees for dedication to youth.

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U.S. Agencies Announce Beef Trade Agreement with Japan

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announce that Japan will now permit the import of beef from cattle less than 30 months of age.

Check Forage to Ensure Healthy Calving Sesason

Cattle producers might need to test, supplement poor-quality forages

USDA Makes Temporary Adjustment for School Lunch Program

For the rest of the 2012-13 school year, schools will not have to limit the meat, meat alternatives or grains that they serve students.

Use Early Weaning to Boost Profits

A university animal scientist talks about the advantages of planning early weaning for your cattle.

Rabobank: Global Beef Prices to Reach Record Levels in 2013

Among the most important cattle exporting countries, prices in local currencies have risen only in the US and New Zealand.

NCBA Environmental Stewardship Award Calls for Entries

The 23rd annual Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) has officially opened its nomination season for 2013

Pre-Breeding Vaccinations Key to Maximizing Returns

Calculated losses from open cows in today’s market tally higher than you might think.

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Pumpkins Are Not Just For Carving

Pumpkins are usually known for their use as Halloween décor, but their use as a cattle feed source is not uncommon.

Understand the Limits of Fecal Egg Count Reduction Tests

Knowing the boundaries could save you money.

BPI Files Lawsuit Against ABC

BPI says false and disparaging statements about lean finely textured beef caused job losses and more than $1 billion in claimed damages.