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The United States Cattlemen's Association announced an official decision to not sign the Checkoff Memorandum of Understanding as presented to industry leaders through the Beef Checkoff Enhancement Working Group.

National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson said that ongoing conversations about how to improve the beef checkoff have again failed to lead to greater producer comfort with how the checkoff is handled.

Today, seven national organizations, members of the Beef Checkoff Enhancement Working Group, signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding regarding agreed-upon enhancements to the national Beef Checkoff Program.

Cattle producers of all types will gather Nov. 3-5 in Overland Park, Kan.

Beef’s getting better, to judge by the uptrend in quality grades and resurgent consumer demand. However, an increasing share of that demand has been for ground beef – and an average pound of that versatile staple now sells for more than $4.

The American Gelbvieh Association elected directors and officers for 2015 during its annual convention in Denver, Colorado.

Beef industry members will be offered a full menu of global perspectives at Beef: Its Future at Alltech REBELation, May 17-20 in Lexington, Ky.

ABS Global, Inc., recently celebrated the 17th birthday of a veteran ABS bull—New Design 878.

When transitioning cattle from ranch to rail, feed intake of a nutrient-dense diet is of utmost importance.

A Chillicothe, Texas man was sentenced with restitution Tues., Feb. 17 after pleading guilty to third degree theft of livestock and two counts of hindering a secured creditor.

The beef industry was able to make tremendous impact on more than 450 culinary students, chef instructors and restaurant operators at the 2015 Northeast and Southeast American Culinary Federation Conference in Baltimore on Feb. 15-17.

The USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Feb. 19 released their 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report, which recommends that Americans consume less beef.

When warmer temperatures set in and winter starts to melt away, cattle producers across the country will be keeping one eye on the pasture and one eye on their next biggest investment—their calves.

On one hand, the Committee has endorsed the Mediterranean style diet, which has higher red meat levels than currently consumed in the U.S.; and on the other hand, they have left lean meat out of what they consider to be a healthy dietary pattern.

Beef and dairy producers from across the country gathered during the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention for the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Producers Forum.

Cattle feeder Jimmy Maxey from Fresno, Calif., was elected by fellow Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) members to serve as CBB chairman in 2015.

As the number who ‘disapprove’ drops to lowest level in program history.

Wayne Hepper of Flying O Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., was honored as the North American Limousin Foundation Commercial Producer of the Year.

The 2014 Cattlemen’s Beef Board Annual Report now is available.

Export value for U.S. beef set a new record in 2014, posting double-digit gains over the previous year’s totals, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, a contractor to the beef checkoff.

The American Angus Association and Angus Genetics Inc. will host our first-ever International Genomics Symposium as part of the 2015 Angus Means Business National Convention and Trade Show.

The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place.

The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) inducted Herman Symens of Symens Hills Ranch in Sisseton, S.D., as the fifth member of the Limousin Hall of Fame.

Apply for the 2015 Beef Leaders Institute by March 2.

A Denver City, Texas man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal offense of theft of livestock after he lied to a federal agent claiming ownership of cattle that were not his.

Contrary to conventional wisdom, grazing low numbers of cattle on cover crops does not compact the soil or cut down on the organic matter added, according to new ARS research.

The Beef Checkoff Program announced that Extra Lean Ground Beef is now certified by the American Heart Association to display its recognized and respected Heart-Check mark.

BQA partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. provides free certification through April 15.

Colorado ranks in the top five for cattle sales nationally.

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger John Cummings is seeking information on the shooting of a cow in Rogers County, Okla.

Missouri's cattle farmers and ranchers expanded their cattle herds for the second year in a row.

Keith Nantz of Maupin, Ore., has been awarded the Max Deets Leadership Award by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation for demonstrating outstanding leadership in the cattle industry.

Craig Huffhines, American Hereford Association (AHA) executive vice president, has announced his resignation after 18 years at the helm of AHA.

This past week, three producers were honored with the checkoff’s annual national Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) award and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance (DBQA) award.

A New Braunfels, Texas man was arrested Feb. 3 on three separate charges of third degree theft of cattle.

The popular CattleFax Outlook Session today at the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show gave cattlemen and women reasons to be optimistic.

Jimmy Maxey, Anne Anderson and Brett Morris are New CBB Officers.

Merck Animal Health and DVAuction, Inc., announced the most accurate and timely feeder cattle prices in real-time from one website.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s 2014 Top Hand Club celebrated Friday the recruitment of 1,340 new NCBA members, all recruited by NCBA members over the past year.

During the Cattle Industry Convention, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Bob McCan and Sheriff T. Michael O’Connor from the National Sheriffs’ Association announced a partnership to work collaboratively on issues that impact both associations.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today kicked off its latest Drive for D.C. RAM Truck Auction, sponsored by RAM.

Producer expansion plans face challenges as U.S. grazing acres decline.

TSCRA Special Ranger Bart Perrier, Dist. 4 in Oklahoma, reports the theft of 4 cows from a property near Ratliff City in Carter County and 11 calves from a pasture near Stroud in Okfuskee County.

The TSCRA announced today that the 138th annual Cattle Raisers Convention is scheduled for March 27-29, 2015 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Young cattle producers gathered in Oregon for the 2015 Pacific Northwest Young Cattlemen’s Conference.

Higher beef prices incent casual dining restaurants to add more burgers and consumers to choose burgers over beef entrees

The membership of the North American Limousin Foundation met at the National Western Club on the grounds of the National Western Stock Show, Denver, CO to approve the slated nominees for vacant board of director positions.

State cattlemen’s associations compete to help boost beef education.

As trade negotiators meet again this week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association urges the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority.

The first quarter of fiscal year 2015 spells unlimited possibilities for Angus breeders.