National Cattlemen's Beef Association

From One Generation to the Next: Celebrating National Agriculture Day with Family-Owned Ranches

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 18, 2024
Cattle, Census of agriculture, Farm, Erosion, Meredith Ellis, Environment, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Climate, Research, Pond, Carbon, Courage, CO2, Census, Water, Soil, Animal, Tuck, Livestock

DENVER , March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainable beef production is all in a day's work for family-owned and operated farms and ranches. According to data from the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture, family-owned and operated farms accounted for 95% of all U.S. farms.1 This National Agriculture Day, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is sharing the stories of family-owned ranches across the country and how they are making a positive impact on their land with each generation.

Key Points: 
  • Tuck operates the farm alongside his son Andrew – where they've implemented fencing and water infrastructure for rotational grazing purposes.
  • Just over 1,000 miles southwest of Tuck Farms is G Bar C Ranch in Rosston, Texas.
  • With soil quality as their foundation, they employ sustainable grazing practices and rely on research to validate their efforts.
  • At G Bar C Ranch, it's all about making sure the land is sustained for the animals and the next generation.

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Competition (economics), The Heritage Foundation, Courage, Farmer, Language, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Commodity checkoff program, Federation, OCM, Government, Organization, FreedomWorks, United States farm bill, Human, House, Fairness, Corruption, Policy, Agriculture, Food, CMA, USDA, Virginias

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, with their Leadership Award for his work to reform the U.S. Dept.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, with their Leadership Award for his work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • As a beef producer and cattleman, Massie understands how deep the corruption in Washington’s swampy checkoff slush funds runs,” said Marty Irby, President & CEO at Competitive Markets Action and Board Secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
  • The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Rep. Victoria Spartz Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Competition (economics), The Heritage Foundation, Farmer, Language, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Swamp, Grain, Federation, OCM, Government, Organization, FreedomWorks, United States farm bill, Fairness, Policy, OIG, Agriculture, National Pork Producers Council, Food, CMA, USDA, Virginias, Renewable energy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-IN, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-IN, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • “It’s an honor to receive the Competitive Markets Leadership Award from Competitive Markets Action for promoting transparency around commodity checkoff programs,” said Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-IN.
  • The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

University Products Offers Affordable Anaplasmosis Vaccines Ahead of Spring Calving Season, Amidst FDA Antibiotic Crackdowns

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Tick, Climate, FDA, Food, Cattle, Infection, Animal, Farmer, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Veterinarian, Vaccination, Health, PDF, NCBA, Anaplasmosis, Vaccine

"Anaplasmosis remains a longstanding challenge for the cattle industry," said Gene Luther, Director of University Products.

Key Points: 
  • "Anaplasmosis remains a longstanding challenge for the cattle industry," said Gene Luther, Director of University Products.
  • University Products' vaccine stands out for its affordability, with per-dose costs nearly half that of diagnostic lab testing, and also for its effectiveness in reducing clinical symptoms associated with anaplasmosis.
  • The University Products vaccine does not prevent infection, but when properly used, significantly reduces clinical signs in at-risk animals.
  • For more information on vaccine availability for ranchers and veterinarians, please contact University Products directly.

Precision Livestock Technologies Releases AI-Powered, Predictive Cattle Feeding Recommendations

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 22, 2024
Weather, Livestock, Artificial intelligence, Health, PLT, Algorithm, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Software, Machine learning, Cattle, Dairy

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision Livestock Technologies (PLT), a leading provider of software and hardware solutions related to livestock feeding and health, today announced the introduction of the first system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict cattle feed intake and make feeding recommendations.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision Livestock Technologies (PLT), a leading provider of software and hardware solutions related to livestock feeding and health, today announced the introduction of the first system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict cattle feed intake and make feeding recommendations.
  • The system generates daily quantitative feeding predictions based on hundreds of data points gathered from PLT's machine vision Bunk Management System and external data sources, taking into account feeding rates, feeding times, feeding cycles, cattle behavior, ration type, weather, and other factors.
  • The company developed its AI-based algorithms through machine learning techniques, based on over 150,000 discrete pen days.
  • The system replicates the capabilities of a hyper-observant and highly trained cattle feeding professional.

Minister MacAulay concludes productive visit to Washington, D.C.

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 19, 2024
Livestock, Research, Macaulay, Partnership, Food security, 2018 California Proposition 12, Meat, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Climate change, The Honourable, USD, Minister

While in Washington, Minister MacAulay met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack.

Key Points: 
  • While in Washington, Minister MacAulay met with the United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack.
  • During the meeting, Minister MacAulay raised proposed changes in voluntary "Product of USA" labelling regulations for meat and livestock and California's Proposition 12.
  • The Minister reaffirmed Canada's concerns that these rules have the potential to restrict trade and disrupt supply chains.
  • - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    This is the first ministerial outreach to the U.S. by Minister MacAulay since his reappointment as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on July 26, 2023.

Two Out of Three Sports Fans Prefer Tailgating to the Actual Game, Survey Says

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 25, 2023
Beef. It's What's for Dinner, Joseph Roby, Shepherd, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Fast food, Baking

DENVER, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to the tailgating game, beef is the reigning champion. A new survey from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, found 73% of people prefer beef at a tailgate and 69% say a tailgate isn't complete without beef.[1] While part of the fun of football season is sticking to tradition, pitmaster Erica Roby shows how your tailgating menu doesn't have to.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to the tailgating game, beef is the reigning champion.
  • A new survey from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, found 73% of people prefer beef at a tailgate and 69% say a tailgate isn't complete without beef.
  • [1] While part of the fun of football season is sticking to tradition, pitmaster Erica Roby shows how your tailgating menu doesn't have to.
  • And Finally, make sure to keep your beef chilled until you're ready to throw it on the grill.

Minister Bibeau concludes AIM4C climate summit in Washington, D.C.

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Carbon, ACT, Neutron, Climate, The Honourable, Breeding, Farmer, Social science, Philippine House Committee on Agriculture and Food, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Soil, Investment, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Heart, GMO, Research, American Meat Institute, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, COP, Organization, Government of Canada, Food security, Conference, Rural development, Poultry, Minister, Climate change, Humanities, Woman, Sale, COP26, Agriculture and Rural Development Day, Health, Meat, North American Meat Institute, Summit, House Committee, United Arab Emirates, Agriculture, Renewable energy, Livestock

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, yesterday wrapped up a three-day visit to Washington where she participated in the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C) global summit.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, yesterday wrapped up a three-day visit to Washington where she participated in the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C) global summit.
  • Minister Bibeau joined Ministerial counterparts and delegates from over 40 countries to discuss the need for greater investment in climate-smart agriculture to address climate change and global hunger.
  • Minister Bibeau was a speaker at a high-level plenary session about the importance of bringing women into the heart of decision-making in agri-food systems.
  • Minister Bibeau also announced that Canada will join the Agriculture Breakthrough, an initiative launched at COP26 in 2021.

Beef Industry Producers Must Share Their Environmental Stories

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Taste, Connect, Human, Food, NCBA, Education, Genetics, Perception, Livestock, Research, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Movement, Beef. It's What's for Dinner, Plant, Protein, Cattle, Climate Week NYC, Farm, Meat, Capital Connection (TV programme), Environment, Crowding, Safety, Wetland, Beef cattle, Pig, Beef, Checkoff

DENVER, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today's consumers are very concerned with where their food comes from and how it's raised. According to a September 2022 white paper, "Today's Beef Consumer," produced by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, 21% of survey respondents had a negative perception of beef production practices. That's one reason why beef producers like John Ferry of Corinne, Utah are speaking up and telling consumers how they care for their land and their livestock.

Key Points: 
  • The Beef Checkoff is using a combination of research and education to share producers' stories with consumers who are concerned about beef production practices.
  • According to a September 2022 white paper, " Today's Beef Consumer ," produced by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, 21% of survey respondents had a negative perception of beef production practices.
  • The Beef Checkoff is committed to providing education and correcting misinformation about beef and the environment while gaining consumers' confidence.
  • Real beef producers share their beef stories and how they care for their cattle and land.

Race Day Recipes at Full Throttle with Beef as Fans Gear Up for the Third Year of the Beef. It's What's For Dinner.® 300

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Rib, Element, Iron Chef, NASCAR, Radio, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Beef. It's What's for Dinner, Beef, Daytona International Speedway, AAA, NCBA, Social media, Baking

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Before drivers in the legendary DAYTONA 500 put the pedal to the metal, award-winning celebrity Chef Ryan Clark put the beef to the flame, sharing, crowd-pleasing and easy tailgate recipes with TV and radio stations during a satellite media tour.

Key Points: 
  • This year's satellite media tour helped kick off festivities for the 2023 Beef.
  • It's What's For Dinner.® 300, sponsored by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.
  • For a third consecutive year, the organization partnered with Daytona International Speedway to highlight beef during the iconic racing week.
  • Chef Ryan Clark is no stranger to tailgating, as he was a strong contender in last year's Beef.