NCBA Delivers House Introduction of Bipartisan DIRECT Act

WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2021) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today hailed the introduction of bipartisan legislation to create new opportunities for cattle producers and processors to market beef products. Introduced by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R - At-Large, S.D.) and Henry Cuellar (D - 28th Dist., TX), the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions (DIRECT) Act of 2021 would allow retail quantities of meat processed under state-inspection to be sold…

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Meeting Protein Requirements When Protein is Expensive

Katie VanValin, Assistant Extension Professor, University of Kentucky One of the things that we know for certain is what goes up must come down, and in the agriculture industry the opposite is also true. For a whole host of reasons, we see fluctuations in all our commodity prices. In the beef industry, we can sometimes use this to our advantage to cheaply feed cattle, while other times we are forced to get out…

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Rising Feed Costs Being Felt

Jeff Lehmkuhler, PhD, PAS, Associate Extension Professor, University of Kentucky Looking back on 2020, the year had its share of pull your hair out and scream moments. Just as we were nearing the end, another slap in the face came as grain commodities began to run up on the trade market. This is a good thing for our crop growers who struggled in 2020. My brothers-in-law reminded me of this at Christmas how…

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Beef Cattle Biosecurity Plan for Disease Prevention

Steve Boyles, OSU Beef Extension Specialist Biosecurity plays a key role in Beef Quality Assurance In support of cattle producers across the country dedicated to preventing disease, improving animal welfare and reducing production losses, the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program developed a Daily Biosecurity Plan for Disease Prevention template. The template, which helps cattle producers implement daily biosecurity measures on their operations, is available digitally as a PDF or can be…

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Cattle Chat: Readying replacement heifers

With good nutritional care, replacement heifers reach puberty around 12 months of age. | Download this photo. K-State experts offer advice on getting heifers prepared for their first breeding season MANHATTAN, Kan. — Anyone who has lived with teenagers can attest that their food consumption can be high as they are rapidly growing to their adult size. In much the same way, growing beef herd replacement heifers also need to have their nutritional needs…

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Recipe: JALAPEÑO BEEF POPPERS WITH HONEY LIME CREAM SAUCE

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand YIELDS 42 Share your great taste! Deliciously easy finger food or party appetizer. Jalapeño Beef Poppers are crispy on the outside and filled with ground chuck, cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapeños. Serve with Honey Lime Cream Sauce. INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® ground chuck12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese6 jalapeños, seeded and minced1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds8 ounces sour cream1 lime, juice…

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NCBA Calls For Continued Vigilance In Response To Another Namibian FMD Outbreak

WASHINGTON (January 14, 2021) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association's (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus issued the following statement in response to reports of another reported occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Namibia: “The unfortunate and continued presence of FMD outbreaks in Namibia is a serious concern for U.S. cattle producers. While the latest outbreak occurred in the buffer zone and north of the cordon fence, this…

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Wilks Ranch Purchases 2021 Angus Foundation Heifer Package

The Angus Foundation Heifer Package continues to fund Angus youth, education and research. Wilks Ranch purchased the 2021 Angus Foundation Heifer Package sold prior to the National Angus Bull Sale on Jan. 8, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Benoit family, Benoit Angus of Esbon, KS, donated the package. Those pictured from the back row from left to right are Aaron Kiser, Wilks Ranch; Doug Benoit, Benoit Angus; Josh Jasper, National Junior Angus Board…

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Will Seasonality Patterns for Beef Export Sales and Commitments Hold in 2021?

Elliott Dennis, Assistant Professor & Livestock Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Trade occurs when price differences between the two locations are large enough after accounting for transportation cost, exchange rates, tariffs, etc. Exports vary throughout the year since prices reflect current and future supply and demand situations. Seasonality in cattle production, meat demand, and market disruptions are some examples of why wholesale beef prices increase and decrease…

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