National Cattlemen's Beef Association

TOMORROW - Join us for our next webinar, 'Hidden Hazards: Protecting Consumer Experience' 💻 Industry experts will delve into the critical aspects of beef safety and production. Dr. Trey Patterson, CEO of Padlock Ranch, will share his extensive experience in effective production practices. Patrick Linnell from CattleFax will offer an overview of market trends and the economic impact of maintaining high standards in beef production. Dr. Pat Mies from Tyson will discuss the latest advancements in detecting and preventing foreign object contamination in beef processing, while Dr. Trent Schwartz from West Texas A&M will provide insights into research and innovations that enhance beef safety and quality. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of beef safety and production practices from leading experts in the field. Register now at https://bit.ly/4l0JYDW

The 2025 Stockmanship & Stewardship tour is finally here! This year, we’re headed to: 🌱 Watertown, South Dakota (June 26-28) 🌾 Canyon, Texas (August 13-15) 🍃Springfield, Missouri (September 4-6) Registration opens ONE WEEK from today on April 21st. For more details and to reserve your spot, visit https://lnkd.in/g_XvYCqY Neogen Corporation #NationalBQA #BeefCheckoff

Meet the 2024 ESAP Region VI Winner: Cottonwood Ranch of Wells, Nevada 🌵 Cottonwood Ranch is a six-generation cow-calf and horse operation in Wells, Nevada. The Smith and Molsbee families are at the forefront of sustainable cattle ranching realizing that wildlife, healthy lands, and livestock can coexist and thrive together through managing both private and public lands as a whole. The ranch has an extensive history of working with federal and state partners to implement conservation practices and is a leader in utilizing virtual fencing for cattle. Cottonwood Ranch has implemented intensive grazing management strategies on their private land that have created more diverse meadows. Diversification has also played a role in the ranch’s success, with the families expanding their business to include an events venue, hunting operation, veterans retreat and birding and wildlife learning center. Congratulations, Cottonwood Ranch! Thank you to our generous sponsors for their continued support of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Corteva Agriscience, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the National Cattlemen's Foundation.

Farmers and ranchers need to prepare for an emergency on their operation – whether it’s a flood, a wildfire, an equipment accident or a foreign animal disease outbreak. J.J. Goicoechea and Kip Wills are on the show giving advice ranging from how to prepare for a helicopter to land on your operation for a medical emergency to who should be the first point of contact when something unexpected happens. They give practical steps to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. Plus, leaders at Trans Ova Genetics share how they equip seedstock and commercial producers to harness the power of the female. Listen now wherever you prefer podcasts or catch the video on YouTube at https://lnkd.in/gH3kJvys

Have you ever wondered how the work that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association does as a Beef Checkoff contractor helps grow demand? Tonight on Cattlemen to Cattlemen, CEO Colin Woodall stops by the studio to explain how NCBA is driving consumer trust and market growth through strategic promotion, research, and education. You can hear the rest of this interview, learn how to implement a grazing management plan to improve your pastures, and look at how Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions is working to revolutionize how cattle producers manage their water. tonight on RFD-TV at 8:30pm ET or tomorrow on YouTube at https://lnkd.in/gH3kJvys

Meet the 2024 ESAP Region V Winner: LeValley Ranch of Hotchkiss, Colorado 🏔️ LeValley Ranch in Hotchkiss, Colorado, is a commercial cattle operation that seamlessly integrates federal and private rangeland to support livestock production, wildlife habitat, and range vigor with plant diversity, while also directly connecting to consumers and their community through direct marketing of beef. For five generations, the LeValley family has been stewards of the land and they achieve their goals through an overall philosophy of land health and management that concentrates on allowing time to rest, grazing moderately, and creating pastures where they are utilized in a different rotation in consecutive years. Diversification has also played a role in the ranch’s success with income support from a big game and bird hunting enterprise as well as through involvement in the beef supply chain with Homestead Meats processing facilities and retail store. Congratulations, LeValley Ranch! Thank you to our generous sponsors for their continued support of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Corteva Agriscience, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the National Cattlemen's Foundation.

By regularly assessing and considering the temperament of cattle, you can create a safer and more productive farming environment. 🌱

Meet the 2024 ESAP Region IV Winner: Blue Ranch of Moore County, Texas 🌾 With perennial water flowing and native grasses perfect for rotational grazing, Rex and Susan McCloy saw an opportunity to expand their extensive farming and cattle operation. A decade later, the Blue Ranch just south of Dumas in Moore County, Texas, is a benchmark for stewardship that yields highly efficient cattle production and a thriving wildlife habitat, while managing constant environmental improvements to the sundry rolling prairie in the northwestern Texas Panhandle. The McCloy’s goals are to achieve the highest levels of environmental, economic and social sustainability through holistic management practices; improve riparian areas to reduce erosion; create higher wildlife populations through improved natural habitats; and promote sustainable grazing practices by advocating at the local level and beyond. Congratulations, Blue Ranch! Thank you to our generous sponsors for their continued support of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Corteva Agriscience, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the National Cattlemen's Foundation.

Despite the date, this is no April Fool's joke! Tonight’s episode of Cattlemen to Cattlemen has valuable advice on how to navigate the spring cattle markets from the experts at CattleFax. We’ll also discuss NCBA’s research into red meat yield, and what the latest numbers mean for U.S. cattle producers. Be sure to tune in tonight on RFD-TV at 8:30pm ET or catch us on YouTube tomorrow at https://lnkd.in/gH3kJvys

This discussion between veterinarians and nutritionists delivers perspectives on optimizing feedlot performance through combined recommendations. TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods Drs. Kee Jim, Matt May, and Breck Hunsaker cover critical market challenges, strategic calf procurement decisions, and the role of data analytics in modern feedlot operations. The experts also explore the future of branded beef programs and the evolving relationship between commercial cattle producers and feedlots. Hear their insights for feedlot operators, cattle producers and industry professionals navigating today's complex market dynamics while preparing for future opportunities in beef production. Full episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts or on YouTube at https://lnkd.in/gSUGjG8h