Welcome to the Bama Beef Blog, where you can check out the latest news from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program and the Southeastern Livestock Expo. Keep reading for more info!
2022 REGIONAL CATTLEMEN’S COOKOUTS
We have enjoyed delicious food, fun giveaways and some very welcomed fellowship at our first two Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts. Up next is our West Central Alabama Cookout on TOMORROW in Moundville— we’d love to see you there! Click here for a map to check out when we’ll be headed to your neck of the woods! This event is FREE for ACA members to attend— all you have to do is click here to RSVP to attend your local meeting or call us at 334-265-1867. Guests who are not members will cost $25 per plate.
- June 30, 2022: West Central Alabama; Gvillo Lodge, Moundville
- July 12, 2022: East Central Alabama; Wetumpka Civic Center, Wetumpka
- July 19, 2022: Northwest Alabama, Moulton Rec Center, Moulton
- August 2, 2022: Northeast Alabama, Guntersville Rec Center, Guntersville
Big Fun at the Bainbridge Block Party
Last week, we hosted a successful Bainbridge Block Party with nearly 200 people attending. This was an event to showcase the top three agriculture commodities in Alabama, which all happen to have their trade organizations headquartered in downtown Montgomery on Bainbridge Street. Teachers were invited to come to the event to gain CEU hours and learn how they can best use incorporate materials and programs from Alabama agriculture commodity groups into their classrooms. About 20 teachers attended the day and joined in on the fellowship, food and fun!
SLE Summer Picnic
The Southeastern Livestock Exposition held a board meeting on June 25 to discuss exciting new ideas for the 2023 SLE Rodeo Livestock Week. After the board meeting, the membership and their families gathered to enjoy a low country boil, tailgate games and musical entertainment at the 2nd annual SLE Summer Picnic located at the new Pike Road Ag Center.
AJCA ROUND-UP Sponsorships
The 16th Annual Round-Up registration is now live! Join us July 14-17 at the Garrett Coliseum for a weekend packed full of educational events and cattle shows. We look forward to welcoming the youth of Alabama to compete and exhibit. Events like this are not possible without sponsorships. We are asking counties to consider a donation of $250.00. The counties that show their support of our youth by sponsoring at the amount of $250.00 or more will receive a star on the county sponsorship map that will be on display ringside. However, anyway you can support our juniors would be appreciated. Please consider supporting the AJCA Round-Up. It is requested that all donations be mailed to 201 South Bainbridge Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 by June 24, 2022. Thank you in advance for your continued support of Alabama’s youth in livestock.
For the full sponsor details, please check out our event website » https://cvent.me/KRGM5z
Stockmanship & Stewardship- Coming to Auburn!
Mark your calendars for August 12-13, 2022, to partake in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) premiere Stockmanship & Stewardship educational experience at the Auburn University Equestrian Center.
Register Now » https://www.stockmanshipandstewardship.org/events/auburn-al
The program will feature low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Educational certification, facility design sessions, industry updates and your choice of additional specialized education. The program sponsored by the NCBA, Merck Animal Health, and the Beef Checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Assurance program will allow attendees the opportunity to participate in educational sessions, a local beef cattle tour and a valuable networking reception.
Attendees will learn cutting-edge operation techniques through demonstrations by stockmanship experts Curt Pate and Dr. Ron Gill. Cattle enthusiasts will have the option to participate in Auburn’s Beef 201 program offering education in feeder grading, value-added marketing concepts, evaluation of harvest ready cattle, fabrication of carcasses combined with economic analysis, and off the farm locally produced niche market opportunities. Additionally, participants will be offered sessions on various topics including best-practices in nutrition and Southeast U.S. forage management, tools for improved sustainability, current herd health management concepts, beef advocacy training, and a unique program designed for teen junior cattlemen members.
- Full Registration ($100) – Access to all events & meals.
- One Day Registrations (Friday $30, Saturday $80) – Access to events on specified day only.
- Student Registration ($50) – Access to all events & meals with student ID
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
We are headed boldly in the direction of 10,000 members, and don’t forget that June 30 Over the Top Red Coat deadline! CONGRATS to Barbour, Butler, Cullman, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Franklin, Geneva, Hale, Henry, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington counties for already going Over the Top— and stay tuned for the FINAL list following tomorrow’s deadline! If you are hosting an annual meeting or summertime event, please contact Jessica Kennedy at our office to let her know OR complete this online form to notify us of your meeting, assign a mailout, and request a guest speaker. As always, leaders, we encourage you to enter new members and renewals by the 15th of each month to guarantee they stay on the magazine distribution list and to deposit checks in a timely manner. Also, PLEASE send county leader updates to the state office so we can update them for future mailings, emails, etc. Contact Jessica to let her know who your county officers are!
Talkin’ Beef Cattle
On Tuesday, staffer Ali Cantrell took the steer trailer to Payne Elementary in Selma, AL. She spoke to first through fifth graders about the importance of the beef industry and how cattlemen care for their animals.
On Wednesday, Kayla Greer visited the studio of The Land Show, hosted by Jonathan Goode of Southeastern Land Group, as she spoke about upcoming ACA events, the local beef niche market, and detailed out the Down to Earth campaign. Be sure to tune in on Saturday morning to hear the 20-minute interview!
Fourth of July Recipes
To find great recipes for the Fourth of July holiday, visit tinyurl.com/GrillingFavorites. Here’s one that caught our eye for Mushroom Swiss Burgers with Jalapeño Aioli— yum!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Pound Ground Beef (93% lean)
- 2 tsp steak seasoning blend
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 4 Swiss cheese slices
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomatoes slices
Jalapeno Aioli
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- Combine Ground Beef and 2 tsp. steak seasoning in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Set aside
- Heat sauté pan over medium until hot. Add olive oil and mushrooms, Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut sides down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted. During last minute of grilling, top each burger with cheese slice.
JALAPENO AIOLI
- Place jalapeno on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill). Remove from grill and let cool. Once cool remove the stem and seeds, dice into 1/4 inch cubes.
- In a medium size bowl combine mayo, grilled jalapeno, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.
BURGER BUILD
- Line top bun with 1 – 2 Tbsp. of Aioli mixture, Lettuce, and tomato. Top each burger with mushrooms and place them on bottom buns. Close the sandwiches and serve with a side.
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday and ENJOY BEEF!
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