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!
Membership # of the Day: 9,233
Welcome, Reid!
Reid McGuire recently joined the ACA to serve as Director of Field Services— the position left vacant by Morgan Desselle. McGuire, a native of Waverly, AL grew up participating in the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA), including serving on the AJCA Board of Directors. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he participated in the Livestock Judging Team. Most recently, McGuire has worked in sales with Gallagher. His job with the ACA will include managing the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association and the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), executing producer checkoff programming and representing the association at cattle industry events across the state. Be sure to say hi next time you see him out and about!
Round-Up Recap!
The 16th Annual AJCA Round-Up is in the books! The Round-Up is more than a calf show. There are multiple educational contest that happen throughout the weekend. The fun kick off on Thursday as youth and families join us in the Teague and Lewis barns for food and entertainment— including bouncy houses and a volleyball tournament. Friday was full of contests, from grooming, sales talk, and cooking competitions— we had it all! Saturday and Sunday brought the Market Show, Showmanship Contest and Breeding Heifer Show.
We would like to thank all the hands that played a part in making sure this weekend was a success for the youth! This event would not be possible without the sponsors and volunteers! We would also like to congratulate all the exhibitors on their achievements throughout the weekend!
Junior Board of Directors & Officers
President, District 2: Russell Jordan, Clay County
Vice President. District 1: Abby Burgess, Blount County
Treasurer, At-Large: Rex Harrison, Cullman County
Secretary, District 4: Alyvia Watson, Mobile County
Ex-Officio: Corley Williams, Marshall County
District 1: Amelia Thrower, Marshall County
District 2: Lyndee Meadows, Randolph County
District 3: Gus Ashley, Montgomery County
District 3: Ashbee Norman, Montgomery County
District 4: Annabelle Wesley, Pike County
At-Large: Faith Dillard, Geneva County
Congratulations to the Top 5 Prospect Market Animals:
Grand Champion Prospect Market Animal – Gus Ashley of Montgomery County
Reserve Champion Prospect Market Animal – Jewel Thompson of Lee County
Third Overall Prospect Market Animal – Carson Fallin of Blount County
Fourth Overall Prospect Market Animal – Wyatt Johnston of Pike County
Fifth Overall Prospect Market Animal – Abbeigh Jo Gibson of Washington County
Congratulations to the Top Progress Market Animals:
Grand Champion Progress Market Animal: Victoria Thompson of Lee County
Reserve Champion Progress Market Animal: Greer Jones of Pike County
Congratulations to the Top 5 Showmen in Each Division
Senior Top 5:
Shelby Oglesby, Jewel Thompson, Victoria Thompson, Abbeigh Jo Gibson and Audra Graves
Intermediate Top 5:
Sara Faust, Rex Harrison, Ashbee Norman, Annabelle Wesley and Gus Ashley
Junior Top 5
Claire Smith, Laura-Landers Franklin, Brooklyn Price, Hudson Thornton and Jessi Maples
Congratulations to the Top 5 Breeding Heifers
Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer – Annabelle Wesley of Pike County
Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer – Camden Upchurch of Clay County
Third Overall Breeding Heifer – Jewel Thompson of Lee County
Fourth Overall Breeding Heifer – Evan Rodeo of Cullman County
Fifth Overall Breeding Heifer – Amelia Thrower of Marshall County
Congratulations to the Top 5 Bred & Owned Breeding Heifers
Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Breeding Heifer – Audra Graves of Blount County
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Breeding Heifer – Avery Ruf of Limestone County
Third Overall Bred & Owned Breeding Heifer – Jessi Maples of Lee County
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Breeding Heifer – Victoria Thompson of Lee County
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Breeding Heifer – Eliza Downey of Autauga County
2022 REGIONAL CATTLEMEN’S COOKOUTS
We have enjoyed delicious food, fun giveaways and some very welcomed fellowship at the first five of our Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts in Grove Hill, Troy, Moundville, Wetumpka and Moulton. Last but certainly not least is the Northeast Alabama meeting in Guntersville and the Recreation Center on August 2 at 6pm— 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.
Talkin’ Beef
ACA Director of Education & Outreach Ali Cantrell will be speaking at the ALACTE Conference in Mobile on Thursday to Family and Consumer Science teachers. She will be highlighting the Beef 101 programs that we offer as well as discussing the 2023 Alabama Junior & Senior High School Beef Cook-off. This contest will be held on April 14, 2023 at Jefferson State Community College.
Next week, Ali will travel to Destin on Monday and Tuesday to attend the Alabama Grocers Association Convention. She will be hosting a booth in the trade show and talking with retailers about how the beef checkoff can help their business and educate their employees about their products.
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
BAMA BEEF EVENTS CALENDAR
The Bama Beef Events Calendar (www.BamaBeef.org/Events) is beginning to fill up with activities as we look toward the fall months. The Producer Education tab has been updated recently, as well as the Cattlemen’s Activities. As we get closer to fall, all of the tabs (especially the sales!) will start to fill up, so check it daily to make sure you don’t miss an event near you!
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