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!
Checkoff Council – Set to Meet
On Thursday, members of the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council will gather at the ACA for its quarterly meeting and update from staff. The crew will hear reports from second quarter programming, look ahead to third quarter lineups and review research proposals for funding. We look forward to a productive meeting with the council as we work together to put your checkoff dollars to work in Alabama!
Membership Update
Final notices will hit mailboxes soon— encourage members to renew and help us get to 10,000 members. We are so close to that goal! As of today, the ACA is proud to represent 9,327 members across the state. Board members, be sure to RSVP for next week’s August Board of Directors Meeting— August 18 at 10 a.m. Contact Jessica at our office by email or call us at 334-265-1867.
YOUNG CATTLEMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CLASS IX SESSION 2
This weekend the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) Class IX traveled to the Wiregrass for tours of the industry and growth in leadership development. The group visited with Regional Vice President Bill Walding and toured the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center. They spent time doing leadership development led by Micah Johnson of Houston County Extension. Florida Cattlemen’s President Pat Durden, who has participated in young producer leadership training, shared insight with the group and then they wrapped up the weekend with a tour at the farm of Max Bozeman in Elba, Alabama. A huge thanks goes to all of our hosts and speakers for making this a special weekend!
STOCKMANSHIP & STEWARDSHIP- COMING TO AUBURN!
Join us this weekend, 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
GULF COAST CATTLEMEN’S CONFERENCE
Calling all Gulf Coast Cattlemen! This one day conference is focused on issues and production practices specific to cattlemen on the Gulf Coast. Speakers from across the Southeast will be featured, covering information for both stocker and cow-calf producers. Topics include: Being a beef industry advocate, beef imports/exports and the roles they play in market prices, market outlook/price protection opportunities, reducing input costs, saving money on your fertilizer bill, managing bahiagrass and winter annuals, and stockpiling bahiagrass. A full vendor trade show will be incorporated.
The conference will be held Friday, August 12 at Faith Fellowship Church in Atmore. Lunch will be provided. To learn more or register, contact Kelly Palmer or visit this website. Be sure to say hi to ACA Director of Field Services Reid McGuire if you see him!
Two-Day Tick Symposium
Ticks— what are they? How they can affect your livestock, and how to effectively manage them. This webinar is for cattle producers, state animal health officials, veterinarians, and other industry stakeholders interested in learning how to identify the Asian Longhorned Tick and better manage its associated diseases and spread. Get registered and join in on the conversation August 23 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. EST. Register Now
Big Updates on 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 with Beef Systems Short Courses and Alabama Grazing Academy information, 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!
Apply for NCBA Convention Internship
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is offering college students a unique behind-the-scenes experience through its annual convention internship program. The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, the largest annual meeting of the U.S. beef cattle industry, will take place Feb. 1-3, 2023, in New Orleans.
Up to 18 interns will be selected and will be responsible for setting up the demonstration arena, assisting at committee meetings and Cattlemen’s College, participating in the NCBA booth, and posting on social media. NCBA will strive to provide students time to maximize industry networking.
Student interns must be able to work Jan. 29 – Feb. 4, 2023, provide their own transportation to New Orleans, and be at least a junior-level college student at an accredited university at the time of the event. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, preferably have a background in, or working knowledge of, the cattle and/or beef industry, and have experience with social media.
This one-of-a-kind opportunity offers college students the ability to network with industry stakeholders throughout the beef industry and gain valuable experience. Interns also receive a one-year NCBA student membership.
Interested students must complete an online Student Internship Application and submit college transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a resume. The application deadline is Oct. 21, 2022. For more information, contact Grace Webb at gwebb@beef.org.
Fall Youth Field Day
Save the date for our Fall Youth Field Day— September 14, 2022 at CK Cattle in Hope Hull, AL. Youth will gather from 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. and will discuss bull selection, bull development, understanding EPD’s, cool season forages and more. Be on the lookout for more information, coming soon!
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