Author: Alabama Cattlemen's Association

FALL YOUTH FIELD DAY

We are just a few weeks away from our Fall Youth Field Day— happening September 14, 2022 at CK Cattle in Hope Hull, AL. Youth will gather from 9 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. and will discuss bull selection, bull development, understanding EPD’s, cool season forages and more. Registration is now open at www.BamaBeef.org/FieldDay, so round up your youth and head to Hope Hull!

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Final notices are officially hitting mailboxes— 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 9,410 members across the state. If you need county annual meeting or October Beef Month supplies, contact our office at 334-265-1867.

Montgomery Stockyard Hosts Last Weekly Sale

On Monday, August 22, Montgomery Stockyards hosted its last regular weekly sale. ACA staffers Erin Beasley, Reid McGuire and Kayla Greer enjoyed stopping by the market that’s been operating since 1958. “We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of our customers who have trusted us to market their cattle in our weekly sales,” market owner Jerry Etheredge said. “We would also like to say thank you to our buyers who helped make MSY a competitive market. We have been very fortunate to have some of the very best sit around the ring here over the years.”

While the Stockyard Cafe will remain open, Montgomery Stockyards will only operate board sales by video, through DVAuction, moving forward. Thank you, MSY, for more than 65 years of dedicated service to Alabama’s beef cattle industry.

SLE News

The Southeastern Livestock Exposition is steadily preparing for the 2023 PRCA rodeo in Montgomery! This week, the Sponsorship Committee met to discuss a strategy for fundraising. If you or your business would like to support the mission of the SLE through sponsorship, please reach out to Sarah Hunter by emailing shunter@bamabeef.org. She can send you information regarding the different sponsorship levels available for the upcoming rodeo. 

The SLE Board of Directors will gather in September two weeks prior to the Annual SLE Membership Meeting where exciting announcements will be made about the 2023 SLE Rodeo. 

SLE membership invoices are hitting mailboxes now. If you are interested in joining the SLE and becoming part of this outstanding legacy, you can request an application from Sarah Hunter at the ACA office. We are proud to join together with Alabama’s cowboys and cattlemen to raise money to support youth in agriculture! Save the dates for next year’s rodeo— March 17-19, 2023!  

BEEF 101 on Friday

This Friday, the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program will host a Beef 101 for 35 Ben E. Keith sales representatives at Auburn University. These sales reps will get a better picture of what branded beef programs are about and a detailed description of the pasture to plate story. Chambers County Cattleman Jim Collins will be coming to speak to them that morning about his operation before they move on to the meat lab to meet with AU Meat Lab Manager Barney Wilborn and Regional Extension Agent Dr. Alex Tigue.

October Beef Month Rundown

Beef Month is a time-honored tradition here in Alabama, and as a grassroots organization, we love to see Cattlemen’s Associations get creative in their celebrations. This October Beef Month, we have a friendly competition in store for our County Chapters. The ACA wants to see which of our counties in Alabama can celebrate Beef Month the best, so get your planning mode activated and your volunteers in place for our search for the best County Cattlemen’s Association of Beef Month!

Every event that your chapter participates in within the local community will count as points towards the competition. The county with the most points by November 1, 2022 will be declared the Cattlemen of Beef Month.

Here’s dates to keep in mind for the month-long celebration:

• September 26 – October 31: Bama’s Best Beef Competition
• October 2: BEEF at Talladega Superspeedway
• October 1 – 8: Mobtown Burger Week
• October 2 – 7: Beef Week in Alabama
  •  October 3: $5 off the “Holy Cow Burger” at Bill E’s in Fairhope, AL
  • October 4: Promote MobTown Burger Week
  • October 5: Free Appetizer with the purchase of the Brisket Plate at Bow & Arrow in Auburn
  • October 6: $2 off the “Zach’s Tot Roast” at West End Grill in Huntsville
  • October 7: Get a free dessert at every Big Mike’s location with the purchase of a Ribeye
• October 8: 2^nd County Steak Sandwich Cookoff at Helena Hollow in Shelby County
• October 12 – 18: Beef in the Retail Case Week
• October 15: “Where’s The Beef? Cook-Off” at the Alabama National Fair

SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND NCBA CONVENTION 

The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is headed to the Big Easy, and funding is available to offset some costs for producers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is offering a variety of scholarships and grants to help producers attend CattleCon23, which will be held Feb. 1-3, 2023, in New Orleans. 

Scholarship recipients receive a complimentary Education Package registration and discounted housing accommodations for three nights, Feb. 1-3, 2023. Scholarships will be awarded to up to five beef cattle industry members, up to three young beef producers, and up to three students (currently enrolled in classes) in the industry. Applications for all scholarship categories are due by Sept. 23, 2022, and will be evaluated based on eligibility and answers to application questions.

In addition to the scholarship program, NCBA also offers the Rancher Resilience Grant, which is designed to support cattle producer attendance at impactful education events, such as Cattlemen’s College held prior to convention. Administered by NCBA, the grant is made possible by a partnership between the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Cargill Protein. To apply for a grant to cover registration costs and two nights hotel, visit  www.ncba.org/producers/rancher-resilience-grant. Cattlemen’s College will be an event option once convention registration opens in October. 

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 collegestudents 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.

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. 

Thanks for reading this week’s post! Until we post again, we want to remind you that you can stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

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!

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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 9,352 members across the state. Board members, we will see you tomorrow for the August Board of Directors Meeting— August 18 at 10 a.m.

During the board meeting tomorrow, Ali Cantrell will have October Beef Month Boxes available for any county attending. If you are not able to attend or you need some extra goodies to celebrate Beef Month, contact Ali.

Birmingham Barons Tabling Night

On Friday, August 19, Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association, along with ACA Director of Education & Outreach Ali Cantrell, will be hosting a tabling night at Birmingham Barons stadium. They will be serving steak samples during the game and giving out beef swag to all attending. According to the Barons stadium there should be at least 3,500 at least in attendance that night. This is all part of our season sponsorship with the Barons where we have an Nicely Done, Beef ad running during the fourth inning of every home game with a cowboy cam to follow.

Producer Education Events

Last week ACA Director of Field Services Reid McGuire attended the Gulf Coast Cattlemen’s Conference in Atmore. There was a great turnout and attendees got to hear from some excellent speakers who covered topics such as forages, financial management, and markets. It was a great opportunity to visit with existing members as well as promote the association. 

Reid, along with Erin Beasley who spoke on on the local beef sales panel, also attended the Stockmanship and Stewardship event at Auburn University this past weekend. Attendance was strong, with almost 50 people attending the BQA certification class. It was very encouraging to see this kind of enthusiasm for improving management practices and producing a safe, quality product!

To keep up with producer education events happening all across the state— such as Beef Cattle Short Courses and the Alabama Grazing Academy— visit our website at www.BamaBeef.org/Events.

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 9 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. and will discuss bull selection, bull development, understanding EPD’s, cool season forages and more. Registration is now open at www.BamaBeef.org/FieldDay so round up your youth and head to Hope Hull!

Scholarships to Attend NCBA Convention

The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is headed to the Big Easy, and funding is available to offset some costs for producers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is offering a variety of scholarships and grants to help producers attend CattleCon23, which will be held Feb. 1-3, 2023, in New Orleans. 

Scholarship recipients receive a complimentary Education Package registration and discounted housing accommodations for three nights, Feb. 1-3, 2023. Scholarships will be awarded to up to five beef cattle industry members, up to three young beef producers, and up to three students (currently enrolled in classes) in the industry. Applications for all scholarship categories are due by Sept. 23, 2022, and will be evaluated based on eligibility and answers to application questions.

In addition to the scholarship program, NCBA also offers the Rancher Resilience Grant, which is designed to support cattle producer attendance at impactful education events, such as Cattlemen’s College held prior to convention. Administered by NCBA, the grant is made possible by a partnership between the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Cargill Protein. To apply for a grant to cover registration costs and two nights hotel, visit  www.ncba.org/producers/rancher-resilience-grant. Cattlemen’s College will be an event option once convention registration opens in October. 

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

APPLY FOR NCBA CONVENTION INTERNSHIP

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is offering collegestudents 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.

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. 

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!

Thanks for reading this week’s post! Until we post again, we want to remind you that you can stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

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!

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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!

Thanks for reading this week’s post! Until we post again, we want to remind you that you can stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

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!

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2022 Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts

That’s a wrap— regional meetings are in the books! We have enjoyed delicious food, fun giveaways and some very welcomed fellowship at our Regional Cattlemen’s Cookouts in Grove Hill, Troy, Moundville, Wetumpka, Moulton and Guntersville throughout the summer months. What a great time to visit with members across the state, share association and checkoff updates and learn about the activities happening across the different regions. Thanks to all who joined us for these fun and informative sessions. We’re already looking forward to next year’s events!

Junior Cattlemen Board of Directors

This week ACA Director of Field Services and AJCA State Adviser Reid McGuire hosted the AJCA Board of Directors at the ACA office for its summer meeting. The group discussed goals for the year, 2022 Round-Up, and began planning the Fall Youth Field Day, schedule for mid-September. Special thanks to Montgomery County Cattlemen’s President-Elect Eddie Westbrook and wife, Anita, for hosting us Friday evening for a meal, and Jacee May of Corteva Agriscience for coming to do professional development training with the young leaders! 

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

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.

Child Nutrition Professional Development

ACA Director of Education & Outreach Ali Cantrell will head to different Child Nutrition Professional Development programs in Birmingham on August 4, 9, & 10. She will speak on preparing and serving beef as part of school nutrition programs. She will present to Homewood, Vestavia, Pelham, Midfield, Oxford City, Jacksonville and Alabaster City school systems.

Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Class IX Session 2

This weekend the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) Class IX will travel to the Wiregrass for tours of the industry and growth in leadership development. The group will visit with Regional Vice President Bill Walding and tour the Wiregrass Research and Extension Center. They will spend time doing leadership development led by Micah Johnson of Alabama Extension. Florida Cattlemen’s President Pat Durden who has participated in young producer leadership training will share some insight with the group before they cross the Alabama/Florida line for a dairy farm tour.

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!

Thanks for reading this week’s post! Until we post again, we want to remind you that you can stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

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!

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Powell Awarded 2022 Checkoff Visionary Award

Dr. Billy Powell of Washington County, Alabama was presented with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s second annual Beef Checkoff Visionary Award during the General Session of the 2022 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Reno, Nevada. This honor recognizes an individual in the beef industry who has demonstrated exemplary support of and commitment to the Checkoff’s goals and vision.

Read the complete press release and watch the video played at the conference by clicking here.

Speaking of Reno, ACA is represented at NCBA Summer Meeting. ACA President-Elect Chuck Madaris is representing ACA in the policy meetings while President Jim Jordan sits in meetings about beef checkoff programming. Bill Lipscomb, who represents Alabama on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, is also in attendance, along with Executive Vice President Erin Beasley.

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.

ACA in MS

ACA Director of Education & Outreach Ali Cantrell traveled to Biloxi, MS this weekend to be a judge for their Discussion Meet competition. Ali has competed in this competition before with the Alabama Farmers Federation, and she was excited to be invited to judge at Mississippi Farm Bureau. It was a great competition, and Ali had the opportunity to meet with producers that are on the Mississippi and Alabama line and share membership with ACA and Mississippi Cattlemen’s.

Visiting Stockyards

This week ACA Director of Field Services Reid McGuire had the opportunity to make stockyard visits throughout the state. He enjoyed getting to connect with producers at weekly sales and to better understand the challenges they are facing. He’ll be making more visits as board sales begin to ramp up this fall and would love to visit with you about how we’re putting checkoff dollars to work!

BEEF 101, on the Menu!

This Friday, Ali will be hosting a Beef 101 for Ben E. Keith foodservice sales representatives. There will be 30 sales reps in attendance and then another 30 sales reps will be coming to attend the August 26 Beef 101. These sales reps will be learning about the Pasture to Plate story and get a greater understanding of the beef cuts that they sell on a daily basis.

AJCA Round-Up Survey

This week we sent out a survey to our Round-Up participants and parents. We appreciate the great feedback we have already received, and are looking forward to more in the upcoming week. We will discuss the results and any improvements we can make at our upcoming Junior Board meeting. If you attended Round-Up and would like to offer feedback, the survey link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JQC68ZT. Thank you for your support of this summertime youth event.

Speaking of AJCA, next week we will be hosting our AJCA Board of Directors in Montgomery for their first meeting. They will be discussing goals for this year, recapping the 2022 Round-Up, and planning for our fall field day. It will be a great opportunity for new directors to get to know each other, and better understand the board’s mission.

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!

Thanks for reading this week’s post! Until we post again, we want to remind you that you can stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

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!

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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 16^th 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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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 2^nd annual SLE Summer Picnic located at the new Pike Road Ag Center.

AJCA ROUND-UP Sponsorships

The 16^th 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

1. 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 
2. 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.     
3. 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

1. 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.  
2. In a medium size bowl combine mayo, grilled jalapeno, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.

BURGER BUILD

1. 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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BAINBRIDGE BLOCK PARTY

The staff of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, and Alabama Forestry Association would like to invite you to our Bainbridge Block Party on THIS Friday, June 24, 2022 at The MOOseum in downtown Montgomery. This event is meant to showcase the different ag commodities, associations, and entities within the state and how they can provide educational opportunities into your classrooms. All teachers that RSVP and attend will receive professional development hours and a certificate. Please RSVP to acantrell@bamabeef.org with your name and school by today, June 22.

We will be hosting a Sweet Grown Alabama Farmers market along with educational booths spread throughout. We encourage teachers, students, and the general public to come visit, tour The MOOseum, and head up to the 3^rd floor of the building for specialty videos and booths to explore. This event will be open to the general public from 11:00am – 2:00pm and food will be served from 11:30am – 1:30pm. We will be serving burgers, chicken wings, chips, and ice cream from Blue Ribbon Dairy!

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 June 30 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

Stopping by Culinary Schools

On Tuesday, ACA Director of Education & Outreach Ali Cantrell traveled to Lawson State Community College to speak to culinary students about the beef industry. They are studying meat processing during the months of June and July, so this discussion helped explain the process of raising and fabricating beef. Ali is working with Lawson State to schedule a Beef 101 program this summer at the Auburn Meats Lab.

AJCA ROUND-UP REGISTRATION LIVE

The 16^th 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  

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! 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!

Alabama Agribusiness Council

Erin and Sarah are currently attending the Alabama Agribusiness Conference at Fort Walton Beach where they have had the chance to network with and receive updates from industry leaders. Guest speakers covered topics including an Alabama Ag Economic Outlook, as well as an update on workforce training opportunities from a representative from the Alabama Workforce Development Initiatives. The second day of the conference was filled with ag education updates from Auburn University President Dr. Chris Roberts and Auburn University College of Agriculture Dean Dr. Paul Patterson. The conference concluded with a legislative outlook discussion panel. 

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