EVENT COVERAGE

Anniversaries. Whether it’s five years, 20 years or 50 years, they give us an opportunity to reflect and refocus – and that’s exactly what happened at the 50th anniversary of the Beef Improvement Federation.

From pet food, to fast food, to ads in the weekly newspaper, a common trend in the retail world is encouraging bigger and better beef.

Colin Woodall, senior vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), told producers at the Texoma Cattlemen’s Conference that beef interests are hitting a high peak of negotiations headed into the summer, as they relate to transport rules, the farm bill, export trade and beef labeling.

When National Beef Quality audits from three decades ago began revealing bruised carcasses and primals, butchers and retailers told industry representatives there was a problem – cancer in their beef cattle.

Cattle producers preparing to add more livestock to the cow-calf herd should be willing to include one interested party before heading to the sale.

The 2018 Cattle Raisers Convention wrapped up on March 25 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Attendees from across the state and country gathered to hear industry experts, engage in educational opportunities, connect with other ranchers and browse an enormous trade exposition featuring the latest and greatest products available to cattle raisers.