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U.S. Cattle Industry Will Supplement Imminent Declines In Mexican Exports

2013-02-10 22:16:00| Beef

Grand Island Independent Over the last 30 years, Mexico has become an aggressive exporter of feeder cattle to the U.S. The U.S. has relied so heavily on these imports to supplement supply that experts are now calling the levels of imported Mexican feeder cattle unsustainable. According to a new report from the Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory (FAR) group, the availability of cattle for shipment is expected to post a steep decline in 2013, leaving the U.S. cattle feeding industry searching for ways to make up for this sharply reduced supply. read more

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Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners Honored At Cattle Industry Convention

2013-02-08 19:43:00| Beef

Beef Checkoff News Two producers were honored with the checkoffs annual national Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) award and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance (DBQA) award, created to recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers from across the country who incorporate BQA principles as part of the day-to-day activities on their operations. One individual was also recognized with the BQA Marketer Award, and one individual received the BQA Educator Award. read more

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Pork Commentary: Hog Industry Benefits from Cattle Supply Plummet

2013-02-05 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

CANADA - The US Hog industry should get a significant boost from the lack of cattle, writes Jim Long.

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Featured Keynotes At Cattle Industry Convention Include Inspirational Couple Behind The Blind Side And FOX Business Channel Host

2013-02-04 21:00:00| Beef

NCBA Release The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pleased to announce the lineup of speakers for the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention in Tampa, Fla. Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy will officially kick off the convention with keynote remarks during the General Opening Session, scheduled for Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. and sponsored by Boehringher Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. The Tuohys’ life was first chronicled in the bestselling book, The Blind Side which went on to become a Hollywood blockbuster film. read more

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