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BeefCast update for February 18, 2010, Steve Foglesong is Optimistic New President of National Cattlemen's Beef Association

John Blue — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:02:38 +0000

For those of us in the cow-calf segment of the beef industry, this time of year is always exciting. Many of us are in the midst of our Spring calving season.

In spite of the challenges the weather conditions have brought during these early months of the year, it is always amazing to witness the vigor of newborn calves as they plow through a foot of snow. That resilience is certainly something to step back and take notice of. And even mirror in the way that we approach the tasks and hurdles of our daily lives.

BeefCast^® Conversations

NCBA's New Prez is Optimistic

Steve Foglesong is an optimistic new president of National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

Current market trends for boxed beef, fed and feeder cattle

Jim Robb, Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, paints the picture of the current and future outlook for the feeder cattle, fed cattle and boxed beef markets.

Agriculture Telling its Story With Social Media

Farming Your Online Community: Social Networks and Beyond Michele Payn-Knoper, Cause Matters Corp., says "If you do not learn how to use social media to tell your story in agriculture, others will, and possibly already are!"

Food Consumer Insight Panel #Foodchat brought together four non-agricultural food consumers to share their thoughts on issues and concerns on food and its production. This was an opportunity for those in agriculture to listen.

Farmers and Ranchers Are Using New / Social Media FollowFarmer has a set of curated set of Twitter based agricultural participants. And here are a few beef focused professionals using social media to tell their story.

BeefCast^® Headliners

Dr. Ronald Lemenager, the BeefBlog

What the hell are you feeding us? Stories of this ilk are included in The Beef Blog to inform those in our industry how agriculture is being presented to and perceived by the public.

Meggie Foster

Feeding consumers with what they want to hear With recent national media reports painting grim pictures of the dairy industry and the use of antibiotics in farm animals, it seems the agriculture community has become a serious target in media circles run by the likes of CBS Evening News Correspondent Katie Couric. And whether we like it or not, Couric is a  strong voice in millions of family homes across the United States,  unfortunately she is sure to make an impact on consumers choices.

BeefCast^® Conference Connection

Cattle Industry Annual Convention

What does it take to be the National Stocker of the Year? Leo Hollinger, of Hollinger Cattle Co. and this year's National Stocker of the Year Award Winner, provides his perspective on finding success in the stocker segment.

An Interactive Debate with Industry Leaders The grassroots beef producers from across the country engage in an industry issues debate with various industry leaders about the current state and future of our business. Part 1 and Part 2.

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A Look Into the Future of the Cattle Industry

Truffle Media Networks — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:12:42 +0000

A Look Into the Future of the Cattle Industry This is a two part dynamic look into the future of the cattle industry with six beef industry leaders and innovators. Part 1 and Part 2.

BeefCast update for January 22, 2010, A look back at 2009 and a look ahead to 2010

John Blue — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:27:15 +0000

Well, the countdown to the premier beef industry event is nearly over. I hope that you have made your plans to be with us next week in San Antonio for the Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show.

This year’s event looks to be exceptional with several new features and great educational opportunities. If you’re going to be there next week, let’s catch up for a few moments and talk about how we at BeefCast can better help you. Just drop me a note.

If you won’t be able to make it off the ranch next week, I certainly understand. So don’t worry, we will bring you the conversations and latest information on industry issues and emerging technologies right here at BeefCast.

BeefCast^® Conversations

How can you manage moldy corn and silage to ensure cowherd and newborn calf performance?

Dr. Kathleen Emery, Nutritionist and DVM, weighs in on how we can best manage higher levels of molds and mycotoxins to manage our cowherd as we enter the calving season to ensure newborn calf performance.

A look back at 2009 and a look ahead to 2010

Gary Crawford, United States Department of Agriculture, shares a look back at 2009 and a look ahead to 2010.

What will the cattle market trends be for this new year?

Jim Robb, Director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, shares his thoughts on what trends we can expect to see in 2010 for feeders, fed cattle and boxed beef.

Agriculture discussions on Social Media channels

Antibiotics and their use in food production discussion.

Food Myths and Legends discussion.

BeefCast^® Headliners

Dr. Ronald Lemenager, the BeefBlog

Tips To Protect Your Cattle And Property Post from Southern Livestock Publishing "Cattle rustling can conjure up different thoughts depending on who you are." "Unfortunately, cattle rustling is still a serious issue."

Don Tyler, New Year--New Attitudes

As we replace the wall calendar and the doodle sheet that covers our desktop, it is a good time to review procedures, policies and priorities. This is the time of year that our employees seem to be the most open to new ideas—and the most accepting of change. To maximize this opportunity, many operations schedule company-wide meetings to communicate with all the employees and provide a forum for feedback and discussion.

BeefCast^® Conference Connection

Coming up

Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show Jan. 27-30, 2010, San Antonio, TX. "Its a good opportunity to interact with members of the livestock industry and to become more informed on a variety of topics of interest."

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