Photo Gallery: Cattlemen Overtake Nashville for Cattle Industry Convention

Jan. 30, 2012

BEEF Staff At Cattle Industry Convention

We couldn't possibly leave the convention without a staff picture in front of the BEEF sign!
Opening General Session

Bill Donald, 2011 NCBA president from Melville, MT, addressed the opening general session of the convention on Wednesday evening.
Bill Donald Films Live Bill On Beef

NCBA President Bill Donald and Montana Stockgrowers Association's Lauren Chase surprised the crowd at the Opening Session of the Cattle Industry Convention with an impromptu filming of their weekly video series, Bill On Beef. Watch an episode of Bill On Beef here.
Opening General Session

It was a full-house at the opening general session on Wednesday, Feb. 1. 7,000 cattlemen and women are expected to make the trip to Nashville.
Jill Ginn, 2011 ANCW President

Jill Ginn, Granbury, TX, served as the 2011 (and 60th) president of the American National CattleWomen.
U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell

During the opening general session on Wednesday evening, former U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell recounted his young life of service and experiences as one of the world’s top warriors. The Texas farm kid gave a detailed chronicling of the reconnaissance mission that is the basis of his 2007 chart-topping book entitled “Lone Survivor.”
Pete Bonds Honored With BEEF Stocker Award

Pete Bonds, Saginaw, TX, accepts the 2011 BEEF Stocker Award from BEEF’s Wes Ishmael (far right). Also pictured are Pete’s daughters April and Missy. Learn more about Bonds and the Bonds Ranch in this video.
Trailblazer Award Winners

Honored with BEEF magazine’s 2011 Trailblazer Award was Arizona’s Diablo Trust, which was formed by the Bar T Bar Ranch of Winslow, and the Flying M Ranch of Flagstaff. BEEF Senior Editor Burt Rutherford (right) presented the award to Bob and Judy Prosser of the Bar T Bar, and Mandy Metzger of the Flying M, during the Thursday morning award breakfast. Read more about the Diablo Trust here.
J.D. Alexander Present Betsey Donald Western Painting

Incoming NCBA President J.D. Alexander of Pilger, NE, presents Betsy Donald, wife of outgoing NCBA president Bill Donald of Melville, MT, with an original painting by western artist Bruce Graham. Read more about Alexander here.
Donald Recieves Commemorative Bridle

Outgoing NCBA President Bill Donald of Melville, MT, was presented with a commemorative bridle by his fellow Montana beef producers. Learn more about Donald at beefmagazine.com.
Elanco + Heifer International

This neat partnership by Elanco Animal Health and Heifer International is just one of the many generous donations occurring this week at the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville. Simply click on this link (or scan the QR code if you are at the trade show) and Elanco will donate a dollar to Heifer International. How great is that?
Boot Giveaway

We have had a constant stream of visitors to the BEEF booth and nearly everyone is signing up for the free pair of boots from Roper/Stetson!
Pose With BEEF

Look at what we found at the trade show? Stop by and take a picture by the BEEF sign!
Winner!

We have a winner from our app contest! Make sure to download the app now, it's the easiest way to stay connected from home!
Irradiated Beef Samples

Minnesota Beef Council's beef samples are drawing a crowd! They are serving irradiated beef burgers produced by Schwan's.
Free Samples At Booth #439

Minnesota Beef Council is handing out free beef samples during the trade show at the BEEF booth. Stop and visit us at booth #439.
Trade Show Is Ready For Visitors

Thousands of producers hit the trade show floor the opening night of the Cattle Industry Convention. The Country Music Festival Welcome Reception sponsored by Micro BeefTechnologies, Certified Angus Beef, John Deere and RFD-TV.
Gaylord Opryland Sights

What a sight for sore eyes! The convention is being held at the Gaylord Opryland hotel in Nashville, TN. The hotel stretches over 27-acres and has many beautiful landscapes like this.
I Heart Beef

Hungry? Conrad Kvamme from the Minnesota Beef Council will be serving electronic-beam pasteurized ground beef at the BEEF booth all week.
BEEF Booth #439

The BEEF booth at the NCBA trade show is hopping. Visitors can sign up for a free subscription of BEEF, enter to win a pair of Roper boots and get free samples of beef.
Marcus Luttrell Signs Books

Opening general session Keynote Speaker Marcus Luttrell signs copies of his 2007 #1 New York Times best-selling book, Lone Survivor. Luttrell shared his emotional story of his time as a Navy Seal in the mountainous border of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Operation Red Wing.
BEEF. It's What's For Dinner.

Incoming NCBA President J.D. Alexander’s daughter Kesa was in the beef-promotion spirit at her father’s induction, sporting this jacket that read: “BEEF. It’s What’s For Dinner.”
The Judds

Trade show visitors got a visit from the Judds at the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, Feb. 1. You never know who you will find in Nashville!
Where Are You From?

Cattlemen came from all over the country to connect with friends and industry professional. This map in the lobby of the trade show allows cattlemen to document where their home is.
Jory + Rory

Attendees at the Wednesday night Welcome Reception were entertained by country music artists Jory + Rory.
Ingenity Heifer Grab

Not all heifers are created equal. Stop by the Ingenity Heifer Grab game to see if you can find the lucky heifer!
Roper Western Wear

It wouldn't be a NCBA Tradeshow without plenty of western wear. Remember, you can stop by the BEEF Booth to enter to win a pair of new footwear!
Boat Rides

When we say this hotel has everything, we mean everything. Hotel guests can even take a boat ride down the river.
Ritchey Ear Tags

Ear tags are a cow's form of jewelry right? Stop by Ritchey Mfg Co. to get your own personalized ear tag, perfect as a key chain or luggage tag. You truly can find everything at the NCBA Trade Show.
TEAM BEEF

The BEEF Team snapped a picture in front of the larger-than-life BEEF sign. From left to right is Kim Zilverberg, Debbie Norton, Roger Randall, Jay Carlson, Leah Mindemann, Joe Roybal, Burt Rutherford, Heather Rossow, Amanda Noyce, Jan Ford, Forrest Laws, Jamie Purfeerst & Amanda Radke.
Rutherford Speaks To Beef CouncilsMany

Senior Editor Burt Rutherford spoke on a media panel for State Beef Councils at the Cattle Industry Convention.
Practical Educational Seminars

Many different practical application seminars were available during the Cattle Industry Convention. This is a reproductive technology seminar offered by taught by ABS Global.
Cattlemen's College

A group of Cattlemen's College participants listen in on a practical application seminar. The Cattlemen's College took place on Wednesday, Feb. 1 and was sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health.
300 Day Grazing Seminar

During the Cattlemen's College sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, Dr. Tom Troxel and researchers at University of Arkansas discussed the 300 Day Grazing System. Find more information about that program in this BEEF story.

Not attending this year's Cattle Industry Convention? You can stay connected with the BEEF Photo Gallery. Photos will be continuously added so make sure to stop back to see new photos throughtout the week. If you are in Nashville, stop by booth #439 to visit.

Cattlemen Overtake Nashville for Cattle Industry Convention

BEEF Staff At Cattle Industry Convention

Opening General Session

Bill Donald Films Live Bill On Beef

Opening General Session

Jill Ginn, 2011 ANCW President

U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell

Pete Bonds Honored With BEEF Stocker Award

Trailblazer Award Winners

J.D. Alexander Present Betsey Donald Western Painting

Donald Recieves Commemorative Bridle

Elanco + Heifer International

Boot Giveaway

Pose With BEEF

Winner!

Irradiated Beef Samples

Free Samples At Booth #439

Trade Show Is Ready For Visitors

Gaylord Opryland Sights

I Heart Beef

BEEF Booth #439

Marcus Luttrell Signs Books

BEEF. It's What's For Dinner.

The Judds

Where Are You From?

Jory + Rory

Ingenity Heifer Grab

Roper Western Wear

Boat Rides

Ritchey Ear Tags

TEAM BEEF

Rutherford Speaks To Beef CouncilsMany

Practical Educational Seminars

Cattlemen's College

300 Day Grazing Seminar

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