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Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) Chats About 2012 Farm Bill

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:02:00 +0000

NCBA Associate Director of Communications Mary Geiger caught up with Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) to chat about the 2012 Farm Bill. Rep. Lummis, who sits on the House Committee on Appropriations, is optimistic about the bill. She says tough cuts will need to be made but anticipates a more streamlined, efficient Farm Bill. She hopes to maximize the effectiveness of the bill while also cutting costs.

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BEEF And Roper Cowboys and Cattlemen

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:49:00 +0000

BEEF and Roper Apparel & Footwear are celebrating the hardworking, dedicated men in agriculture with the BEEF Daily Cowboys and Cattlemen Photo Contest. Watch a video compilation of all the entries here.

Beef Producers Learn The Art Of Fish Throwing

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:12:00 +0000

An audience participation exercise that was part of the Pike Place Fish Market session at the 4C Summit involved instruction on the proper way to catch a fish. Pike Place Fish Market (www.pikeplacefish.com) is a historic, open-air market in the heart of Seattle. People come from all over the world to watch the world-famous crew of fishmongers throw fish and interact with customers.

CAB® Education & Culinary Center Grand Opening

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:59:00 +0000

Certified Angus Beef ® formally opened its new Education & Culinary Center on May 5 with a lavish dinner of CAB product prepared by some of the nation’s top chefs. Here’s a photo gallery of some of the activities leading up to and including the gala event in Wooster, OH.

The Purpose Of The 4C Summit

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:36:00 +0000

Mark Shaw and Eric Schilling explain the purpose and the aims of the 4C Summit, which signifies meeting Challenges, making Connections, establishing Collaboration, and empowering Commitment. The 4C Summit, held in Seattle in mid April, was a collaboration between Elanco and Micro Beef to provide producers with information to add value to their operations.

Consider Both The Environment & The Consumer In Sustainability

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:33:00 +0000

Tom Sunderland, vice president of marketing and communications for Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC, headquartered in Seattle, talks about sustainability and food producers’ responsibility to both consider the environment and people.

Celebrating Cowgirls & Cattlewomen

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:17:00 +0000

BEEF Daily is celebrating all of the dedicated women in agriculture with our latest BEEF Daily Photo Contest. We are proud to showcase all of gorgeous entries in a video slide show and this impressive gallery.

Effective Employee Management Begins With Understanding Personality Styles

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:23:00 +0000

Managing a feedyard is easy. Managing the employees is the hard part. An Extension feedyard specialist says understanding who you are and your personality type, understanding who your employees are and their personality types, and knowing how to wade the swamp between various personality traits can help in not conveying unintended messages.

Feedlot Tour | Triangle H Grain & Cattle Co.

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:45:00 +0000

Curious about what a cattle ranch is like? Virtually tour Triangle H Grain and Cattle Co., an integrated operation south of Garden City, KS, that includes farming, cow-calf production and a feedlot. Owned and operated by the Hands family, the operation was an early investor in U.S. Premium Beef and their goals for the cattle operation are to produce the highest quality beef they can.

Chef Rory Schepisi: From Vegetarian To Steakhouse Owner

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:48:00 +0000

Chef Rory Schepisi, chef, host and restaurateur, is executive chef at her Boot Hill Saloon & Grill (www.boothillvega.com) in Vega, TX. She recounts how a former New Jersey vegetarian found her way to Vega, TX.