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Virginia Veterinarian, Beef Producer Takes Reins As NCBA Chief Veterinarian

After spending 27 years practicing veterinary medicine, one year as a congressional fellow and more than 11 years managing her family’s cow-calf operation, Kathy Simmons, D.V.M., started a new role today, May 7, 2012, as chief veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Simmons will focus on animal care and health regulatory issues both domestically and internationally.

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  • May 25, 2012
    Article

    National Meat Association, North American Meat Processors Association Consolidate

    July 1 is the start date for the North American Meat Association (NAMA) - the brand new association created by the consolidation of the two venerable meat industry association leaders – the National Meat Association (NMA) and the North American Meat Processors Association (NAMP). On that date, both associations literally will cease to exist – and the entirely new association NAMA will start. The elected leaders of both associations have kept a low profile, focusing with other members and their association staff on a seamless transition....More
  • May 14, 2012
    Article

    Checkoff Holds “Rail To Retail” Boot Camp

    “Rail to Retail” was the theme of the checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI) 2012 Beef Boot Camp. The 1 1/2-day conference was held May 8-9 in Tunkhannock and Wyalusing, PA. ...More
  • May 11, 2012
    video

    Beef Producers Learn The Art Of Fish Throwing

    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....More
  • May 9, 2012
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    The Purpose Of The 4C Summit

    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....More
  • May 8, 2012
    video

    Chef Rory Schepisi: From Vegetarian To Steakhouse Owner

    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....More
  • May 8, 2012
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    Meet Chef Scott Popovic, Certified Angus Beef

    Chef Scott Popovic, corporate chef for the Certified Angus Beef brand in Wooster, OH, explains his beef cooking philosophy and why he became a chef....More
  • May 8, 2012
    video

    How To Grill The Perfect Steak

    Chef Scott Popovic from Certified Angus Beef explains the basics of grilling up a perfect steak....More
  • May 7, 2012
    Article

    Virginia Veterinarian, Beef Producer Takes Reins As NCBA Chief Veterinarian

    After spending 27 years practicing veterinary medicine, one year as a congressional fellow and more than 11 years managing her family’s cow-calf operation, Kathy Simmons, D.V.M., started a new role today, May 7, 2012, as chief veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Simmons will focus on animal care and health regulatory issues both domestically and internationally....More
  • Apr. 25, 2012
    Article

    Animal Science Heads Gather To Chart Future

    For more than two decades, animal sciences departments have seen a slow but steady decline in government funding for research. While one leading scientist says that’s partly researchers’ fault, the fact remains that the plant side of the ag research community has been far more successful in snagging the lion’s share of research funding. Beginning this week, animal science department heads are going to change that situation...More
  • Apr. 25, 2012
    Article

    John Paterson To Coordinate NCBA Producer Education Program

    ohn Paterson, Ph.D., a cattle producer and well-known beef cattle extension specialist who was previously with Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, has joined the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) as the organization’s executive director for producer education. He replaces Tom Field, Ph.D., who was named director of the University of Nebraska Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneur Program....More
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