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NCBA Board of Directors meeting sees new officers instated

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The NCBA Board of Directors meeting saw the passing of new resolutions and directives as well as the passing of the torch to new officers for 2014. Forrest Roberts, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, spoke to attendees about what he saw as one of the most important advantages of the […]

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Cattle Health and Wellbeing Committee discusses trade and regulations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Committee members and attendees to the Cattle Health and Wellbeing Committee meeting heard from experts about importing beef from Brazil and Argentina as well as new regulatory concerns of which to be aware. John Clifford, deputy administrator of USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, spoke to attendees about the risks associated with importing beef […]

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Discussion about new consumers at Architecture of Consumer Demand Outlook Session

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Attendees interacted with a panel of experts over the topic of reaching the millennial generation at the Architecture of Consumer Demand Outlook Session at the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention. This discussion was intended to guide the federation committee and subcommittee members as they make decisions for reaching a new consumer in the […]

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Global markets and rebuilding the herd: CattleFax Outlook Session

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Improving weather conditions, focusing on the global market for beef and rebuilding herds were the hallmarks of the CattleFax U.S. and Global Protein and Grain Outlook at the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention. A myriad of individuals spoke to producers about a wide variety of topics ranging from weather to outlooks on global […]

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2014 General Opening Session

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Attendees of the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention General Opening Session heard the story of an extraordinary leader and his experiences and how these relate to the problems the cattle industry faces. Richard Phillips, the merchant marine on which the movie Captain Phillips is based, was the keynote speaker for the opening session. Phillips spoke […]

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