|
With the Fourth of July under our belt, summer is appearing to be on
the downhill slide...and the calendar is filling up with cattle industry
events.
Of note, preparations for meetings at the 2007 Cattle Industry Summer
Conference July 16-20 in Denver are being made. The event is
co-sponsored by NCBA, the Cattlemen's Beef Board, American National
CattleWomen, Inc. (ANCW), and Cattle-Fax. Attendees can still register
on-site in Denver at the Adam's Mark Hotel.
NCBA's popular Issue Forums will take place on Wednesday, July 18. This
year, one Issue Forum will be devoted entirely to environmental policy
issues. Entertainment options for those attending the Summer Conference
include a Western Swing event sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and
USDA-NRCS, where the 2007 ESAP regional winners will be announced and
honored. More information including a schedule of events is posted on
NCBA's web site at www.beefusa.org/convscheduleofevents43
A unique celebration toward the end of July has even earned approval
from the Senate. For the third consecutive year, they have approved the
National Day of the American Cowboy, through Senate Resolution 130
sponsored by the late Senator Craig Thomas (R-Wyoming). The resolution
names July 28th, 2007 as the official National Day of the American
Cowboy. This event was set aside as a day to honor and remember the
contributions of the cowboy into the history of the American West. In
the newsletter items below we've included a cowboy poem in tribute to
this special day.
More listings below highlight additional upcoming events, and the
calendar on the American Cowman website has also been newly updated with
several events to come in the next few months. Check it out at americancowman.com/calendar/
Also a reminder to share your thoughts and ideas on the American Cowman
blog. This month we are asking for comments related to how you'll market
this fall's calf crop and lessons you've learned from past years.
Provide a comment at blog.americancowman.com/community_blog/
Finally for those of you who enjoy history, visit the following link for
a timeline on the history of American agriculture.
www.agclassroom.org/gan/timeline/index.htm
^ Back to Top
|
On Saturday, July 28, 2007, many across the country will take time
out to celebrate "The National Day of the American Cowboy." This special
event was set aside as an official day to honor and remember the
contributions of the cowboy into the history of the American West, and
to encourage Americans to live the values and the code of the cowboy.
This is the third year for the celebration; Ongoing efforts are aimed at
making the 4th Saturday in July a perpetual holiday in honor of
America's cowboys.
Ron Wilson, a self proclaimed Poet Lariet, has penned the following poem
for this special event, for more about his work visit www.ronscowboypoetry.com/
This is the day we set out to give praise,
To those who honor the Cowboy ways.
The American Cowboy is a true hero,
Who helped our nation to thrive and grow.
The cowboy was a true pioneer,
Who braved the wild western frontier.
^ Back to Top
|
Mid-summer can be a great time of year: grass is growing, cows are
in good body condition due to lush forages this spring, and calves are
old enough to be really growing and muscling-up. To me, there is
nothing better than watching a calf who is old enough to be out grazing
and growing on his own, and usually oblivious to where his mom is.
Often, because we like the look of those growing calves so much, the
majority of beef cattle producers (53% to be exact), decide when to wean
their calves primarily based on calf weight or age. Interestingly,
according to USDA survey data (Figure 1), only 7% of producers consider
cow body condition score as the primary factor to determine weaning
time. But perhaps we need to give that some extra thought.To read the
complete article, click on the headline above.
^ Back to Top
|
| advertisement |
|
Two million calves have been
enrolled.
One more reason why yours should be next.
NEW! Age
and source verification, an optional program enhancement.
- Convenience -- Sell to more than one packer or feedlot
without additional paperwork.
- Confidentiality -- Prevent access to sensitive
records.
- Flexibility -- Cattle enrolled in AgInfoLink's PVP for age
and source verification may be eligible for multiple PVP and Quality
System Assessment (QSA) programs.
Enrolling in SelectVAC® has never been easier. Visit www.selectvac.com or contact your
veterinarian or animal health supplier.
SelectVAC is a registered service mark of Pfizer Inc. © 2006
Pfizer Inc. All rights reserved. SVC06041
|
Devlon Ford, Agriculture Research Assistant at The Samuel Roberts
Noble Foundation, believes success with electric fences is all in how
the fence is built.
"Some people in the agricultural industry have, in the past, considered
electric fences to be a waste of time and money," Ford says. "Experience
has shown few circumstances in which electric fences will not work when
a fence is designed and built properly using the correct equipment."
Ford says a good electric fence begins with the energizer or charger.
To read the complete article, click on the headline above.
^ Back to Top
|
The 2007 Nebraska Grazing Conference is set for Aug. 7-8 in Kearney.
Well-known grazing guru Jim Gerrish, formerly of Missouri and now
headquarted in Idaho, will be the headline speaker for the event
addressing management intensive grazing.
Additional conference sessions include speakers on goat management, the
economic impacts of the expanding ethanol industry, and economics expert
Harlan Hughes will share his thoughts on stocking/restocking according
to weather and cattle cycles. To read the complete article, click on
the headline above.
^ Back to Top
|
Angus breeders and enthusiasts are invited to experience "Angus on
the Santa Fe," the 2007 Kansas Angus Tour, August 10-11. The two-day
event highlights 10 Kansas Angus breeders and cattle operations,
including tours of the following three ranches: Bohi Land and Cattle
Co., Wellsville, KS; Sankey's 6N Ranch, Council Grove, KS; and Clay
White Ranch, Peabody, KS. In addition, guest speakers and authentic
cowboy experiences, including meals and entertainment, are also planned.
To read the complete article, click on the headline above.
^ Back to Top
|
In early July, A&W restaurants launched their marketing program
called "Moove to American." The campaign began with a barge loaded with
35 cows that went across the New York Harbor to visit The Statue of
Liberty. The campaign is aimed to create awareness that their
restaurants serve 100% U.S. beef.
On their Web site, www.MooveToAmerican.org,
people can sign a petition through the month of July supporting 100%
U.S. beef. The petition will then be delivered to the National
Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Another beef product news item this month comes from Dairy Queen, the
treat category leader and one of the leaders in the quick service
restaurant (QSR) industry. It is beefing up its food menu with the
addition of All American, all-beef hot dogs at all Dairy
Queen/Brazier(R) and DQ Grill & Chill(R) locations nationwide. To
read the complete article, click on the headline above.
^ Back to Top
|
| advertisement |
|
 Gallagher has a field staff of 26 fencing professionals
willing to come to your farm or ranch to review your needs,
troubleshoot your problem or simply discuss your future plans.
Rotational grazing, predator problems, horse fencing or any fence
related issue; we will likely be able to provide you with an effective
and affordable solution!
Check out the Gallagher web site for the professional
nearest you.
|
|
|
|
You are subscribed to this newsletter as #email#
To unsubscribe from this newsletter go to: Unsubscribe
To subscribe to this newsletter, go to: Subscribe
For questions concerning delivery of this newsletter, please contact
our Customer Service Department at:
Customer Service Department
American Cowman
A Penton Media publication
US Toll Free: 866-505-7173
International: 847-763-9504
Email:americancowman@pbinews.com
Penton Media | 249 W. 17th Street | New York, NY 10011
|
|
|
