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My adrenaline is still pumping from this weekend's
excitement in Rapid City, SD, where the 2011 National Beef Ambassadors
were selected in a national competition. I had a fun weekend visiting
with friends and colleagues, and the caliber of young people who showed
up to compete was incredible. I’m proud to say that after an intense
weekend of media training, these ambassadors are equipped to represent
America’s farmers and ranchers in their travels and through online
conversations.
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With meat consumption on the increase, livestock producers
will have to double their output when the world population hits 9
billion, experts attending the World Meat Congress say.
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A letter recently written to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack by
animal welfare expert, Temple Grandin, suggests the well-being of
livestock could be threatened if a proposed rule to require packers to
market and sell livestock through dealers is implemented.
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For the first time in many years the cattle market looks
rosy and typical of that outlook is the fact that more than a few folks
sitting on acreage are thinking they might like to pick up some beef
cattle.
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Meet BEEF Daily Editor Amanda Nolz. With
her boots planted firmly on the ground as both a cattle producer and an
agriculture writer and speaker, this young cattle industry professional
presents her unique perspective on pertinent industry issues and trends
each Monday to Thursday morning.
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