Special Convention Edition

Cattle Industry News

Cattlemen Applaud Selection of Mike Johanns
Nebraska Governor Nominated to be USDA Secretary 

Washington, D.C. (December 2, 2004) – America’s cattlemen are excited to receive news that President Bush is nominating Governor Mike Johanns of Nebraska to be Secretary of Agriculture. 

“Governor Johanns was born and raised on a cattle operation and knows first-hand the needs of producers and rural communities,” says Jan Lyons, a Kansas cattle producer and president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). “He has served six years as governor of one of our nation’s largest cattle-producing states, and we’re enthusiastic about working with him.”

During his tenure as governor, Mike Johanns focused on many key agriculture issues including tax reform, trade, drought relief and value-added incentives for agriculture.  Johanns’ long list of accomplishments has provided real benefits for ag producers in Nebraska and nationwide. 

“These are all key issues for America’s beef producers, and we’re grateful to have a nominee with such passion in these areas,” says NCBA Chief Executive Officer Terry Stokes.  “Governor Johanns has worked in the past to develop polices to help producers. We’re confident that as Secretary of Agriculture, he will continue this work in the future.”

“Mike Johanns is an excellent choice to be Ag Secretary,” says Chandler Keys, NCBA vice president of government affairs. “He’ll be able to hold his own with Washington’s policy-makers, while providing producers across the country with leadership at the USDA.”

Missouri Cattlemen’s Association News

MCA Convention Features Record Number of Trade Show Exhibitors

Attention Cattlemen and women - no matter what kind of product or service you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find it at the 2004 Missouri Cattle Industry Trade Show.  Over 75 businesses – including more than 15 new companies - will be on hand to showcase a wide variety of products and services.  For a complete list of trade show exhibitors, visit http://mocattle.com/Convention/exhibitor_list.htm. 

Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show – December 9-12, 2004

Schedule, Registration Form Now Available Online

It’s not too late to make plans to attend the 2004 Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show, held December 9-12 at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO.  In addition to the annual meetings of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri CattleWomen, convention attendees can participate in a wide range of activities. Some of this year’s highlights include:

• Cattlemen’s College - featuring the Sire Selection Game, an Animal ID Forum, and more!
• Trade Show – a record number of exhibits, including over 15 new companies, featuring a wide variety of products and services.
• Cattlemen’s Dinner and Foundation Auction – two of your favorite events in a new format!
• 100^th birthday of the hamburger celebration and lunch – enjoy the Ultimate Burger Bar.
• Awards Dinner – celebrate the achievements of the past year with special guest Jim McAdams, Vice President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. 
• New Junior Activities – including a scavenger hunt, beef quiz bowl, and a junior game night.

In addition to the great activities planned, Tan-Tar-A has several amenities for your enjoyment including a spa, bowling alley, arcade, pool and fitness center, and the Timber Falls Indoor Water Park.  Tan-Tar-A is also very affordable, with room rates of only $72 per night (plus tax) for four people.  Tan-Tar-A offers convention-goers a special discount pass to the indoor water park for only $12 per person for a day pass. 

To register for convention, fax your registration form to (573) 499-9167.  You may also register on-site – look for the MCA registration booth in the lobby of Tan-Tar-A.   For a complete schedule and registration information, please call (888) 499-9162 or visit http://mocattle.com/convention.htm

Calendar of Events

Dec. 4               Benton Co. Cattlemen – American Legion, Cole Camp, 4:00 trade show, 6:00 p.m. dinner

Dec. 4               Texas Co. Cattlemen – Texas County Fairgrounds, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 6               Macon Co. Cattlemen – Long Branch Restaurant, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 7               Southwest Cattlemen – Freistatt Lions Building - Freistatt, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 7               Boone Co. Cattlemen – Cattle Industry Headquarters – Columbia, 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 8               Clark Co. Cattlemen – Black Hawk Primary School – Kahoka, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 9-12          Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show – Tan-Tar-A, Osage Beach, MO

                        There will be no Prime Cuts e-mail next week; please join us at convention!

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