Cattle Industry News
Cattle-Fax Market Update
Fed cattle prices were $2-3 higher last week. Southern values were mostly $77-78 while Northern trade was $77-78 live and $122-125 dressed. Movement was moderate to active in all states. The cutout continued its lower trend. Through last Thursday, the Light Choice fell $3.18 to $125.29 and the Light Select dropped $4.63 to close at $117.90. Feeder cattle prices were mostly steady. Calf values were steady to $1 higher while commercial cow and bull prices were steady to $2 higher. -To join Cattle-Fax, call (800) 825-7525
Did you know?
Not only is beef an excellent source of nutrients, it is as lean as chicken! There are at least 19 cuts of beef that are leaner than a skinless chicken thigh and meet the USDA Labeling Guidelines for lean or extra lean.
Beefing Up The Working Women's Survival Show
Missouri Beef Industry Council staff will be conducting beef demonstrations on the Cooking Class Stage at the Working Women's Survival Show in St. Louis the weekend of Feb. 27-29. MBIC has been the primary stage sponsor for several years. The show averages 30,000 visitors each day. MBIC also has an informational exhibit at the show and provides consumers with information about beef nutrition, food safety and convenience products.
– Missouri Beef Industry Council
Missouri Cattlemen’s Association News
Nominees
Needed for Environmental Stewardship Awards Program
Attention
Cattlemen!
Are you proud of your environmental stewardship practices? Does someone you
know deserve recognition for their stewardship practices? If you answered
yes to either of these questions, please contact the MCA office! We are looking
for an MCA member that employs good environmental stewardship on his or her
operation to nominate for the NCBA Environmental Stewardship Awards Program (ESAP).
The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association is eligible to nominate one individual or business that raises or feeds cattle. Nominees need not be NCBA members, but they must support National Cattlemen's Beef Association's mission: A dynamic and profitable beef industry, which concentrates resources around a unified plan, consistently meets global consumer needs and increases demand.
If you are interested in being nominated, or if you know someone who would be a good nominee, please contact McKenzie at (573) 499-9162 ext. 233 or mckenzie@mocattle.com. The MCA office will assist the Missouri ESAP nominee through all steps of the nomination process – we will even fill out the application for you!
For more information on the ESAP program, visit hill.beef.org/esap.
MCA Junior Points System Off to a Strong Start
Springtime means showtime for juniors participating in the MCA Junior Points Sanctioning System. The AGR Classic, held February 7-8, marked the start of the 2004 show season. Despite the bad weather, participation from juniors across the state was outstanding. For a complete schedule of points shows, visit http://mocattle.com/Word%20Documents/2004/2004%20Point%20Sanctioned%20Shows.pdf
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Date Set for County Leadership Conference
Attention County Leaders – the MCA County Leadership Conference will be held March 16-18 in Columbia. With new leadership, several important issues in the industry, and an updated program, the 2004 County Leadership Conference is an event you don’t want to miss! Highlights of the conference include:
For more information, contact McKenzie at (573) 499-9162 ext. 233 or mckenzie@mocattle.com.
Calendar of Events
Feb. 25 Monett Cattlemen’s Conference
March 10 MCA Board of Directors Meeting – Columbia, 10:00 a.m.
Missouri CattleWomen Board of Directors Meeting – Columbia
March 13 Missouri Youth Livestock Grading and Judging Contest & Workshop -
University of Missouri – Columbia, Trowbridge Livestock Center
March 16-18 MCA County Leadership Conference – Columbia
March 20 Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation Cattlemen’s Roundup – St. Joseph
County Meeting Notices
2/19/04 Johnson County – Johnson County Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.
Ray County – Old Towne Restaurant, Richmond, 6:30 p.m.
2/21/04 Carroll County – Rupe Community Center, 6:30 p.m.
Franklin County – Contact local officers for details
Audrain County – Contact local officers for details
2/23/04 Macon County – Lolli Livestock Market, 6:30 p.m.
Benton County – Lincoln High School Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.
2/24/04 Moniteau County – Moniteau County Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.
2/26/04 Newton County – Crowder College Agriculture and Science Building, 6:30 p.m.
The Fine Print
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