Cattle Industry News

 

U.S., Japan move toward ending beef import ban

Japan appears ready to drop its policy of requiring testing of all cattle, domestic and imported, for BSE. That policy has been a bone of contention between Washington and Tokyo, as American trade officials insist that testing of cows under 24 months of age is useless due to the long incubation period of bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

A panel reporting to Japan's Food Safety Commission has ceded the point in a draft of a report expected to be approved after revisions. According to Tokyo's Daily Yomiuri, Japan will withdraw its demand that all cows exported from the U.S. be subject to BSE testing. The report uses the age of 20 months as the cutoff, after which testing will still be required, compared to 30 months in the EU and the U.S.

Assuming the report is adopted without major changes, Japan and the U.S. could reopen trade negotiations in the near future to end the ban on imports of American beef.

Japan settled on the 20-month cutoff because the youngest cow ever confirmed to have BSE was 21 months old. The U.S. is expected to dispute that cutoff, while Japan is expected to demand that all dangerous portions of the cow, including its brain and spinal cord, be completely and cleanly removed before the meat is shipped, as is the practice in Japan and Europe.

The Daily Yomiuri, in an editorial, also warned that the U.S. must account more precisely for the age of cows at slaughter.

                                                            -  Pete Hisey on 9/8/04 for Meatingplace.com

Cattle- Fax Market Update

Market Highlights – Fed cattle prices were mainly $2 lower last week with the volume trading at $80 to $80.50 and $128. Trade volumes were light to moderate. Packers are bought into the middle to end of this week. Feeder cattle and calf prices were from $2 to $3 softer on the week. Runs are increasing seasonally, while buyer interest is turning cautious due to the disappointing fed market. The beef complex was $4 to $6 lower on the week. Buyer interest remains sluggish. Near term beef usage should improve seasonally moving into the fall.  In Missouri, 25,734 feeder cattle were traded last week. Weighted average price for 544-pound steers was $126.64.                     -To join Cattle-Fax, call (800) 825-7525

 

Missouri Cattlemen’s Association News

 

Missouri Restaurants Awarded for Outstanding Beef

Diversity with beef entrees, customer satisfaction and exceptional service has earned Missouri restaurants the prestigious “Beef Backer” award, sponsored by the Missouri Beef Industry Council.  The five winners are Pirate’s Cove in Hannibal, Jackstack Barbecue in Kansas City, Tony Marino’s in Ballwin, Citizen Kane’s in Kirkwood and the Black Kettle Restaurant in Monett.

                       

Patrons, culinary organizations, fellow chefs and local beef producers nominated Missouri restaurants in June.  Over the last few months, a panel of judges active with Hotel and Restaurant Management departments of several state colleges evaluated each restaurant for their leadership in beef recipes, diversity in beef menuing and overall customer satisfaction to determine the 2004 Beef Backers.

                       

The Beef Backer competition is funded through the $1 per head beef checkoff program to increase beef demand.  It is a program that has been proven to sell more beef though increased awareness and added beef menu items.  Each winning restaurant receives a prize package valued at over $1000.  This money can be used to advertise their Beef Backer Status, add the Beef Backer logo to their menu and add new beef menu items to their repertoire.  In addition, MBIC funds in part a media and community reception to highlight the restaurant’s accomplishments.  If you are interested in learning more about the Beef Backer program, contact Dawn at the Missouri Beef Industry Council at 800-441-6242 or dawn@mobeef.com

                                                                        - Dawn Thurnau, Missouri Beef Industry Council

 

 

 

Quick Facts: The Beef Backer Hall of Fame and Previous Winners

The Hall of Fame:  The Hereford House, Kansas City; Mike Shannon’s Steak and Seafood, St. Louis; Outback Steak & Oyster Bar, Branson; Everett’s Restaurant, Lee’s Summit; Old Hoof & Horn, St. Joseph; Frederick Inn, St. Joseph; The Majestic Steakhouse, Kansas City.

Kansas City Area:  Tuscany Manor, Lee’s Summit; Timberline, Lee’s Summit; Plaza III, Kansas City; Jack Fiorello’s Smokestack Bar-B-Q, Martin City.

St. Louis Area:  Dierdorf & Hart’s, St. Louis; Jake’s Steaks, St. Louis; Annie Gunn’s, Chesterfield; Munzerts Steakhouse, Fenton; Citizen Kane’s, Kirkwood; Tony Marino’s,             Ballwin.

Central Missouri:  Richard’s Steakhouse, Moberly; Pear Tree, Bevier; Dominicos, Jeff City; Boone Tavern, Columbia; Potted Steer, Lake Ozark; Bentley’s, Lake Ozark; HK’s Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark; The Pirate’s Cove, Hannibal.

Southern Missouri:  Doc Bogy’s, St. Genevieve; The Royal N’Orleans, Cape Girardeau; Hickory Log, Dexter; Candlestick Inn, Branson; Lucky J’s, Carthage; Ristorante Teatros, Springfield; Mikayla’s Grille, Springfield; Timberline, Joplin; Hunky’s, Park Hills; Jim Bob’s Steak & Ribs, Joplin; Outback Steak & Oyster Bar, Branson; Butcher’s Block, Branson; The Black Kettle    , Monett. 

 

Make Plans to Attend Cattlemen’s Charity Weekend, September 17-19 in Steelville

It’s not too late to get in on all the fun and festivities of the Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation Cattlemen’s Charity Weekend.   This year will mark the 10th year of raising funds to improve the quality of life for children with physical disabilities.  The Huzzah Valley Resort and the Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association will host this special event, September 17-19, in Steelville.   It will be a weekend full of activities including a horse trail ride, ATV ride, games, water activities, and a dance, as well as plenty of great food, fun and fellowship.

 

All of the funds raised benefit the Missouri’s Cattleman Foundation Disabled Children’s Fund.  This fund provides up to $1,500 matching dollars for the purchase of adaptive or assistive equipment, or to make modifications to a building or vehicle.  These dollars have helped to secure items such as wheelchairs, wheelchair tie-downs, van lifters, elevators and ramps. To date the fund has granted over $90,000 to over 100 young people in 40 counties across the state of Missouri.

 

This will be a wonderful weekend and you won’t want to miss a minute.  Last year, over 125 riders showed their support of Missouri kids as they enjoyed the food, fun, scenery, atmosphere and great hospitality.   Space is still available for the ride and in the campground, but don’t delay.  For more information about the ride contact Darla Eggers at 573-449-4923 or Darla@mocattle.com  For lodging/camping, contact Huzzah Valley Resort at 800-367-4516 or vacation@huzzahvalley.com

                                                                        - Darla Eggers, Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation

 

Membership and Recruiting Update

Attention Top-Hand Recruiters - Memberships recruited for the 2004 membership year must be submitted to the MCA office no later than September 30, 2004!  Memberships received through September 30 will count toward your 2004 total – which may make you eligible for recruitment awards and drawings. 

Only 100 to Go – Last fall, the MCA Board of Directors voted to reduce dues to $50 for both new and renewing members if membership totals 3,300 by the end of the fiscal year (September 30, 2004).  As of 9/8/04, we have only 100 members to go to reach 3,300.  Now would be the perfect time to recruit your friends, neighbors, and people you do business with – we can accomplish our goal with your help!  Thank you to all MCA members for your commitment to strengthening your association by recruiting new members!  Keep up the good work!

 

Calendar of Events

 

Sept. 9-11         Carroll County Cattlemen’s Tractor Cruise

Sept. 11            Audrain Co. Cattlemen – Twin Lakes Lodge, 4:00 p.m.

Sept. 12            Polk Co. Cattlemen – Polk Co. Fairgrounds, 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 16            Johnson Co. Cattlemen – Johnson Co. Fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 16            MCA Board of Directors Meeting – Columbia, 10:00 a.m.

Sept. 17-19       MCF Cattlemen’s Charity Weekend – Huzzah Valley Resort, Steelville

Sept. 18            Southwest Missouri Tour, 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 21            Cass-Jackson Cattlemen – City Park, Harrisonville, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 27            Benton Co. Cattlemen – Community Building, Warsaw, 7:00 p.m.

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

 

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