Jun 08
April exports of U.S. pork achieved gains in a wide range of markets, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports were below the very large totals posted a year ago, but export value per head of fed slaughter was the highest in eight months. Pork …
May 15
The purpose of Beef Day is to provide our elected officials and those that work with them a tasty beef meal while promoting beef and building relationships. Oklahoma is the 5th largest beef producing state with more than 55,000 ranches statewide. “Beef cattle is Oklahoma’s #1 Commodity adding over $3 billion to the Oklahoma economy …
May 08
For many, May celebrates Beef Month! While a month isn’t long enough to celebrate beef’s great taste, nutrition, and sustainability, we encourage you to highlight beef this month. Be sure to share your posts in the MBA Facebook group and tag Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. in your social media posts. Read more below for …
Feb 27
Gene also present in pathogens that are responsible for causing bovine respiratory disease. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered how a previously overlooked gene is involved in antimicrobial resistance — a growing global issue that threatens the health and welfare of both humans and animals. The gene encodes for an enzyme named EstT …
Feb 06
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor of the Beef Checkoff, announced the winners of the 2023 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards, sponsored by Cargill. The National BQA Awards, funded in part by the Beef Checkoff, annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers, and educators. “The 2023 winners exemplify high-quality animal care and handling …
Feb 02
For the third year in a row Daytona International Speedway announced its partnership with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to sponsor the 42nd season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300. The race is scheduled to kick off the season on Saturday, February 18 at Daytona International Speedway, the day before …
Jan 31
The Oklahoma Beef Council is developing a directory of ranches that sell beef direct from their farm. Oklahoma ranchers who market beef directly from their farm on a consistent basis are encouraged to sign up to be on the directory at this link: https://www.oklabeef.org/directorysignup. “We’ve been getting more questions from consumers who are looking to …
Jan 06
Happy New Year, beef advocates! As the New Year begins friends and followers alike are going to be looking for inspiration and ideas to achieve their health and wellness resolutions in 2023. That makes January a great time to share your resolutions and highlight how beef keeps you fueled for your day on the farm/ranch and …
Dec 12
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, attended the 11th annual All-American Beef Battalion benefit in the Oklahoma National Stockyards, where a calf is auctioned off each year to raise funds to aid military service members and their families through the AABB. The calf auctioned at this year’s benefit was donated by 3C Cattle Feeders and the Clyde …
