Watch Cattlemen to Cattlemen Week 31: Original Air Date September 4, 2007:

Trade issues top the cattle industry news, with the resumption of beef exports to South Korea. Trade with Korea had been suspended for much of August, but now U.S. beef is again for sale in this very important market.

NCBA Chief Executive Officer Terry Stokes anticipates a final rule to be released soon by USDA that will expand cattle and beef imports from Canada. Stokes says that while NCBA has some specific concerns that USDA must address, implementing the rule is an important step toward normalizing beef trade, and it will open up many new export opportunities for U.S. cattle producers. For more on the USDA rule, visit www.beefusa.org

In another segment focused on trade, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that baseball legend Nolan Ryan is the new “pitch man” for an exciting campaign to promote U.S. beef in Japan.

In addition to his Hall of Fame baseball career, Ryan has spent a many years in the cattle business. He began raising cattle as a boy in Alvin, Texas, and remains active in the industry today.
 

Cattlemen to Cattlemen reporter Kevin Ochsner is joined by Dale Rollins, a Texas A&M professor and extension wildlife specialist, for a look at how hunting leases can provide an important supplemental income for farmers and ranchers.

And the Cattle Learning Center is back at the Camp Cooley Ranch in Texas, where experts from Purina Mills show you how proper heifer development can make a big difference in the health and profitability of your cattle herd.

National Cattlemen’s Foundation, Fort Dodge Animal Health

team up to offer scholarships targeting veterinary students

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation and Fort Dodge Animal Health are proud to announce a new scholarship program – the Fort Dodge Animal Health Legacy Scholarship. Through producer participation, Fort Dodge Animal Health will sponsor five scholarships of $5,000 each. Learn more about this program here.

WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!

Keep those photos coming! This is your chance to share a great photo of your family out on the farm, your livestock, or just some great shots of the countryside. Send your digital photos to C2C@beef.org, and don’t forget to include your name, your location, the farm or ranch name, and any additional information you want to share.