N.C. Weekly Livestock Report

backyard atmosphere for patrons to create remarkable memories.

The morning of February 3 will feature a discussion on policy and diplomacy during a session entitled “Beef: Here and There, Domestic and Abroad,” and the Closing General Session will celebrate the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program and BQA award winners.

The convention then wraps up with the Cowboy Comedy Club featuring headliner Jim Gaffigan. Gaffigan is a Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, best selling author, Emmy winning performer, and multiplatinum selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life.

In addition to experiencing a wide variety of education and entertainment opportunities, producers will be hard at work guiding both Beef Checkoff and NCBA policy programs. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National CattleWomen, CattleFax, and National Cattlemen’s Foundation will also take place.

A variety of registration options are available, including the popular family pack, which offers a $100 discount on the purchase of two full registrations combined with two student registrations. For more information and to register and reserve housing, visit https://convention. ncba.org/.

Tennessee Singer Wins NCBA’s National Anthem Contest. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pleased to announce that Stephanie Nash of Chapel Hill, Tenn., is the winner of the 9th Annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook®. Nash will sing the “Star Spangled Banner” at the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention in Houston during the Opening General Session on February 1, as well as at the Cowboy Comedy Club event on February 3.

Nash grew up in California on her family’s dairy farm and began singing in church. After her family moved the farm to Tennessee, Nash’s music career blossomed with new opportunities in the country music capital of Nashville. Nash continues to work on her family’s farm, pursue her music career, and advocate for agriculture. She developed the YouTube series “The Life of a Farmer” to showcase the farmers and ranchers across the country who work every day year round to put food on family dinner tables.

“I’m passionate about agriculture and music, and I love writing songs that connect people with the agriculture community,” said Nash. “Singing at convention gives me the opportunity to combine both interests and share my love with others.”

As the winner of the National Anthem Singing Contest, Nash will receive roundtrip airfare to Houston, a hotel room for three nights, convention registration, a meet and greet hosted by Norbrook, plus a pair of boots, jeans, and a shirt from Roper or Stetson. Online voting by the public determined the winner.

N.C. Weekly Auctions Report

(Week ending DECEMBER 2, 2021)

Feeder Cattle - Medium and Large 1-2

Kind Avg. Wt. $/lb Steers 300-400 $135.00 - 185.00 400-500 $133.00 - 172.50 500-600 $130.00 - 160.00 600-700 $124.00 - 146.00 700-800 $125.00 - 131.00 800-900 $-------- - 124.00

Heifers 300-400 $127.00 - 143.00 400-500 $119.00 - 145.00 500-600 $110.00 - 134.00 600-700 $105.00 - 123.00 700-800 $90.00 - 105.00 800-900 $93.00 - 97.00

Slaughter Cows: (over 850 lbs) Breakers (70-80% lean) $52.00 - 63.00 Boners (80-85% lean) $52.00 - 64.00 High Dressing (70-85% lean) $60.00 - 74.00

Source: N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services - USDA Market News, Raleigh, N.C. • 919-707-3156