Director’s report

By TRAVIS MITCHELL, Executive Director, SCCA

Spring into the Carolinas

The spring season is in full swing across the Carolinas. It is such a joy and relief to see pastures greening up and cattle grazing.

Spring always brings optimism, which was evident in the beef cattle market outlook presentation given by Dr. Andrew Griffith at the S.C. Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting. Cattle producers from across the state met at the T. Ed Garrison Cattle Complex on February 3 for this event. Dr. Griffith, an Extension Livestock Economist with the University of Tennessee, presented to the group a very favorable market outlook report that indicates higher cattle prices for the next two years.

Producers also enjoyed a presentation from State veterinarian Dr. Michael Neault. Dr. Neault presented on the Asian Longhorn Tick and educated producers regarding control measures and identification strategies.

The meeting concluded with a joint awards banquet with the Clemson Bull Test Program. Be on the lookout in next month’s issue of The Carolina Cattle Connection for photos and awards of excellence winners.

I would like to thank each of our Prime, Choice, and Select members for putting on an outstanding trade show and for their financial support in making the 2023 S.C. Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting a huge success.