THE AMERICAN CATTLEWOMAN
From the President
Ruth Coffey, OK | ANCW President
WhentravelingtothedifferentStateAffiliatemeetingsthisyear, thereisalwaysplentytimeforyourpresidenttogatherherthoughts abouttheopportunitiesAmericanNationalCattleWomenprovides forourmembers HowdoweviewANCWmovingforwardintothe future?Doweneedallieswhenissuesarise?Ibelievewedo AmericanNationalCattleWomenareconstantlycultivating membersandguiding themtowardbecomingourfutureleaders I believetogether,ourorganization,aswellastheCattlemen’s organizations,supportthesamevaluesandworkethicswithintheir long-rangeplans.
WithinANCW’sLong-Rangeplanisthebackboneofour organization,itscommittees.Thesecommitteesfallundertwo categories:AdministrativeandMarketing.Whenmemberscanbe involvedwithourcommittees,theynotonlygrowaworking knowledgeaboutourorganizationbutalsobringtalentsthey distinctlypossessthatwillenhanceourorganization
WhenyoustudyNCBA’sandANCW’sLongRangePlans,youcansee therearesimilarconcernsandgoalsbothshares Whenwesupport eachotherasneeded,ourvoiceswillbeheardasoneinstrength.As youare aware, when it comes totheCattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s (President Continued on Page 3)
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2024 ANCW Leadership
President: Ruth Coffey - OK
President-Elect: Nikki Weston - UT
Vice President: Casey Matzke - TX
Recording Secretary: Connie Tabor - OK
Executive Director: Ashley Hughes - FL
Treasurer: Melinda Sarman - NV
Past President: Pam Griffin - AZ
Parliamentarian: Wanda Pinnow - MT
BOD Chair: Leslee Lohrenz – MT
Region I Director: Brenda Kocher - OH
Region II Director: Madelene Means - AL
Region III Director: Debbie Chute – MN
Region IV Director: Linda Thorman - TX
Region V Director: Katharine Bruce - OR
Region VI Director: Callie Martinez - CA
Region VII Director: Beckie Christensen - ND
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ANCW Leadership L-R: President Ruth Coffey of Oklahoma, President-Elect Nikki Weston of Utah and Vice President Casey Matzke of Texas.
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Associations,growthinmembershipisaresultfrom committeeassignments,servinginofficerroles,andoffering eventsthatengagemoremembers Offeringopportunities thatcreateworkingrelationshipsbuildsthepotentialto growourorganizations Membersgainanunderstanding aboutourorganizationswhentheyareactivelyinvolvedand buildingrelationships Eachmemberbringstalentsand strengthsthathelptoimprovethefaceofourorganizations WemustgrowmoreadvocatesforBeef!TheBeefindustry needsstrongleaderswhoknowtheirorganizationsand standbehindwhattheyrepresent.Producingvoicesforour industryshouldbethegoalwestandby.
Buildingourorganizationsintothefutureinvolvesa constantdrivetocultivateandinspirenewleaders.Our organizationsthrivewhenweimplementthefreshideas andtalentsourmembersbringthathelpustostayon courseastimescontinuallyevolve Aswegrowour membersbymovingthemintoleadershipand involvement,webuilduponthestrengthofourvoices whentheyareneeded Ourleadersarethefuturebuilding stonesthatwillcarryonourorganizations Ilookforwardto acontinuedeffortofstandingtogetherandcarryinga unifiedmessagefromtheBeefIndustry Wemuststandtogetherandcontinuetobea unifiedvoiceforourindustry!
AsIreflectonANCW’sfuturemovingforward, Iseededicatedindividualswhohavegivenof theirtimeandtalentstogrowopportunities forourmembers Asourmembersvolunteer throughserviceincommittees,theywillfind strongleadershipopportunities,andcontinue theirmembershipsastheygrowworking relationships.
Weareexcitedthatwecurrentlyhave997 members!Ibelieveourgrowthin membershipisduetoourmembershipasyou shareyourpositivecommentsabout AmericanNationalCattleWomenandallthe benefitsforyouwithinourorganization.
Wededicatethisgrowthtothemembership andExecutiveteamformakingthishappen withinourorganization.OurcurrentExecutive Teamislookingforwardtobuildingthefuture withyou!Weareheretoassistyouwithanyof yourquestionsorneeds!Togetherwecan accomplishanythingasateam.
ANCW President Elect Report
Nikki Weston, UT | ANCW President-Elect
In2025theAmericanNationalCattleWomenlong-rangeplanisduetoberevised.Asurveywassent outtodeterminewhatisimportanttoyou;thememberswithagreatresponse.TheLongRange PlanningCommitteeisGwenGuiseWY,BrendaKocherOH,BarbaraByingtonNV,Annalyn SettlemeyerNV,JulieBarnettCA,AshleyHughesFL,CassieMatzkeTX,andNikkiWestonUT.
ThepreviousplanshavedefinedthemissionoftheAmericanNationalCattleWomenas: 2012:Tobethevoiceforwomenwhoshareapassionforthebeefindustry. 2017and21:Empowerwomenwhoshareapassionforthebeefindustry\community. 2021:Tobeabeefcommunitydedicatedtogrowingbeefdemandthrougheducationand development
ThepreviouscorevalueswerelistedasRespect,Integrity,Credibility,VolunteerContribution,and Professionalism Thiscommitteediscussedaddingtothelist:Sustainable,Useful,Relevant,Actionable, Inclusivity,Passion,Dependability,TeamMindset,Honesty,Compassion,Trustworthy,Flexibility,Follow Through,andAccountability Whatwouldyouaddtothelist?
Oneofthe2021goalswehavemetwellistheWIREDprogram.Thegoalwastohold4WIREDperyear andwehavehadmoreapplicantsthanwecanhost.WelldoneJennieHodges,BeccaJohnson,andthe WIREDcommittee!WIREDisgoingtocontinuetogrow
Wehavecomefarasanorganization,overcomechallenges,andareinagoodplace.Inlookingatour strengths,andweaknessesandtheinternalworkingsoftheorganization,therearemanyplaceswe canimprove.Asacommittee,wewanttodefinetheareaswecanimproveandimplementreasonable andmeasurablebenchmarks.Oneofthechallengeswefacebydesignisaleadershipthatchanges everyyearandourcurrentpresidentisworkingtobuildaleadershipsuccessionplanbothinthe executiveandstandingcommittees.
Wealsoneedtoplanfortheopportunitiesandthreatsweface.Asanorganization,weshouldprovide excellentcustomerservicetoourmembers.Theyneedconsistencyandgoodcommunication.
Aschairofthiscommittee,IhavespentsometimeponderingwhatIwantANCWtobeinthefuture IfI couldchoose,whatwouldANCWbeifwereachedourfullpotential?Aplacewherenewandnot-sonewcattlewomencancometofindknowledge,support,andusefulresources Aplacewhereifa cattlewomanhasaproblemwithafederalagencywehavetopowertoofferhersupportwhateverthat lookslikeandshapeagriculturepolicyonanationallevel.Inthepast,wehaveshutdownthe switchboardatthewhitehouse.Wewouldbeabletosupportallourcollegiatecattlewomenand ensuretheyhaveachaptertogotowhentheygraduate.Wewouldpromoteallofthegoodworkthe StateandLocalChaptersaredoingandhaveamoreactiveBOD.WeshouldparticipateintheBeef Check-off.TheWILDprogramhashugepotential.IcannotwaittoseeallthatWIREDwillbecome. Manyofyouhaveaskedforaresourcelibrary.Thereisgreatinformationonthewebsiteandthereis roomforimprovement.Sogetinvolved!TogetherwecanmakeANCWanythingyouwantittobe.
WeinviteyoualltotheCowgirlCotillionatthewinterconvention.Wehopeyouwillattendandsharea nightcelebratingANCW,socializingandenjoyingtheentertainmentofRedSteagall.Thisisa fundraiserforANCW.WespendalotoftimesellingtoourselvesandisanopportunitytoshareANCW withanyonewhowantstoattend.
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ANCW Vice President Report
Casey Matzke, TX | ANCW Vice President
ThishasbeennotonlyanexcitingyearbutalsoalearningyearformeandIamsogratefulforall thethingsthatIhavelearnedthisyear!
Thissummer,IwasabletoattendSummerconferenceinSanDiegoandhadanamazingtime withmyfellowCattleWomen!ThisFall,Ihavetwoupcomingtripsonthebooks Iamplanningon attendingtheMontanaStateCattleWomenmeetingaswellastheArkansasStateMeeting Iwas unabletoattendtheRegion5meetinginMontana,soIamreallyexcitedtogetthechanceto makeitbackupthere IhadanamazingtimeinArkansasattheRegion4meetingandam ecstaticaboutmakingthetripbacktoArkansas
Ihavebeenworkinghardwiththemembershipcommitteethisyear Wehavesomeexciting thingscomingupandIamlookingforwardtosharingthosewithy’all Ihavealsorecentlystarted workingwiththeLongRangeCommitteeonourupcomingLongRangePlan Iamoverjoyedto beonthiscommitteeandtobehelpingbringanewLongRangePlan
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,commentsorconcerns,besuretoreachouttomeat caslmatzke@gmail.com.
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Region I Update
Brenda Kocher, OH | Region I Director
The year was 1964, and the Ohio CattleWomen wanted to become a Beef promoting outreach for education and sisterhood organization. This year marks their 60th Anniversary, and we are planning a Celebration on October 5th, 2024 at the Vintage Venue in Urbana, OH. A slide presentation is being made of the last 60 years of what our organization has accomplished.
IattendedtheOCAboarddirectorsmeetingonJune13thatthe OCAofficeinMarysville,Ohio OhioCattleWomenheldtheir SummermeetingattheOhioCattlemen’sOfficeinMarysvilleOH onJune29th,2024.Westartedourmeetingat10a.m.,andat 11:30am weallhelpedtoprepareourlunchinthenewly remodeledstateoftheartkitchenattheOhioCattlemenoffice. ThekitchenisdesignedonasmallerscalethantheNCBA kitcheninDenver,CO,allowingOCAtorecordandvideoBeef recipestopromoteBeef.WemadeafastLasagnaBeefrecipe thatisontheOhioBeefCouncilwebsite Wealsoprepareda PeachLettucesaladandhadPumpkindessert.Wehadfun preparingthismealtogether Wethenfinishedourmeetingand headedhome.
IattendedtheSummerANCWmeetinginSanDiego RepresentingOhioCattleWomenandbeingtheANCWRegionI Director Oneofmyfavoritepartsofthisconferencewasthe optionalChurchservice;whereweheardtestimonyoffellow membersabouttheirfaith,andthespecialbondthattheANCW hastohelptheirmembersthroughhardtimeswhateveritmay be.Thespeakersweregreat,especiallytheoneabout volunteeringinorganizations
WehadourOhioCattleWomenBeefpromotionandstoreJuly 24–August4thattheOhioStateFair.Wesolditemstohelp promoteBeefandraiseawarenesstotheBeefconsumer community Wehadaverygoodturnoutofcustomersand peoplestoppingtolook,pickupbeefmaterial,andraisemoney tosupporttheorganization Inclosing,Ihopeandprayforall thosewhoarelessfortunatethanus;dealingwiththefires, weatherandsickness Ipraythatweallblessourgreatcountry andhopewecanstandtogetherasagreatnationafterthe electionthisyear!
Region II Update
Madelene Means, AL | Region II Director
The women of Region 2 have been busy ranching, meeting, planning, educating and advocating Florida Cattlewomen held their Annual Convention in June in conjunction with the Florida Cattlemen Florida’s new FCWA president is Eden Yarborough and her theme of inclusion is summed up with “Our Roots Run Cattle”
Left: Martha Jones, FL
“Imogene Yarborough CattleWoman of the Year”
Ms Yarborough states “that everyone in this beef advocacy community gets their start somewhere It takes us all inside the same fence to make up the herd” Eden believes that is true no matter how you get your start in the cattle industry and advocacy In addition to a new president, Florida Cattlewomen presented their most prestigious awards to recognize stellar performers in the state Martha Jones was recognized as the Imogene Yarborough Florida Cattlewoman of the Year Edith Cortes was recognized as the Florida Collegiate Cattlewoman of the Year Deborah Whaley was recognized as the Florida Outstanding Cow Crew Member of the Year
AlabamaCattlewomenheldtheirSummerMeetinginlateJuly thatincludededucationsessions,aranchtourandfellowship Alabamaalsorecognizedseveralstellarperformersatdifferent eventsacrossthestateinJuly.MaryElliotMartinwasawarded theLouiseWilsonShowmanshipScholarshipinmemoryof NedriaSmelserattheAlabamaJrCattlemenAssociation2024 Round-Up Mr WarnerByrd,anactivememberofthe AlabamaCattlemen’sAssociation,wasrecognizedasAlabama Cattlewomen’sAssociation2024FatheroftheYear
GeorgiaCattlewomenheldtheirAnnualRetreatin August Theyalsohelpedseveralorganizationspurchase beefduringNationalHungerActionMonthbyawarding $100grantsfromGeorgiaCattlewomen’sAssociation CattleDriveforHungerGrantprogram
TennesseeCattlewomen’sAssociationgavetheirfamous BeefBiscuitsandMTSUChocolateMilktohungryBeef ExpoattendeesduringtheTennessee4HStateBeef Expo
Right: Florida CattleWomen’s Annual Convention
Alabama Cattlewomen and Louise Wilson Showmanship Scholarship winner Mary Elliot Martin Tennessee CattleWomen’s Association
Educationandadvocacyarethenameoftheday
GeorgiaCattlewomen’sAssociationrealizedanother milestonewiththeCattleEducationalTrunkbyfinalizing theCattleEducationalTrunkOnlineCurriculum.Itis availableontheGCWAwebsiteandanyonefromany statecanutilizeit PleasetagtheenterprisingGeorgia Cattlewomen’sAssociationandGCWAPresidentHailey Partainonsocialmediaifyouhappentousethematerial
FloridaCattlewomensponsoredaBeefShortCoursein
AugustattheBrightonSeminoleIndianReservation
FloridaCattlewomenalsohavetwoeducationalranch toursplannedinFebruaryandAprilof2025–keepyour eyesopenformoredetails.TennesseeCattlewomen’s AssociationparticipatedintheWomeninAgSummitin May.
AlabamaCattlewomenturneduptheheatinthekitchen duringalocalnewsspotwithlocalcelebritychefKathy PhillipsofKathy’sSouthernKitcheninrecognitionof Beef
Month and the ACWA sponsored Annual Father’s Day Proclamation ACWA President Shelby Easterling led the Alabama Herd in getting Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s signature on the 69th Annual Beef for Father’s Day Proclamation All this education, advocacy and fellowship in addition to dealing with the plague of Army Worms and drought conditions throughout the region!
Past President
Alabama Cattlewomen and AL Governor Kay Ivey
Cattle Education Beef Trunk available online
GCWA President Hailey Parain
Barbara Jackson with Michelle Greeman, and Trina Sue Riggs at San Diego summer conference
Region III Update
Debbie Chute, MN | Region III Director
HellofromMinnesota!Itappearseverypartofourcountryhasexperiencedfarmingandranchingchallenges thissummerwitheverythingfromdroughttoflooding,fires,tornadoes,andhurricanes.Iprayeveryoneissafe, yourlivestocksurvive,andyoumeetthechallengesheadon.Wehavebeenthroughchallengingtimesbefore andweknowtherewillbemoretocome Hanginthereandhelpeachotheroutifyouarecan SinceourlastnewsletterIhaveattendedourANCWRegion3&7meetinginSt.Joseph,MissourionMay30–June1 ThankyoutotheMissouriCattleWomenforhostingourmeeting Wehadawonderfultimeandlearned alotaboutwesternMissouri WestartedourmeetingwithawelcomefromMissouriCattlewomenPresident MarshaCorbin ANCWRegionupdatesweregivenbyBeckieChristensen,Region7director,andDebbieChute, Region3director.WeheardupdatesfromANCWcommitteemembers–PRandCommunicationRosemary Gustafson,GoldenCowbellesPennyZimmerman,Ways&MeansCaseyMatzke,andMembershipbyCasey MatzkeandBeckieChristensen ANCWVicePresidentCaseyMatzkesharedaboutherjourneytobecomingan ANCWmember ShegaveanupdateonANCWLeadershipTeamandprograms ItistimetoreviewANCW’s LongRangePlan,andupdateifneeded.ANCWmemberswillbeaskedtocompleteasurvey.Wehopeyou sharedyourthoughts TheeveningendedwitharoundtablediscussionfromBeefCouncilExecutiveDirectors SydneyThummel,Missouri;MikeAnderson,Iowa;ScottStebner,Kansas;andMitchRippe,Nebraskashared whattheirstatesareworkingonandthechallengestheyface
FridaystartedwithapresentationbyoneofourRegionmeetingsponsors CodyLewisofCKPInsuranceshared servicesCKPhastoprovideassistancetoourcattleproducers WehadtoursscheduledforFridaymorningand afternoonstartingatthePonyExpressMuseumwhichwasafavoritestop!Itwasveryinteresting.Ifyoufind yourselfinSt.Joseph,youneedtostopatthemuseum.OurnextstopwastheAmericanAngusAssociation.An interestingtourofeverythingtheAmericanAngusAssociationcanprovidetotheirmembers Ourlasttour stopwasTheWindyWineCompanyinOsborn Ourstopherestartedwithalunchofburgersonhomemade buns,pastasalad,andcakemadewithblueberrywine!Ofcourse,theburgersweremadewiththeirbeefand theblueberrywinecamefromtheirwinery Weheardaboutthehistoryofthefarmandhowtheydiversifiedas thenextgenerationwantedtocomebacktothefarm Theynotonlyraisebeefandmakewine,buttheyhave alsoaddedadistillery
Wefinishedourregionmeetingafterlunch ElectionswereheldforANCWcommitteepositions Electedto Region3committeesarePennyZimmermantoBudget;JenniferSchiefelbeintoMembership;Rosemary GustafsontoPR&Communications;andCarolHogetoWaysandMeans.
MytermasANCWRegion3Directorwillbeupasof our2025AnnualMeeting Noonewaselectedto replaceme.Ifyouareinterestedinsteppingupto fillthisposition,pleasecontactme Servingasyour regiondirectorhasbeenagreathonorandprivilege forme.Ihavemetsomanyamazingwomen throughoutourcountrywhosharethesame passionforthebeefindustryandcattlewomenasI do!Ithasdefinitelybeenworthmytimeand financestoserveinthisposition
IalsoattendedANCW’sSummerMeetinginSan DiegoJuly7–9 Thisiswherealotofthebusiness thatANCWneedstohandleistakencareof.We wouldlovetohaveyoujoinusinpersonatour meetings.However,ifyouarenotabletodoso,we nowoffertheopportunitytoattendvirtually Watch fortheregistrationinformationasour2025Annual Meetingdatesgetcloser.
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Region IV Update
Linda Thorman, TX | Region IV
ArkansasCattleWomenReport
InJuly,ArkansasCattleWomenhadtheopportunitytoonceagainpresentattheArkansasCareerEducators’ Conference(CTE) Asaresult,theyarenowbusyschedulingfallclassroompresentationsinhighschoolsaround thestate Theywillalsobeatmanycountyfairs,andwillsponsorthebeefchilicook-offattheArkansasStateFair inOctober.IlookforwardtoattendingtheirStateMeetinginNovember.
OklahomaCattleWomenReport
ItwasasprivilegetoattendtheOklahomaCattleWomenStateConventioninJuly Ithoroughlyenjoyedthe Governor’sMansionTour IwasveryimpressedwiththenumberofCollegiateCattleWomenwhoturnedoutand hadboothsforfundraisers.Theybroughtalotofenergyandexcitementtotheevent.Theytrulyhavealoveand compassionforthecattleindustry TheOCWandthecollegiatechaptershaveagreatworking,healthy relationshipwitheachother Theawardsluncheonwasabeautifulevent,sponsoredbytheOKFarmBureau ANCWPresident-electNikkiWestonwaspresentandgaveanupdateonANCW.Followingtheelectionof officers,Nikkialsoheldtheofficerinstallation.ThankyouOCWforawonderfulcoupledaysofeducation, fellowship,andtheopportunitytomeetalotofnewladiesandmakesomewonderfulfriends InAugust,theOCWteamedupwiththeAll-AmericanBeefBattalionandservedribeyesandwichestothe troopsfromTinkerAirForceBase.Itisalwaysagreathonortoservebeeftothetroopsandthankthemfortheir service InOctober,theOCWwillattendtheTulsaStateFairandserveribeyesandwichesattheBeefTent This hasbeenalong-standingtraditionfortheOCW,andtheyareexcitedtocontinueit Onaverageatthefair,they serveapproximately2500sandwichesinoneday.It’salwaysafavoritestopeachyearofthefairgoers.
TexasCattleWomenReport
TexasCattleWomenaregearingupfortheirannualStateFallConventiononOctober4-5inLaGrange,Texas, whichincludestheelectionofofficers HostingtheeventisNavidadValley Itappearstheseladiesarepullingout thestopsforagreattime!
BeittravelingthemainhighwaysorthebackroadsofTexas,CaseyMatzke,withtheTCWtrailerintow,hasbeen diligentinhosting,withlocalchapters,fourGrilling101eventsthusfarthisyear I’vehadtheprivilegeofassisting Caseyinacoupleoftheseeventsandsheistrulyinherelementandshineswhenshe’sengagedinagrilling demonstration.HertravelshavealsotakenhertosouthTexaswhereshewasinstrumentalinthestart-upofa newlocalchapter 360guests,includingme,attendedtheSteakDinner/DanceFundraiserevent,whichwas hostedbyBrazosValleyCWinAugust ItwasheldonTexasA&McampusinCollegeStation Theseladiesknow howtoputonafundraiserwithbothLiveandSilentAuctions,DinnerandDancing,andanexquisiteprime-rib dinner!ThiseventisheldannuallypriortothebeginningofTheTexasA&MBeefCattleShortCourse.
TheCoastalCattleWomenAnnualFundraiserLuncheon&StyleshowwasheldinSeptember Theyrecognized JD Hudgins,Inc,ofElCampo,TexasastheGenerationalRancher TheHudginsfamilyhasbeeninvolvedin coastalcattleranchingraisinggreybeef-qualityBrahmancattlesince1908,withthefifthandsixthgenerations nowactivelymanagingtheranchoperations TheHudginshavebeeninstrumentalinthelongevityoftheTexas CoastalCattleWomen MissyBondswashonoredasTrueCattleRancher Sheisarealladyrancher,workingin everyfacetoftheBondsfamilyranch.
February2025willfindAmericanNationalCattleWomengatheringdeepintheheartofTexasinSanAntoniofor thewintermeeting AnexcitingANCWTourisplannedtokick-offtheeventonSaturday,February1stwith meetingsfollowingonthe2ndand3rd PlansareshapingupforourRegionIVmeetingbeingheldinCollege Station,TexasonApril25-27.WethankBrazosValleyCattleWomenforhostingthiseventandIlookforwardto meetingupwithladiesfromacrossourthreegreatstates
Submit nominations by October 15
Recipient shall be an ANCW member. Recipient shall be participatory at the ANCW level for a minimum of five (5) years. Any state affiliate or individual may nominate. An ANCW President is not eligible until four years after her term.
Nomination forms can be found online at www.ancw.or/awards-committee
Email completed forms to ancw@ancw.org
PromoteroftheYear
ANCW Beef Promotion Award: This individual’s efforts have furthered the Beef Promotion programs of ANCW.
ANCW Outstanding CattleWoman Award: This individual’s efforts have enhanced multiple programs of ANCW.
EducatoroftheYear
ANCW Educator of the Year Award: This individual’s efforts have furthered the education programs of ANCW.
Region V Update
Katharine Davis, OR | Region V Director
“We will continue to be a voice for cattlewomen and a strong advocate for the ranching way of life” Katharine Davis,
Region V Director
CattleWomenthroughoutRegionVhavehadabusysummer!Wehavehosted5Kruns,beefboothsat ourlocalandstatefairs,havetakenJuniorcattlemenandcattlewomenontoursofranchesandbeef facilities,supportedlocal4-Hevents,andhavehelpedkeepthehomeplacegoingwhiledoingit!We haveunfortunatelybeenvisitedagainbydroughtandwildfires,withmanyofuslosingpastureand livestockfacilities WelookforwardtohearingfromourfellowCattleWomentoseehowtheyhave perseveredandourthankfulforthecommunitycamaraderiethatisprevalentinagricultureandthe beefindustry.
Throughouttheregion,cattlewomenhavebeengearingupforthenewschoolyearbypreparingto engagestudents,teachers,andadministratorswithbeefeducationandFarmtoSchoolprograms Localcattlewomenarepromotingbeefandranchingtoyoungathletesandtheirfamiliesduring athleticgamesandteampracticesBeefboothsandvolunteerworkatlegislativedaysandneed pairingsatwinerieswereongoingthroughoutthesummerandarenowtransitioningintofalloutreach events.
SinceourlastANCWExecutiveMeeting,theOregonCattleWomenareplanningthe2025RegionV meetingthattheywillhostintheRedmondarea TheyareaimingforJune19-22 Pleasestaytunedfor moreinformationonwhatissuretobeafantasticevent!
TheWashingtonCattleWomenareproudto supportMissAvaBudde,pastWashington BeefAmbassador,whohasbeenselectedfor ANCW’sCollegiateBeefAdvocatesTeam! Congratulationsnewlyappointedteam members!
TheMontanaCattleWomenwillhostaRanch Run&ToughUdder1k,5k,10k,andObstacle CourseinSeptember Soundsfuntothisranch lady!
TheWyomingCattleWomenarehostinga RanchSuccessionPlanningworkshopin AugustwithfeaturedspeakerWesleyTucker
TheColoradoCattleWomanwillbeatthe ColoradoStateFaironAugust26supporting theyouthbeefshowmanandtalkingto consumersandfairattendeesaboutbeef!
Rememberthatourworkisneverdone,and ourfutureisinouryoungCattleWomenand Cattlemen.
Region VI Update
Callie Martinez, CA | Region VI Director
CattleWomenandCattlemenacrossourregionhaveallbeenimpactedinsomewayoranotherbythe wildfiresburningthroughoutourregionduringthesummerandfallmonths.As,aresultofthefires, somecattleproducershavelosttheirwinterfeedground,andarenowinthesearchfornewplacesto wintertheircattle.Timeslikethis,producerstrytopulltogetherasmuchastheycantohelpeachother outwheretheycan
EachstatehashadtheopportunitytoenrollintheANCWMembershipcontest,andhasthe opportunitytowincashprizesforfirst,second,andthirdplace ANCWhasgrownoverthelastyear,and weplantocontinuetogrowoverthecomingyears.
PlanningisunderwaywithUtahhostingtheupcomingRegionVIMeetingwhichwilltakeplaceonMay 6-9inUtah,justoutsideSaltLakeCity TheUtahCattleWomenareplanningtoholdadayandahalf WIREDeventthefirstfewdays,followedbytheRegionVImeetingtakingplacethefollowingdayanda half.DuringtheANCWBusinesspartofthemeeting,wewillconducttheelectionsforCommittee representationonthefollowingCommittee:Budget,Membership,Communications,andWaysand Means,whichisforaone-yeartermwithamaximumofthreeyearsonacommittee.Moredetailsabout theupcomingregionmeetingwillbecomingafterthefirstoftheyear,andpossiblybereleasedatthe ANCWMeetinginSanAntonio,Texas.
PleasesaveSaturday,February1tobepartoftheANCWtouraroundthesurroundingareaofSan Antonio,Texas.TheTexasCattleWomenhavebeenverybusyhelpingtoplanthetourforourgroup. TourregistrationwillbeontheANCWwebsite
ANCWwillkickofftheirmeetingsonSunday,February2andMonday,February3 ANCWmemberswill havetheopportunitytoattendtheOpeningGeneralSessiononTuesday,February4,andalsoattend theNCBACommitteemeetingswiththeone-dayregistration.Ladieswillalsohavetheopportunityto participateintheANCWmeetingsonline,andwillcontinuetobeofferedsimultaneouslywiththeini l b h l k f hi i i i h b i
California CattleWomen at San Diego Summer Conference (L-R) Jeri Roen, Debbie Torres, June Kester, Alli Fender, Callie Martinez (and Liam) Cheryl Foster, and Jean Barton
Region VII Update
Beckie Christainson, ND | Region VII Director
TheNorthDakotaCattlewomenhavebeenbusythepastfewmonths TheNDCWhelditsannualstate conventionatthebeautifulStiklestadLodgeoutsideFortRansom,whichislocatedineasternNorthDakota. WelistenedtospeakersfromtheNDSUMeatDepartment,theNorthDakotaBeefCommission(NDBC),as wellasHurleyandAssociates Wecollaboratedatourtablesforroundtablediscussionsonouroperationsand promotingbeef,aswellaslistenedtoapaneloffourwomenofdifferentagesandbackgroundsfromthe Cattlewomenatconvention Theytalkedaboutsomeofthechallengestheyallfacedontheranchandasbeef promoters Weendedtheconventionwiththeinstallationofofficersandourstatemeeting Itwasagreat timetocometogetherascattlewomenandtolearnfromeachother.
InJune,theDistrict5NDCWheldabeefcookingclasscalledBeefySummerBiteskidscookingcamp,which wasforstudentsages10to13 Theywereactivelyinvolvedinthepresentationofbeefnutrition,foodsafety, andhowtoprepareabeefmeal Thepresentationswerebrokenupintothreesessions Thestudentsalsofilled outworksheetsontheinformation.Thestudentswerethendividedintothreegroupstopreparethethree recipesthatwerepreparedforourlunchmenu Studentsreceivedlifelonginformationthattheycoulduse whencookingbeefmealsandanymeals
Followingbeeffoodsafetyprecautions,eachstudentwasthenprovidedwithaninsulatedgrocerybagfor theirgroundbeefandleftovers.Byprovidingan"educationalbutfun"class,thegoalistoencouragetheyouth tochoosebeefastheirchoiceofproteinwhentheyassistwithmealpreparation Thisclassencouragedthe studentstobelifelongbeefconsumers
Also,inJunetheNDCWheldaboothalongsidetheNDBCatthenationalcoachesconventioninBismarck, ND CoachesfromacrosstheUSattendedthesix-dayevent NBCandNDCWhadaboothattheeventforall threedays.Beefinformationandtangybeefstickswereavailableatthebooth.NDBCsponsoredadietitianfor theconference,focusingontheimportanceofbeefinanathletes'diet Weprovidedatastybeefstickforthe coachestosampleduringtheirbreaksattheconference Thiseventprovidedinformationtocoachesthatmay notbeawareoftheprogramacrossthestateofNDandtheNDBC-PoweredbyBeefprogram.Thecoaches fromacrosstheUSwillalsoreceiveinformationontheimportanceofbeefasaproteinchoiceforathletes District4NDCWhelditsannualhamburgerdaysinKilldeer,ND EachyearweteamupwithFirstInternational BankofKilldeertoserveburgerstothecommunity Manypeoplecomeeachyearandfeastonahamburger orallBeefhotdogs.Theyalsotrytheirhandsatbeeftriviaandhavemanyoptionsofbeefbrochureswith cookingtechniquesandrecipes NDCWalsoattendedtheMilitaryFeedheldbytheNorthDakotaStockman’s Association,theNDBC,andtheNDCW,whichwasheldattheNorthDakotaStateFairinMinot,ND Several ladiesfromNDCWweretheretopassoutrecipesandbeefinformation,aswellaspassingoutBeefsticksand playingBeefTrivia ItwasahugesuccessandweranoutofmanyinformationbooksaswellasBeefsticks Manywhotriedthetriviawheelwereamazedatsomeofthefactsthattheydidn'tknow FortheSouthDakotaStateFair,theSouthDakotaCattlewomenaregearingupforhandingoutbeefgoodie bags,talkingtomanyconsumers,andthrowingoutbeefcardsatsomeoftheirmainconcertsinSeptember. WearealsoexcitedtopartnerwithBeefLogictogetabetterbeefcurriculumtoseveralschoolsthroughout thestate Thiswillallowthemtogainknowledgeoftheimportanceofbeefintheirdailydietsandservehigh schoolathletes'beefbeforegamesthroughtheBuildYourBaseprogram.Wewillalsohelpserveandsponsor somebeefmealsduringtheSouthDakotaAngustourtakingplaceinSeptember Wewillservebeeftothose indicatedinductedtotheSouthDakotaHallofFameduringthemonthofSeptember
One more event to go in 2024!
We hope to see you and your friends in San Diego county at the end of September.
As we look back on the year, we have a lot of people to thank: Those who helped us with graphics and videos, those who hosted events, those who came to the events, those who lent their cattle or facilities to the event, those who invited friends and shared information… The list for events such as these is never ending.
We especially want to thank our sponsors. As a selffunding part of ANCW we know NONE of the success would be possible without our local and national sponsors. As always, please continue to thank those groups by supporting those who support our endeavors. Allflex, Axiota, Moly Manufacturing, and Merck Animal Health were our national sponsors this year.
Let’s make 2025 even better. We are looking for hosts sites for 2025. You can check out the WIRED toolkit online for details about submissions and the do’s and don’ts of putting on the best event possible. If you know of companies, ranches, or individuals who might be interested in sponsoring an event or signing up as a national sponsor, please let us know.
As always, the committee is always looking to improve so don’t hesitate to pick up the phone, text, or email with ideas, information, or criticism.
Email: wired@ancw.org Jennie 402.540.0861
Midland Bull Test in Columbus, MT served as a phenomenal location for the June WIRED event
WOMEN IN RANCHING EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
Jennie Hodgens IN & Becca Johnson, KS| WIRED Directors
WhatYouCanDoToHelpSupportWIRED
SharedatesandinformationwithEVERYONE(colleges,youth,stateorganizations,etc)Awarenessisstill ourbiggestchallengeaswearealwayshearing,“IwishIknewtheeventwashappening”;“Iwouldhave flowntothatoneifIwouldhaveknownthelocation/speakers/theme”,etc
Makesurepeopleknowtheydon’thavetobeANCWmemberstoattend Thisisoneofthebiggest thingswe’velearnedthisyearaboutgettingparticipantstoevents TheythinktheyneedtobeANCW memberstoattend UsethisasarecruitmenttoolbecauseafterattendingaWIRED,themajorityofnonANCWattendeeswantinformationonhowtojoinANCW. Invitefemalesofallagesandlevelofexperience.
AttendaWIREDevent Ifyouhavealreadyattendedone,attendanotherandbringsomefriends Thereis alwayssomethingtolearn TakeadvantageoftheRanchers’Resiliencegrant!Thecostoftheeventandlodgingcanbefullycovered Thismeansyoucanbringevenmorefriendstomakethecostoftransportationmoreaffordable(only thingnotcoveredinthegrant) EacheventhasthisoptionbygoingtotheRanchers’Resiliencewebsite throughNCBAandscrollingtothespecificWIREDevent,butyoumusttakeadvantageofthis3-4weeks inadvanceoftheeventtobeeligible Sofar100%ofthepeoplewhohavetakenadvantageofthishave hadtheireventpaidfor.
WhentalkingwithanyoneoutsideofANCW,usethephrase“WomeninRanching”.Weknowwhat WIREDmeans,butuntilawarenessishigher,nooneknowswhatanamazinggroupofwomentheycould bepartof
Haveahands-onideathat womeninranchingneedto understand?Makesurewe know!We’rereadytoaddto theoptionstothemenuand theWIREDcommittee wantstohearwhatyou’d liketolearnmoreaboutto makeyouandyour operationmoresuccessful
Connectustosponsors If youhavecontact informationandwhatthey arepassionateabout,we’re happytotakeitfromthere Regionalsponsorsbecome nationalsponsors,sothose localcontactsareimportant.
Don’twaitforcommittee callsorlisteningsessionsat thesummerandwinter meetingstohelpout Email, text,orcallwhenthereis somethingweshouldknow about
Cattlewomen from across the country offering WIRED suggestions at a luncheon at Summer Convention
Membership Committee Report
Casey Matzke, TX | ANCW Vice President
mitteehasbeenhardatworkthisyear!Wecurrentlyhave1,005members!Justa duerenewalswillbecominguponOctober1stformanyofourmembers
mitteehasproposedanincreaseinBasicandSustainingduesof$15.Thiswas ummerbusinessmeetinginSanDiego,bytheBoardofDirectors However,the eewassoexcitedaboutthepositivefeedbackonthisthatwemissedastep-in protocol!Thatbeingsaid,themembershipcommitteeplanstoputforwardaproposalforanincrease inBasicandSustainingDuesof$15 ThedueswouldbeBasic-$75andSustaining-$100 Once membershiphashad30daystoreview,thisproposalwillbetakenbacktotheBoardofDirectorsand votedonagain ThecurrentduesarestillcurrentlyinplaceandwillremaininplaceuntiltheBoardof Directorsmaketheirfinalvote Themembershipcommitteedidnottakethisdecisionlightly We reachedoutandreceivedinitialfeedbackatmostoftheRegionmeetings.Withthecollegiateand lifetimeduesbeingincreasedattheWintermeetingandthepositivefeedbackwereceivedatthe Regionmeetings,wefeltthatanincreaseinmembershipdueswastheappropriatecall.These additionalfundswillhelpfundAmericanNationalCattleWomenandallthewonderfulthingsthis organizationisdoing
WealsohaveourMembershipDrivegoing!IfyouareinterestedinhavingyourStateparticipate,just reachoutandletusknow Forthemembershipdrive,wearelookingforstatestohavea5%increasein theirANCWmembershipfromJuly15ththroughJanuary15th.WearewelcomingallStatesandcash prizeswillbegivento1st,2nd,and3rdplace!
WearealsoworkingonanexcitingmentorshipprogramfortheFall.Besuretolookformoredetails comingsoononthis!
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,commentsorconcerns,besuretoreachouttousatcaslmatzke@gmail.com. Thanks! Casey
ANCW Education Committee
Debbie Torres, CA | Education Committee Chair
Whatagreatmeetingitwas.OurBoardofDirectorsdidanoutstandingjobputtingonourSan Diegomeeting.Ourcommitteemeetingstartedoutwithareviewdiscussionofthebudget proposalandproposedprojects.Acopyoftheproposedbudgetandproposedprojectswere handedouttotheattendingcommitteemembers Atthetimeofthisdiscussion,wedidnotknow whatourbudgetwouldbe
TheproposedprojectincludedprogramssuchasOutreachProgramsthatconsistedofaCattle CountrynewspapertypeletterthatassiststheJr.MembershipandourBacktoBooksprogramto continuethegrowthofourresourcelibrarytoassistteachersandourmembers.
CommitteeDiscussionandSuggestions
1 HaveeachstateEducationChairorAgIntheClassroomChair,fromeachaffiliate representativefromtheirstateonthiscommittee.
2 MakeuseofthePR/CommunicationCommitteepodcastplatformtopromote/talkaboutAg EducationProjects.
3 Compilealistoflessonactivities/resource
4 Addactivities/lessonsuggestionstosome ofthemorepopularbooksonthebook list Thisprojectwouldbebuilton
5 WorkonsponsorshipletterforK-12 EducationCommitteetohelpfundprojects
FutureProject:HavestatesfeatureRanch KidsusingashortinterviewonBeef Promotion.Thesewouldbeusedtohelpin promotingtheK-12activitiesorusedas possibleYou-tubeshorts.Iwouldliketothank BritWestonfortakingourcommittee meetingnotes.
TheGoodNewsis:TheK-12Education Committeehasmetthe2021-2025ANCW LongRangePlanObjective:Toimplementa resourcelibraryformembersandaffiliates. WehavegottenitontheANCWwebsitefor members,affiliates,andteacherstousethis resourcelibrary.Budgetwasrevealedatthe endoftheSanDiegomeeting Wewillbe lookingforsponsorstohelpfundourfuture projects
Saturday, February 1
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ANCW Tour
Sunday, February 2
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ANCW Meetings
Monday, February 3 Registration 7:30 am-6:00 pm
7:00 am-4:00 pm Grazing Management Tour
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ANCW Meetings
2:00 pm-4:00 pm NCBA Executive Committee Meeting
5:00 pm-6:30 pm Regional Meetings
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. ANCW Cowgirl Cotillion Award Gala
Tuesday, February 4 Registration 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. D.C. Issues Update
9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Cattlemen’s College Sessions
11:30 am-1:00 pm Cattlemen's College General Session & Lunch
1:00 pm-2:45 pm Market Research-Today's Beef Consumer
1:00 pm-3:00 pm Policy Committee Meetings
3:00 pm-4:30 pm Opening General Session
4:30 pm-7:30 pm NCBA Trade Show Welcome Reception
5:00 pm-6:30 pm CBB Executive Committee Meeting
7:00 pm-8:30 pm Environmental Stewardship Awards Reception
8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Various NCBA & Affiliate Receptions
8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. NCBA-PAC Reception & Live Auction
Wednesday, February 5 Registration 7:30 am-5:00 pm
6:30 am-7:30 am BEEFit 5K Fun Run/Walk
8:00 am-9:30 am General Session II (Sustainability/Awards)
9:00 am-6:00 pm NCBA Trade Show
10:00 am-12:00 pm Checkoff Highlight Session
10:00 am-12:15 pm Cattlemen’s College Sessions
10:00 am-4:30 pm Policy Committee Meetings
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Sustainability Producer Forum
2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Checkoff Committee Meetings
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Cattlemen’s College Sessions
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. NCBA Trade Show Reception
5:00 pm-9:00 pm Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Reception & Dinner
7:00 pm-10:00 pm Wednesday Night Event
Thursday, February 6 Registration 7:30 am-3:00 pm
8:00 am-10:00 am General Session III-CattleFax 2025 US & Global Protein & Grain Outlook Seminar
9:00 am-4:00 pm NCBA Trade Show
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cattlemen's College in the NCBA Trade Show
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CBB Board Meeting
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Emerging Leaders Luncheon Presented By ANCW
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m NCBA Beef Industry Forum
11:00 am-3:30 pm CattleFax Board of Directors Lunch Meeting
2:30 pm-4:00 pm NCBA Trade Show Reception
3:00 pm-5:00 pm NCBA Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 pm-7:00 pm Roto-Mixer Pre-Party
5:00 pm-7:00 pm Various NCBA & Affiliate Receptions
5:00 pm-8:00 pm CattleFax Board of Directors Reception & Dinner
8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Thursday Night Event
Friday, February 7
7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
WAYS and MEANS COMMITTEE
Connie Tabor | Ways & Means Committee Chair
Th scommitteeislookingforwardtosomenewthingshappeningthisyear Weareworking onanewwildragdesignanditwillincludeYOURbrand!Thebrandsaleswillbeginsoonandthewildragwillbe readyintimeforChristmas Thebrandswillborderabeautifultooledleatherdesigninthecenter Therewillbe alimitednumberofbrands,sobesuretowatchyouremailandsocialmediafortheofficialkickoff AnotherexcitingnewfundraisingprojectistheCowgirlCotillionandAwardsGala Thiswillbeasemi-formal eventheldattheMarriotballroomonFebruary3 TheticketpriceincludesaSurfnTurfplateddinnerandlive entertainmentfeaturingRedSteagall.Hewillbeperforminghispoetry,music,andstorytellingonstagetocap offtheevening Ourawardwinnerswillbeannouncedatourmeetingthatmorning,butwecertainlywantto shineaspotlightontheseoutstandingladiesastheyenjoyagalaeveningasourspecialguests.Asanadditional fundraiserduringthegala,wewillalsobeholdingasilentandliveauction Thefundsfromthiseventwillhelp ourCBAPprogram,ourmembers,andcommitteesastheyeducateandpromotebeefduringtheupcoming year.
TicketsforthegalaareavailableontheNCBAregistrationpageandwearelookingforwardtoafuneveningof fellowshipandnetworkingwithcattleproducersacrossthenation.Wewillalsohaveaboothsetupatthe NCBAconventionofferinginformationaboutANCWanditemsforsalesobesuretostopbyandtakealook If
NCBA Property Rights & Environmental Management
Cheryl
Foster, CA
ege of voting for ANCW at the NCBA Property Rights and Environmental Management Committee meeting We heard from Tom McDonald, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, speakonEPACAFOPermitReviewupdate,(Cleanwateract)Mary-ThomasHart,LegalCounsel gave the Washington DC update There was a lot to talk about due to the overturning of the ChevronDeference
TimewastakentobrieflydiscusstheEnvironmentalStewardshipAwardProgram.Thisprogram hasbeenaverypositiveprogramdemonstratingthatcattlearegoodfortheenvironment.Cattle producers are actively working to protect and improve the environment because they know environmental stewardship and good business goes hand in hand. Feb. 17, 2025 is deadline for nomination.
the 16 resolutions that were expiring Renewing 15 and allowing one to mativeandproductivemeeting.
NCBA Checkoff Highlight
Debbie Torres, CA
IattendedtheCheckoffHighlightSessionCommitteeinSanDiego,CaliforniaduringtheCattle IndustrySummerBusinessMeeting.MemberslistenedtotheCheckoffreviewcommittee.TheKey CheckoffProgramOutcomeswerepresented
QualityAudits:Changedthedirectionofindustry Youcan’tmanagewhatyoudon’tknow FoodSafety:E Coli,Salmonella,BSE,pathogeninterventionwasamajoraccomplishment Consumersexpecttheindustrytodeliveronthispromisedaily
MuscleProfiling:focusedonbetterandmoreprofitableutilizationofchuckandround.
TendernessSurveys:focusedonimprovingtheoverallconsumereatingexperience.Taste,and ConsistentlyGood
HumanNutrition:Beefisandcanbepartofahealthydiet.
ExportMarketOpportunity:Developnewmarkets,only4%ofworldpopulationUS.Exports increasedfrom$175/hdin2023to$475/hd.Valueis$11billionin2024
Thesourceofthisinformationwastakenfromasidepresentedduringmeeting.
NCBA Live Cattle Marketing Report
Nikki Weston, UT
At the live Cattle Marketing Committee, Colin Woodall discussed the use of cameras in the meat grading process This technology was first used in 1978 and a subcommittee was formed in 1990 In 2009 technology was advanced enough that the first camera was used commercially in 2009 One benefit of camera grading is accuracy and consistency, allowing the playing field to obey level John Sitka presented a “Roadmap” to modernize the beef grading system The intent is: By 2030 facilitate universal adoption of a fully objective, technologically advanced beef carcass grading system implementedbytheindustryandoverseenbyUSDA-AMSvia100%remoteauditstoassureaccuracy, precision,andconsistencyacrossplants.
TheMercantileExchangewillperformaFeederCattleContractreviewnextyear
The USDA-AMS is creating an online dashboard containing Livestock Mandatory Reports containing regionalinformation,netpricingdistributionreports,andotherusefulinformation.Thedashboardwill beavailablesoon.
Kelsea Kemp discussed the Robinson-Patman Act 1936. The Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) is a federal lawpassedin1936thatpreventspricediscriminationandotherunfairbusinesspractices.Thelawwas created during the Great Depression to protect small businesses from being undercut by larger competitors.
TheRPAapplies tointerstate trade and commodities, but not services or leases.Itprohibitssellers from:Chargingdifferentpricestocompetingbuyersforthesamecommodityanddiscriminatinginthe provision of allowances, such as advertising, packaging, and credit returns, or treating competing customersdifferently.
The RPA also prohibits practices that could lessen competition, create monopolies, or injure competitors.Forexample,acarmanufacturerthatpaysrentforafavoreddealer'sfacilitybutnotfora disfavored dealer's facility could be violating the law. Another example is a dextrose producer who advertises that candy made by one of its large customers is "rich in dextrose" but not for its other customers
ThenewresolutionspresentedatOrlandoLivestockRiskProtectionRefinementandLivestockRick ProtectionImprovementswereadoptedasnewpolicy.
Thecommitteerenewedthefollowingresolutionssettoexpirein2024: M11AmendmenttothePackersandStockyardAct
M1.7LivestockWeightsforSale
M52ShipmentofCattlefromHawaii
ThefollowingresolutionsweremovedtotheAGandFoodCommittee: M51TransportationStandardizationandEfficiency
M53TruckWeights
TheMDirective2019USDA-AMSLivestockMandatoryReportingRegionsandMDirective2019Delivery atPackingPlantswereallowedtosunsetattherecommendationofthecommitteeleadership
NCBA Chatting About The Checkoff
Debbie Torres, CA
picsTodaySessionwaspresentedinSanDiego,CaliforniaduringtheCattle siness Meeting. The Hot Topics discussion was a variety of different topics onsumers.
was Trade with other countries, such as Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, mer concerns are also Food Safety, Traceability, and Sustainability. On the ntotheU.S.approximately311millionlbs.ofbeefinanygivenmonth.36%of stlytrims.
AustralianowhasaBeefQualityAssurance(BQA)ProgramtoincreasetheSafetyfactors.TheBQA informationisaddingtheSpanishLanguagetotheBrochuresandVideos.TheU.S.hasinvested heavilyinourowntrackabilityofcattle-IDtagsfromfarmstoprocessing.
Consumershavechangedtheirsustainabilitythoughts.In2021theimportanceofprotectingthe planet, reusing products, and recycling efforts stood out. Versus in 2024, economic, environmental,andsocialissuesaretoday’simportance.
NCBA INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMITTEE
Madelene Means, AL
Afterthewelcome,theboardapprovedtheagendaandthe2024NCBAAnnualConventionmeeting minutes Theboardalsoconsideredexpiringandnewpolicy StaffLiaisonmemberKentBacuspresented severalupdates.
Theboardalsorenewedthefollowingexpiringpolicy:
IT12USDA-FAS(supportforForeignAgService)
IT13MAPFunding(supportforMarketAccessPromotionFunding)
IT1.8InternationalMarkets(monitortradeforfairaccess/holdimportsaccountable)
IT19EnforcementofTradeLaws
IT1.10DefinitionofBeefDumping(ChangeWTOdefinition)
IT114InclusionofProductsinTradeAgreements(includeallproductsinagreements)
IT2.3ExportofBeeffromNon-HormoneTreatedCattle
IT26InternationalBeefTrade(Stair-stepapproachtorestoreaccessfromBSE)
Theboardrenewedand/oramendedthefollowing2024expiringpolicies:
M1.1AmendmentofPackersandStockyardAct(amended)
M17LivestockWeightsforSale(amended)
M52ShipmentofCattlefromHawaii(renewed)
Theboardchangedthecommitteeforthefollowingpolicies:
M51TransportationStandardizationandEfficiency(adoptinAgandFoodPolicyCommittee)
M53TruckWeights(adoptinAgandFoodPolicyCommittee)
Theboardsunsetthefollowingpolicies:
MDirective2019USDA-AMSLivestockMandatoryReportingRegions
MDirective2019DeliveryatPackingPlants
KentBacusgaveupdatesonInternationalTradePolicyissuestoincludeEuropeanUnion,China,Mexico, Australia,andParaguayinternalissuesandhowtheycanpotentiallyimpactUS beefpolicyandissues A fewofthoseupdatesarehighlighted:NCBAisstillevaluatingtheimpactsoftheEuropeanUnionelections toincludeanimalwelfareandtransportationissueswithinEUbordersandthepotentialEU-wideimpactsof theproposed2030greenhouseemissiontaxincreasesinDenmark NCBAcontinuestoworktogettheUS accesstotheAustralianbeefmarket NCBAisevaluatingtheimpactofinternalissuesinMexicoonthe Trilateral(US/Mexico/Canada)agreementandnegotiations.US/Chinatraderelationscontinuetobe impactedbyseveralfactorstoincludetheIndoPacificEconomicFramework,China’sMostFavoredNation status,theChina301investigation,andChina’sactionsbecauseoftheractopamineissue
KentBacusalsogaveupdatesonNCBAinternationalengagement NCBAofficersweresuccessfulingetting Australiatoengageonlabculturedproductsandsignajointinternationalstatementopposinglabcultured products NCBAofficersmetwithCanadian,Mexican,NewZealand,andAustraliancounterparts,and governmentofficialsfromthosecountries NCBAcontinuestonurturetheTrilateralrelationship (US/Mexico/Canada)andsupporteachotherthroughinstabilityanduncertaintyineachofourgovernment’s cattleindustries NCBAofficersalsoengagewiththeUSDAonboardsandwithUSDAofficialsregarding internationalengagementandissues
NCBA Checkoff Consumer Trust
Debbie Torres, CA
TheCheckoffConsumerTrustCommitteemeetingwaspresentedinSanDiego,Californiaduringthe IndustrySummerBusinessMeeting ThemeetingconsistedoftheQuarterlyLetter,Research Summaries,inaPresentationFormat,andTacticGuides
TheLongRangPlanAlignmentwaspresented:GrowConsumerTrustinBeefProduction,Improvethe BusinessandPoliticalClimateofBeef,andSafeguardandCultivateInvestmentinBeefIndustry Research,Marketing,andInnovation
FourAR’swerepresented.TheAR’sarevotedonbythemembersofthecommittee.Panelsof committeememberssatatseparatetablesandwereabletoaskquestionsofthepresenteroftheAR’s Votesweretakenpertableandtallied,andresultsofthosevoteswouldbegivenlatertothepresenters andpublic.Wehavenovote.
ThefirstARwasgivenbytheAmericanFarmBureauFoundationforAgriculture.Corestrategy:Grow ConsumerTrustinBeefProduction Engagepositivelyinthesustainablenutritionconversation Promotethepositivecontributionthebeefcattleindustrymakestonutrientdense,healthy,and sustainablefoodsystemswithparticularemphasisonin-personand/orvirtualengagementswithK-12 studentswhoaredevelopingtheirdietarypatternsandpreferences
TheproposedClassroomResources:Studentvettingof20NewBeefSciencePhenomenatodevelop upto5PhenomenaOutlines Developmentof3NewScienceTransferTasks UpdatingandMaintaining CurrentResourcesavailabletoTeachers.HostingofallNewResourcesontheCenter.
TheProposedProfessionalLearningEfforts:DevelopFacilitatorGuidesforBeefUnit,Tasks,and Phenomena.SpringNationalScienceTeachersAssociation(NSTA)Workshop/Event.OntheFarmSTEM (OTF)FacilitatorPathways StateBeefCouncils/OTFHostModules
ProposedCommunitiesofPracticeandPartnership:CommunityofPracticeOnlinePortal.Send EngagementMaterialstoCommunityofPractice NSTA–AlumniandCommunityBuildingEffortsSpringandFallConferences.
LongTermImpact:TheContinuationofEngagedTeachers OnetheFarmStemAlumniNewsletter (358PastontheFarmStemParticipants).OntheFarmStemAlumniNetwork.(5,671Teachers, CurriculumCoordinators,andEducationalLeaders) OntheFarmStemAlumniContinuedImpact (2017OrlandoontheFarmStemAlumniareStillEngaged)
Asyoucansee,FarminScienceEducationcontinuedtoBuildonYearsofSuccess Only4%give AgricultureEducation.99%ofAllHighSchoolStudentsareRequiredtoCompleteaBiologyCourse. TheintegrationofAgriculturewithintheBiologyclasswouldenhancethestudents’knowledgeof Agriculture.Reachhasthepotentialofreaching7,000,000individualsin2024inaK-12Framework.As youcanread,eachARwaslengthy IchosetoreviewthisARduetoit‘scontentandmypositionwith ANCW
Thesourcesofthisinformationweretakenfrommynotesandtheslidepresentationthatwentwith thepresentation.
NCBA Federal Lands Report
Wanda Pinnow, MT
OurFederalLandsmeetingthissummerwasverybusy.Wehad32Resolutionstodiscuss.Somewere Interimpolicyandsomewereexpiringpolicy.Wehadverygooddiscussionsandactedonallofthem.
KaitlynnGlover,StaffLiaison,gaveaverylengthyreportonwhatisalltakingplaceinheroffice.Iwould suggestyoumakeitsothatyoureceivethePublicLandsweeklyupdate ItiscalledTheDaily Roundup ThisemailarticlewillkeepyouuptodateonallhappeningsinthePublicLandCouncil office
ThebignewsthatNCBAandPublicLandsCouncilhavefiledalawsuitagainstthemisguidedBureau ofLandManagement’sConservationandLandscapeHealthrule Thisrulewhichthreatensranching operationsintheUS byunderminingmultiple-usemanagement
TheBureauofLandManagement’sruleupendsthismultipleusesystembycreatingabrandnewuse forfederallandswithoutCongressionalapprovalandinconflictwithexistingfederallaw
Pleasereadthelegislativealerts Cherylwillbesendingout.Itis veryimportantwemakeD.C. awarethatwedonotcareforhow thingsarebeinghandled.Youcan gotoourwebsitetoreadour policiestoseewherewestandon currentissues
Ifyouhavequestionspleasereach outtoCherylFoster cherylafosterlb@gmailcomor WandaPinnow, cwpinnow@gmailcom
ANCW Foundation
Lana Slaten, AL | ANCW Foundation President
TheANCWFoundationisanon-profit501(c)3cooperationfoundedtogeneratefundsforcharitable, scientific,oreducationalpurposes.Thedonationsgiventothefoundationaretaxdeductibleandcanbe madeasnon-designatedordesignatedgifts Thenon-designateddonationsareinvestedandthe interestfromthosedonationsareusedtofundscholarshipsandeducationalprograms
Throughthegenerosityofthedonors,ithasbeenaprivilegeforthefoundationtohavegivenover $60,000inscholarshipsinthelast30years.Thesescholarshipshavebeenappliedtothecollegetuition fordeservingyoungpeoplethatarepreparingforafutureinagriculture,especiallythebeefindustry ThefoundationhasalsobeenabletosupportcountlesseducationalprogramsforANCWanditsleaders. Theseactivitiesgreatlysupportthemissionofthefoundationwhichistoenhancethebeefindustry ThefoundationhadafruitfulmeetinginSanDiego,CAduringtheNCBA/ANCWSummerBusiness Meeting.Therethefoundationkickedoffafundraiserfora$1000travelgranttobeusedforthe2025 NCBA/ANCWAnnualMeetingtobeheldinSanAntonio,TXinFebruary
Theticketsarea$25.00donationeach.Pleasecontactanyofthefoundationtrusteestomakeyour donationandobtainyourticket!ThewinningticketwillbedrawnonOctober1st,2024 Thewinnerwill benotifiedandtheresultspostedontheANCWFBpage.
TheANCWFoundationtrusteesare,Fita Witte,NM-VicePres.;JeannieKiehn,WASecretary;KristyLage,NE-Treasurer;Diane Travis,TX;LucyBowers,FL;WandaPinnow, MT;MaryJoRideout,WY;andCasey Matzke,TX-ANCWliaison
WhileinSanDiegotheANCWFoundation awardedtheCBAPteamwitha$2000 granttoassistthemintheirmissionto educateandpromotethebeefindustry throughtheirvariousactivities Itwasvery upliftingtowitnesstheenthusiasmwith whichtheseyoungpeoplegoabout accomplishingthegoalsofthisdeserving ANCWprogram.Thefutureofthebeef industryisbrightindeedinthesecapable hands
Lastbutnotleast,wewanttothankallof thedonorstotheANCWFoundationfor yoursupport!Youaremakingadifference thatwillbefeltinthebeefindustryfor generationstocome.
Pictured left to right, Katie Kixmiller (program director), Chaylee Tonniges, NE and Brittley Bowers, TX (both CBAP team members),ANCW Foundation Trustees, Mary Jo Rideout, Kristy Lage, Lana Slaten and Jeannie Kiehn
ANCW Golden Girls
Wanda Pinnow, MT | Past President
As I attended our summer business meeting, I was pleased to look out in the audience and see the GoldenGirlsinfullforce.Itisgreattohavesuchwisdomtotapinto.Wealwaysaresayingweneedto getouryouthinvolved Yes,Idoagreewiththat,butalsoweneedtogiveourgoldengirlsareasonto keepcomingtothemeetings ItisJeanBarton,ofCalifornia,thatremindsustospeakuportostand up when speaking to the crowd. These are just little house keeping actions that make the meeting moreenjoyable
As a Golden Girl, some of you have made retirement plans As a Trustee of the American National CattleWomenFoundation,IfinditisimportanttomakesureourANCWmembersknowthattheycan includethefoundationasarecipientofdividendsfromthereinvestments.Itisimportantthatifyoudo donate to the ANCW Foundation, you make sure you state the direction you want the dollars to go Such as ANCW conference expenses, ANCW tour expenses, CBAP expenses, and Emerging Leaders Luncheon If you do not put a directive on the donation it will be invested, which will still help the Foundation.
Pleasemakesureyouaskforanoticeofgiving Thereasonforthisissoyoucanuseitforataxreceipt Aslongasthereceiptstatesthatyouhavenotreceivedanyservicesforthisdonationyouwillbeableto deductthedonation
lfyouwanttobeactiveinANCWGoldenCowbellesmakeourleaderPennyZimmermanawareofyour interestandidea Sheisopentoallideasandactivitieswhicharesubmittedtoher
Michelle Greeman, New Mexico Cowbelles president, presenting “The Heart of a Volunteer: How to Keep Your Members and Your Help” to a full house at the San Diego convention
Finding Sponsors
Connie Tabor | ANCW Ways and Means Chair
Fundraising.Themosthatedwordinanyvolunteerorganizationitseems.Weallknowthatweneedfunding tosupportourprogramspromotingbeefandeducating Buthowdoyougetstarted?It’sactuallyeasier thanyouthink Didyouknowthatmostbusinesseswanttosupportyourorganization?Youjustneedyour planinplacesoyou’rereadywithanswerswhentheyask.So,what’stheplan?
Thebusinesswantsaplacetogetitsnameinfrontoftheirbuyerstohelpincreasetheirsalesortosupport theirclient;you Beginbyassessingwhatyouhavetoofferthebusiness Howcanyouhelpthemgettheir nameinfrontofyourmembers?Signageatyourmeetingswiththecompanylogoisagoodstart Doyou haveanewsletterthatyousendout?Electronicorhardcopy,makesureyoursponsorslogoisprominenton allmaterials.IfyouhaveaFacebookpage,recognizeyoursponsorsfromtimetotime.Maketheshoutout demandinteraction;likes,comments,shares Stresstoyourmembersthatthesebusinesseswanttobe thanked!Theywantyourmemberstousetheirproducts Eveniftheyjustcalltoaskquestionsabouttheir productshowsthatbusinessthatissponsoringyouaregivingthemtheopportunitytomakeasale.Makea listofthethingsthatyoucanofferthebusinessestohelpyouasyouspeakwithsponsors.
Setyoursponsorshiplevelstomakesureyoursponsorsaregettingequaltreatment Youdon’tnecessarily havetodeveloplevelsortiers,butmakesureeveryoneaskingfordonationsisconsistentaboutwhatthey offerfora$5000donation,asopposedto,a$500donation Ifyoudon’twanttopayforsignageforevery sponsorthenmakethataperkofa$5000donation.
Youmaybewonderinghowdoyouapproachabusinesstoask?Didyoubuyfeedthisweek?Didyouask yourfeeddealer?Didyouaskyourbanker?Iknow,it’snotthemostcomfortableconversation,buttheworst thingthatcanhappenistheysayno Beready,becausemostlikelytheywillask,“whatdidyouhavein mind”.
Weappreciateanyamountasponsorcangive.Tellthemwhattheirdonationhelpstofund.Doyouhavea juniorprogramthathelpstheyoungpeoplewanttostayinvolvedinourindustryandoffersthem opportunitiestolearnthemanyaspectsfromfeedingtoprocessing?Doyouhavecollegestudentswhoare yourambassadorswhotalkwithourconsumerstoanswerquestionsandshareaccurateinformationand thevalueofgoodnutritioninonly3ouncesofdeliciousbeef?Letthebusinessknowwhatyouaredoingand thattheirdonationwillbegoingtoagoodcause Giveyoursponsorswhatyoupromise!Yourcommittee shouldbeoverseeingeachmonth,whatneedstobedonetofulfillyourobligationstothebusiness Make sureyou,andthebusiness,knowwhatthestartdateandenddateisfortheirsponsorship. Mosteveryonehasbusinessrelationshipsthatwouldgladlygiveadonationiftheyarejustasked,soshare sponsorbenefitinformationwithyourmembers
Makesureyougivethebusinessan invoiceorreceiptfortheirdonation. (Carrysomeinyourcarwithyoufor thoseunexpectedopportunities!)
Thesearejustafewsuggestionson whatyoucandotogetpastany hesitationyoumayhaveandfind thosesponsorswhowanttosupport CattleWomen.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorneed someonetogiveyouthatpushtoget started,Iwillbehappytohelpyou Shareyoursuccessstorieswithme! Contactmeatctabor67@gmailcomor call620-762-0275
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GOLDEN COWBELLES CORNER
Humble Origins of the National Beef Cookoff Celebrating It’s 50th Anniversary
Submitted by Kim Larson
ItwasJanuary1974attheNationalMid-YearConvention oftheAmericanNationalCowBelles(nowCattleWomen) whenthenNationalPresident,IreneHoytofUtah, invitedmygrandmother,HelenBudinofColorado,to dinnersayingshehad“somethingimportanttodiscuss withher.”Atthatdinner,Irenesaid,“Ihaveadream.” Thatdreamwastostartanationalbeefcookoffwithmy grandmotherasitschairman.Shepickedtheright personbecausemyGrammatookoffwithitandran,full speedahead!
Startingacook-offfromscratchwasadauntingtaskso Grammabeganbyassemblingavolunteercommittee GrammawasservingastheColoradoCowBelles Presidentthatyearandthosedeepconnectionsinthe beefindustryhelpedherquicklyrecruitagroupof enthusiasticladies–themajorityfromColorado–tohelp planthenationalevent
Hernextobstaclewasfundingsincetherewasno budget Grammadidn’tseethatasaproblem She donated$500inmemoryofmylategrandfathertogive thecommittee“seedmoney”
Next,whowouldbeeligibletobeacontestant? GrammawrotecountlessletterstotheCowBelle presidentsofeverystate,askingthemtohaveacontest oreven“appoint”arepresentativecontestantfromtheir state Grammaputmymom,PearlAnn(BudinPeebles) Adams,herdaughter,inchargeofColorado’scontest. ThefinalhurdleforGrammawasfindingalocationto hostthenationalcompetition,eventuallydecidingon PlaceJuniorHighinSoutheastDenver Theschool’s HomeEconomicsdepartmenthousedenoughwork stationswhereindividualcompetitorscould simultaneouslybecookingduringthecontest competitorscooking,allatthesametime.
Ultimately,therewere13contestantsthatfirstyearwho flewintoDenverandwerehousedinhotelsnearthe juniorhigh ColoradoCowBelles(and16-year-oldme!) wererecruitedtoactas“courtesydrivers”shuttling contestantsandalloftheircookingequipmenttothe school
Kim Larson is a proud member of the Weld County CattleWomen in Colorado. She lives with her husband, Brian Larson, in Greeley, Colorado, and recently began a two year retirement transition following a 30+ year career as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments
Helen Budin of Colorado | Chairman of the first Beef Cookoff
ThatfirstCook-OffwasheldSaturday,October5,1974 Therulesrequiredrecipestouselesstenderand cheapercutsofbeefnamelychuck,brisket,foreshank,orhamburger.Manyoftheiroriginalandunique recipeshadthecostperservingcalculatedandrangedfrom37centsto77centsperserving! Fourofthe13contestantsweremenandmenearnedfirstandsecond!ThefirstwinnerwasHoward Camden,aninsurancesalesmanfromWestBloomfield,Michigan,withhis“RoastStyleBrisketofBeef”
SecondplacewasLarryEhlertofSt Joseph,Missouri with“BrisketStroganoffSandwich.”Thirdplacewas JeanneEricksonofTulare,California,with“Rancho Beef’N’Rice.”Manyofthecontestantsmarinatedtheir beefinliquidsofallkinds,evenbeer
Afterward,contestants,CowBellesinattendanceand guestsweretreatedtoalunchfeaturingthedishes madebythecontestants.Inaddition,therewasa combinationsaladandbeefbreadmadebyDonna BeeneofSterling,CO,andIreneClenninofRye,CO.My grandmothermadeBeefCookiesandBeefBrownies fordessert
Thesecondyeartherewerearound35entries Itwasn’t untilthethirdyearthatall50stateswererepresented. Yetfromsuchahumblebeginning,theNationalBeef Cook-offhasevolvedintomulti-million-dollaraffairs Mygrandmotherwasextremelyproudofgetting thatfirstBeefCook-Offofftheground.Ittooka tremendousnumberoflongdistancephonecalls (onapartyline!), letters and massivecoordination tomakeithappen(allwithoutemail,mindyou!).
In addition, she created a quilt dedicated to the Cook-off that included the names of all committee members, all contestants, and each person involved with that first cookoff. The National Beef Cook-Off was truly one of her most important and cherished legacies. In the end, she created a lasting and important beef promotion that still lives on today. She was able to attend the 25th National Beef Cook-Off in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1999, where she was honored for her efforts Gramma passed away in January of 2011
BUILDING RURAL-URBAN UNDERSTANDING IN A CLIMATE CHANGING WORLD
Submitted by Juanita Reed-Boniface | Minnesota CattleWomen
Opportunitiestobuildrural-urban understandingpresentthemselvesin manyways ForthepastseveralmonthsI havebeeninaclassatmychurchin downtownMinneapolislookingat challengesofClimateChangeandsome ofthefactorsthatareimpactingchange butalsobeinginfluencedbychange One ofthetopicsthegroupwantedtolearn moreaboutwaslanduseandagriculture
Afterworkingoutthelogistics,and promotingthetrip,12membersofthe grouptraveledtotheHaubenschildDairy Farm Onarrivalthegroupwasgreeted byofficersoftheIsanti-KanabecCounty FarmBureau
After a delicious breakfast of pancakes, beef bacon, sausage, juice, milk and coffee they climbed onto tour wagons to have fun exploring and learning the "it's all about our cows" dairy operation This largescale family farm was established in 1952 across four family generations Their dedicated Farm Team has created an environmental-friendly agriculture business focused on the profitable, progressive and sustainable production of high-quality milk and cow poop-power electricity They were awarded the Minnesota Governor's Excellence Award for their achievements
Biosecuritywasahighpriorityduetothecasesof"birdflu"having beendetectedrecentlyinMinnesotadairyherds.Asaresult,tours werearrangedonspecialtourwagonspulledbyhorsesorvintage tractors.Amemberofthefamilyservedasourtourleaderand providedinformationandansweredquestionsaswerodealong Tenstopswerefeaturedonthetour:
Milkingparlorandmilktankershedfromwhere12,000gallons orcoldmilkareshippedouteverydayforprocessingandthen deliveredtoKwikStopretailstores
Cowfreestallbarnswherecowsarefed,watered,exerciseand restbetweenmilkings
·Cowmedicalcenter--
ElectricityGeneratorRoomandHydrogenFuelCellBuilding FlowDigesterCow-PoopPit
RecycledFiberPressRoom
Mamas-to-beDryCowBarn
Youngcow’sheiferbarn
Feedstorageareawithharvestingmachinery
Followingthewagontour,membersofourgroupvisited exhibits,talkedwiththeveterinariansonsite,gatheredrecipes, purchasedcheese Aspecialhighlightwasmeetingandhaving aphotowithMinnesota'sCommissionerofAgricultureThom PetersonandMarthaJosephson,RepresentingtheGovernor's Office
Reflectionthoughts:
1. Whatwereyourexpectationsaboutthisexperience? Whatdidyouknow?Whatdidyouwanttolearn?
Iknewnothingaboutadairyfarmandwaseagertolearnhow oneoperates,particularlyonalargescale.Iwantedtolearn-hightechuse,numberofanimalsandtheircare Iexpectedto seeotherfarmanimals
2.Oneortwothingsthatimpressedyouthemost. Captureofmethane Careofland
Numberandvarietyofpeopleinattendance
How"regimented"theanimalsare,specializedfacilitiesand locations
Efficiencyoffeeding,monitoringofanimalhealth,cows seemedcomfortable
Farmoperationissosystematicandefficient
Oneofthethingsthatstruckmewashoweasyitisfora farmertokeepdoingwhathe/shehasalwaysdonewhencosts aresohigh Isaythatbecausethefamilymemberwespoketo saidyoucankeepspreadingyourmanureonyourfields.It takestwoyearsforittofullybreakdown(releasingmethane) ascomparedtousingthedigesterHaubenschild'susethatmakesthemanurefullyusablewithina matterofmonthsandcreatespowerfrommethaneratherthanreleasingit.Thechallengeiscost.The digestercostamillion(adecadeago?)whentheyinstalledtheirs Thedigesteronlytakescareofthe manureof800cowstodayandtheirherdis3300.Thecostofalargerdigesterismorethantheyare willingtospendatthistime Theescapingmethaneinmanurecontinuestobeachallengeeventhere Ideallyeachfarmwouldhaveadigestertohandleitswasteandcreateelectricitytobeusedonthefarm. OneoftheHaubenschildboyswasfascinatedbythepowerofmethaneasakidandhecontinuedto studyitincollegesogettingadigesterwasaneasierandperhapsmoreinformeddecisionforthisfarm operation
Iwouldnotliketoworkinthemilkingparlor Thejobappearedrepetitiveandchallengingtokeepupwith theanimalsthemselvesastheymoveinandoutthreetimesaday.Wealsotalkedaboutotherthingsthey wouldliketolearnofplacestovisit Iamalreadymakingalist,includingbeefenterprisesthathave implementedmanyforageandpasturemanagementpracticesforsoilenrichmentandsustainability,as wellasafamilyfeedyard
Thisexperiencereinforcedagaintheneedtokeeptellingourstoryandforour"citycousins"whohavehad limitedfarmexperiences Awell-plannedfieldtripisaneffectiveteachingtool
EMPOWERING CATTLEWOMEN IN AG TECH: INSIGHTS FROM TECH HUB LIVE 2024
Tammy Wiedenbeck, Cattlemen's Beef Board Member, Wisconsin
TheWomeninAgTechandTechHubLive conferenceinDesMoines,Iowa,heldonJuly29-31, 2024,broughttogethersomeofthebrightest mindsinagriculturaltechnology,withtheroleof womenintheindustryemphasizedonDay1.For thoseofusinthecattleindustry,theinsightsshared arenotjustrelevant theyareessentialaswe navigatetheever-evolvinglandscapeofmodern agriculture
WendySrnic,VicePresident,Biotechnology, CortevaAgriscience
WendySrnic’spresentationhighlightedthe importanceof culture inthesuccessofmergers,
noting that 90% of mergers fail due to cultural mismatches. This insight is particularly valuable for cattlewomen who may be involved in or affected by the ongoing consolidation in agriculture Wendy emphasized Corteva’s role as one of the few tech companies in the country focusing on biotechnology, including GMO, plant breeding, and gene editing These technologies directly impact the feed and forage options available to cattle producers, especially with innovations like multi-disease resistant (MDR) corn Wendy’s advice was clear: don’t burn bridges in this small, interconnected world of agriculture you never know when you might need to collaborate with someone again
Submitted by Kady Porterfield | WA (Tech Hub Continued on gage 42)
Joyce Hunter, Executive Director for Collaboration & Education, Mission Critical
Joyce Hunter brought a unique perspective, blending her background in sociology and marketing with a passion for protecting agriculture from “dirt to table.” For cattlewomen, she said we need to think like hackers to protect our operations and to stay ahead of potential threats She also emphasized the power of storytelling and consistency, a crucial aspect for ranchers looking to connect with consumers and policymakers alike Her advice to get a working group together for new ideas and execution is especially important for those of us navigating the complex world of ag policy and innovation (Tech Hub Continued)
PaigeFrautschy,IowaAgriculture Program Director
TheNatureConservancyPaigeFrautschy’sdiscussiononthe4RPlusinitiativewasparticularlyrelevantto cattleproducersfocusedonsustainability Theinitiative’semphasisontherightsource,rightrate,right time,andrightplacefornutrientmanagementalignswiththegoalsofmanyrancherstooptimizepasture healthandfeedquality Thisapproachnotonlysupportsenvironmentalstewardshipbutalsoenhancesthe long-termviabilityofouroperations
TedMcKinney,CEO,NASDA
TedMcKinneyspokeduringtheTechHubLiveportionoftheconferenceandofferedaglobalperspective, stressingtheimportanceofinnovationandforward-thinkinginagriculture Hediscussedthechallenges posedbyinternationalpolicies,suchastheEuropeanUnion’sresistancetogeneeditingandtheongoing debatesaroundthe2024FarmBill.Hedrovehomethepointthatwemustadvocateforscience-based policiesandbevocalasagrouptoensurethattheneedsofproductionagriculture,includingcattle ranching,aremet.Healsohighlightedtheimportanceofmaintainingagoodreputation,remindingusthat inagriculture,trustandintegrityareeverything
TakeawaysforCattlewomen
TheoverarchingthemeofTechHubLive2024wastheintegrationoftechnologywithtraditional agriculturalpractices.Forcattlewomen,thismeansstayinginformedaboutthelatestinnovationsin biotechnology,precisionagriculture,andsustainabilitypractices Italsomeansembracingourroleas leadersandconnectorsintheindustry whetherthat’sthroughstorytelling,collaboration,orpolicy advocacy.
Aswemoveforward,thechallengesandopportunitiesfacingcattleranchersareincreasinglytiedto technologicaladvancements BystayingengagedwitheventslikeTechHubLiveandcontinuingto supportanduplifteachother,wecanmakesurethatcattlewomenremainatthefrontofthisevolving industry.
Let’staketheseinsightsandusethemtostrengthenouroperations,advocateforourneeds,andcontinue toleadthewayinsustainableandinnovativecattleranching.
A SERVANTS HEART
Submitted by Emilee Haubner | Region IV Communications Committee Rep I Texas
Unspokenserviceandsmalldeedsmakeadifferenceintheworld Itiswhenwegive,wereceive Whatwe receiveismorepeaceinourlivesandanswerstomanyofthethingswehavebeenasking.Often,wefind ourselveswishingtherearemorewhogavebackandwouldlendahelpinghand Wecannotforgetthough tolookforthehelpinghandsinourowncommunitiesthatarealreadymakingadifference
WeareblessedtohavecattlewomenallovertheUSAwhofightforourcattleindustry,whofightforthe healthoftheirfamily(usall),andwhoseservantheartsareshownbytheirChristlikeattributes Ourregion fourcattlewomenaregivingbacklocallybyhelpingourchildren,ourveterans,otherwomen,ouryouth,and youngadults
OurArkansaswomenareworkingwithHero’sontheWaterwheretheyhelpveteransgetoutonthewater andfish Thishelpsgiveveteransthefreedomtofeelfreeofdisabilities Cattlewomenareblessedtoserve veteransabeefmealwhileprovidingthemwithinformativematerialtohelpthemseehowchoosingbeefas asourceofproteinhelpshealtheirbodies
OurTexaswomeninsouthernTexashaveaSpikesandSpursGalatobenefitthesouthTexaschildren’s homes; where nutritious meals are provided through all the funds aisedatthebenefit Ourchildrenare tastingyummymarshmallowsorgummybearswhilelearningabouthowweusebeefby-productsatart daysandagintheclassroom.Womenaresharingtheirloveofcookingbyteachinglow-incomefamilieshow tocookahealthymealusingbeefwhileonabudget
OurOklahomawomengetinvolvedwithAgDayatthecapitalwheretheyvisitwithlegislaturesandshow howagisimportanttousandourworld Somanyareremovedtodayfromtheranchorfarm;andtohelp makesureouryoungconsumersknowaboutwheretheirfoodcomesfrom,theOKcattlewomengoandread tothemintheclassroom
AllwomenacrosstheUSAarefightingtoprotectwhattheylove(wealllove)bygivingandmakinga difference Continuewhatyouaredoingtoday,tomorrow,andinyourfutureplans Educate,teach,andshare yourpassionforthebeefandcattleindustry.Itisthesmallthingsthatmakeadifference,andtogetherwith ourservantleadershipandhearts,wecantrulymovemountains
TammyWiedenbeckisadedicatedpartneronherfamily’s7thgeneration farm,wheresheoverseesadiversifiedoperationthatincludesaherdof Angus,RedAngus,andShorthorncattle,aswellasgrowingcorn,soybean alfalfa,andoats Inadditiontoherresponsibilitiesonthefarm,Tammyis thefounderandleaderofTraveledAcresMedia,acompanydedicatedto promotingtheglobalnarrativeofagriculture
Tammy'sleadershipandinfluenceextendtotheNationalBeefBoard, whereshehasservedontheExecutiveCommitteeandcurrently contributestotheOperatingandNutritionandHealthcommittees Sheis alifelongsupporteroftheGrantCountyCattlemen’sAssociationanda memberoftheWisconsinCattlemen’sAssociation,reflectingherdeep commitmenttothecattleindustry.Herinvolvementspanscounty,state, andnationalFarmBureaus,alongwithotherlocalorganizations Hercontributionstoagriculturehavebeenrecognizedwiththe2022WisconsinFarmBureauSustainableSelf Awardandthe2023OutstandingAlumniAwardfromheralmamater,UW-Platteville Tammyalsosharesher passionforthecattleindustrybytrainingBuster,a9-year-oldsteer,togiveridestochildrenatthecountyfair andservesasatouristattractionontheirfarm.Shecreditsagricultureasthecornerstoneofherlifeandis dedicatedtoinspiringabroaderappreciationfortheindustrythatsustainstheworldbyprovidingfood,fuel, andfiber.
American National CattleWomen
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