I hope you enjoy our Zimfo Bytes. Helping put them together and post them on AgWired is Melissa Slagle, pictured here with Steve Barratt, CBB Collections Compliance, after a nice beef burger lunch at Johnny Rocket’s inside our hotel in Reno. Melissa works for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board as Manager of Trade Media. The staff at the restaurant asked when …
Producer’s Perspective of Beef Checkoff
I did some very random interviews with cattle producers as they were getting registered this afternoon about what they think of the Beef Checkoff. I think it’s always interesting to hear their perspective. We’re actively involved in helping communicate the Checkoff activities to cattle producers so you like to think that the message is getting out. Judging from these 4 …
Cattle Industry Convention Preview
Things were very relaxed here in Reno last night so I sat down with Beef Board CEO, Tom Ramey (l), Cheri Delgado, Senior Executive Assistant and Executive Dir. of Communications, Lynn Heinze to get a preview of what will be going on. Tom says that this is the beginning of the annual planning cycle for the Beef Board. He says …
Arriving In Reno
On the road again. Here’s Oakland Airport on the way to Reno. It was a beautiful day for flying. On the way out there were plenty of cowboy hats on the plane. The Cattle Industry Convention is a multi-organizational meeting and I’m not even going to try to cover all of it. The meeting will feature joint and individual meetings …
Beef and Biodiesel Blogging
I’ll be Rushing off to Reno early on Monday to attend the Cattle Industry Convention once again. You’ll be able to follow all the action right here on AgWired. I’ll also be the Beef Board Blogger on Beef Board Meeting.com. This will be the third year that the Cattlemen’s Beef Board has blogged their activities at this major national event …
Beef Says I Love You
At least it does at Piggly Wiggly according to a story on Adrants. For Valentine’s Day, grocery chain Piggly Wiggly is offering a $5,000 diamond necklace to its Angus beef buyers. The winner will be selected on February 11. This ought to create some buzz in Reno next week at the Cattle Industry Convention. I’ll be there starting Monday evening. …
Tuesday’s Burgers Today
Alright burger lovers. You’re not alone, not by a long shot. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about eating one of life’s best food choices. I think burgers should be in their own food group category. And don’t forget that famous line from Wimpy (Popeye), “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” You can find your very …
New Website For Certified Hereford Beef
If you like Certified Hereford Beef then you’ll want to check out the new website for their customers. Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) LLC has re-launched a customer-focused Web site, www.herefordbeef.net . This new Web site is equipped with upgraded navigation software to make it more user-friendly for CHBs three publics, consumers, customers (retail/foodservice) and producers. HerefordBeef.net provides users an opportunity …
Sociable Beef Breeds
It’s time to hit the agricultural marketing highway once again. Actually I did that Friday when I did some blog training in Kansas City before attending the Beef Breeds Social. This year it was held at the American Hereford Association offices. It was very well attended and we of course ate some very good beef. Before things got too sociable …
Beef Breed Buddies
The Beef Breeds Social was a lot of fun even if we’re past the holidays. Who says we’re not still in a holiday spirit. All it takes is a little spirits sometimes. The party got started around 6pm and we were able to eat around 7pm. I already posted the menu but I can tell you that Jack Stack BBQ …