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History of the Utah Cattlemen's Association In 1870, livestock producers in Utah joined together to form the Utah Livestock Growers Association, banding together to protect the interests of livestock producers. In 1890, the association underwent some changes and became the Utah Horse and Cattle Growers Association. It continued with that title until February of 1956 when the current name, Utah Cattlemen's Association (UCA) was adopted. At that time, the UCA leadership listed eight reasons for the existence of the association. All eight of the original points of purpose continue to govern the present activities of the UCA. To promote and protect the business of raising beef cattle. To improve the quality of cattle and beef produced. To uphold the rights of all persons engaged in the cattle business. To encourage the enactment of legislation designed to improve and encourage the cattle business. To oppose the enactment of legislation designed to injure and/or destroy the cattle business. To encourage and establish the adoption of good principles of raising and marketing cattle. To encourage the establishment of state and local exhibits and contests designed to encourage the cattle business. To assist in asserting or defending the rights of UCA members, which affect their operation in the growing of cattle, if such assistance will benefit all members. ...More Cattle Today Articles about the production of beef cattle and livestock. YOUNG ANGUS PRODUCERS ATTEND ANNUAL BEEF LEADERS INSTITUTE Twenty Angus producers from across the U.S. explored various segments of the beef industry May 31-June 3, 2009, during the second annual Beef Leaders Institute, hosted by the American Angus Association® and funded through the educational efforts of the Angus Foundation. APPALACHIAN CLASSIC CHAROLAIS SALE HELD The Appalachian Classic Charolais Sale was held April 25, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. NATIONAL BRAUNVIEH SPRING BULL SALE HELD APRIL 18TH The Braunvieh Association of America Spring National Braunvieh Influencer Bull Test Sale on April 8th was a success. This premier sale was held at the Green Springs Bull Test Center, Nevada, Mo., and the best 77 out of 144 performance-tested bulls sold to commercial and seedstock producers in 14 states. RESEARCHER LOOKS AT THE GENETIC ASPECTS OF MARBLING Marbling drives value-based beef marketing. How to infuse enough of this quality-grade potential into herd genetics or even how much is enough - has remained something of a mystery. SOUTHEAST BRANGUS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION BREEDERS SHOWCASE SALE HELD APRIL 4 IN... The Southeast Brangus Breeders Association Breeders Showcase Sale was held April 4, 2009 in Perry, Ga. VIRGINIA ANGUS ASSOCIATION TO HOST PRESIDENTIAL TOUR The Virginia Angus Association will host a Presidential Angus Tour Aug. 23-25, 2009. Attendees will have the opportunity to take pleasure in Virginia's well-known Southern hospitality, view some outstanding cattle from premier breeders in the state and experience some of the United States' historical landmarks. QUALITY SHOULD BE FACTORED IN THE PRICE EQUATION Feeders bid on cattle by penciling out the highest price they can pay and still maintain a shot at profit. Packers need a certain number of cattle harvested through their plants, bought at a particular price, to stay afloat. That cost/sales formula follows beef as it continues toward consumers. NEW TAX COURT CASE STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF RECORDKEEPING In a lengthy decision, the Tax Court recently underscored the difficulties taxpayers have in convincing the IRS that family-run farms are engaged in for profit. SOMETIMES THE GRASS IS WEEDIER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE Farmers and ranchers are seeing more weeds both common and unusual varieties this year, according to Dr. Vanessa Corriher, Texas AgriLife Extension Service forage specialist based at Overton. VITAMIN E IMPORTANT TO IMMUNITY AND REPRODUCTION Vitamin E was first identified as nutritionally essential for animals about 60 years ago. Rats fed purified diets without vitamin E did not reproduce, plain and simple. Many similar studies have shown similar results in domestic, managed species. SOUTHEAST ANGUS CLASSIC SALE AVERAGES $2,561 The Southeast Angus Classic Sale was held May 16, 2009 in Opelika, Ala. IT'S THE PITTS -- CROSSBRED COWBOYS Scholars say that people work for four reasons: habit, money, power or pleasure. I would add a fifth reason after conducting an informal survey of my entire family. MACEDON FARMS & FRIENDS ANGUS SALE AVERAGES $2,813 The Macedon Farms and Friends Angus Sale was held May 9, 2009 at the farm in Madison, Ala. BLACK INK -- WHY "TRADE DOWN?" Demand for beef is down. Can you blame the recession? Not entirely, but it's a darned inconvenient coincidence. THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- READING THE STARS Peetie and Hooter were swapping thoughts about the economy, the state of the world and how it was that ammunition and gun sales were off the charts.
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