News from Idaho Cattle Association

The governors’ request comes after multiple attempts to collaborate with the Biden administration on proposed rule changes and processes.

Led by Governor Gianforte, additional signatories to the letter include Governors Brad Little (ID), Joe Lombardo (NV), Spencer Cox (UT), and Mark Gordon (WY).

The governors’ letter to Stone-Manning may be viewed here.

 

View the press release here, from State of Montana

According to a recent article in Supermarket News, beef is maintaining its place at retail as favorite among shoppers.  Circana, a Chicago-based market research firm reports that beef accounts for 53.7% of meat dollar sales, up 1.5% from a year earlier. Ground beef is particularly popular due to its affordability and versatility.

NCBA shared that beef sales are expected to be vibrant over the next several months as the summer grilling season has on average accounted for 29% of yearly beef pound sales and 30% of dollar sales since 2020. NCBA research found that 96% of consumers plan to grill over the summer and budget considerations are expected to be top of mind.

A district court judge in Boise was set to hear a case last Tuesday morning regarding the question of whether federal land agencies can retain water rights on public land in Idaho for livestock to drink, even if the agencies don’t own the cattle.

The case stems from a 30-year process of sorting out water rights in the Snake River Basin, which ended in 2014.

View the story here, from Boise Public Radio

Join more than 20,000 members of the beef community in this advocacy program! The checkoff-funded Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) course consists of five lessons:

• The Beef Community - Context of raising beef from pasture to plate focusing on the community of people involved throughout the beef lifecycle.

• Raising Cattle on Grass - An introduction to the first step in the beef lifecycle and the many benefits of raising cattle on our country’s vast grass pasture resources.

• Life in the Feedyard - A discussion on the role of feedyards, including animal care, nutrition and environmental stewardship, at this important step in the beef lifecycle.

• From Cattle to Beef - An in-depth look at the slaughter process and the humane handling and safety measures in place at today’s beef processing facilities.

• Beef. It's What's For Dinner. - A primer on choosing and cooking the right cuts of beef and the important role of beef in a healthful diet.

 

These courses, once completed, will equip advocates with the communication and knowledge to share our Idaho Beef story on social media and in our communities and help others better understand how cattle are raised and beef’s place in a balanced, healthy diet.

ENROLL TODAY