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Former Furst-McNess CEO Ned Furst Passes
Former Furst-McNess CEO Ned Furst Passes

The Furst-McNess Company announces the passing of its Board of Directors’ Chair Emeritus and former Chief Executive Officer, Frank “Ned” Furst.

UC-Davis Professor Calls Methane Emissions an Opportunity
UC-Davis Professor Calls Methane Emissions an Opportunity

Agriculture can be a powerful part of the solution in reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. That's the message Frank Mitloehner, animal scientist and air quality expert, delivered at a lecture at Kansas State.

The virtual platform ensures accessibility and safety for all global participants
Alltech Ideas Conference Transitions To Virtual Experience For 2020

In light of rising health concerns related to coronavirus, the Alltech Ideas Conference scheduled for May 17-19, will transition to a virtual experience instead of a live event in 2020.

There’s a surge in scams targeting ranchers.
Scams Targeting Ranchers on the Rise Warn Special Rangers

There’s a surge in scams targeting ranchers, especially those who do business via websites and social media as con artists prefer the anonymity of electronic or even phone communications.

NCBA names leadership changes.
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced its new Chief Executive Officer and new Vice President, Government Affairs.

Fiscal Year 2020 Checkoff Plan
Beef Promotion Operating Committee Approves 2020 Checkoff Plan

The Cattlemen's Beef Board will invest approximately $40.9 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications during 2020.

Kansas cattle producer Debbie Lyons-Blythe told a U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on climate change, "The U.S. cattle industry is proud of its history as stewards of our nation’s natural resources.”
Lyons-Blythe Testifies On Beef Cattle Emissions

Kansas cattle producer Debbie Lyons-Blythe told a U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on climate change, "The U.S. cattle industry is proud of its history as stewards of our nation’s natural resources.”

The Center for Consumer Freedom filed a complaint alleging abuses of the tax code and/or criminal activity by three animal activist groups.
Complaint Filed with IRS and FBI Targeting Animal Rights Groups

The Center for Consumer Freedom filed a complaint alleging abuses of the tax code and/or criminal activity by three animal activist groups.

The future of agriculture and food production is dependent on recruiting and retaining good people dedicated to producing safe, wholesome and nutritious food.
Recruitment Of Rural Workforce Summit April 24

The future of agriculture and food production is dependent on recruiting and retaining good people dedicated to producing safe, wholesome and nutritious food.

The future of agriculture and food production is dependent on recruiting and retaining good people dedicated to producing safe, wholesome and nutritious food.
Veterinary Group to Host Summit to Discuss Rural Workforce Recruitment

The future of agriculture and food production is dependent on recruiting and retaining good people dedicated to producing safe, wholesome and nutritious food.