NCBA’s Western Region Joint Meeting is Sept. 28-29, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Sep 10, 2007 2:20 PM

Cattlemen from across the western United States are invited to attend a joint meeting of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) western regions. NCBA Region V includes the states of Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington and Wyoming, while Region VI is made up of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Cevin Jones, Region V policy vice president from Eden, Idaho, and Greg Moore, Region VI policy vice president from Wagon Mound, N.M., will chair the meeting.

The event will kick off with a welcome reception and social hour on Friday evening, and Saturday will begin with a general session followed by breakout sessions focusing on cow-calf producer issues. These topics include emerging animal health issues, grazing regulations, and a discussion of the proposed enhancements to the beef checkoff program. A second breakout session will focus on cattle feeder issues, including air quality, manure management, and the effect of alternative fuels on the feeding industry.

The NCBA Region V and VI meeting will take place in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Public Lands Council (PLC). The PLC is an organization of public lands ranchers throughout the West, formed by NCBA, American Sheep Industry and Association of National Grasslands.

A full meeting agenda, along with hotel and registration information, is available at the NCBA web site, under the “NCBA Events” section. More information is also available by calling NCBA at 1-866-BEEFUSA or NCBA Western Field Representative Dan McCarty at 406-855-2815.

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