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The North Dakota Stockmen�s Association was organized by a group of cattle producers more than 70 years ago. The first meeting, held in 1929 in Watford City, established a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of cattle rustlers. Then, as now, cattle protection through brand inspection was their top priority. In fact, the $1,000 reward still stands today. The objective of today�s association is to contribute to the profitable growth of the state�s cattle industry. The association also enforces the livestock laws of North Dakota. Further purposes are to make continuous investigations and studies of the industry and to make recommendations to public officers and other institutions necessary in promoting the general welfare of the more than 2 million head of cattle in North Dakota, the second largest source of new wealth in the state. The beef cattle industry contributes about $600 million annually to the state�s annual agricultural income. As the state�s spokesperson for the beef cattle industry, the association is a voice heard through the halls of the State Capitol to the state�s farms and ranches and all the way to Washington, D.C. The NDSA can�t put up your hay or brand your calves - those are chores within your own fences. But it can and does work 365 days a year outside your fences where you can�t do it alone. North Dakota Stockmen's Association 407 S. 2nd St. Bismarck, ND 58504 701-223-2522 ...More

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SUNSHINE FARMS BULL SALE AVERAGES $3,247
The Sunshine Farms Bull Sale was held December 5, 2009 in Clanton, Ala.
FRANK TURNER AND SONS ANGUS SALE HELD NOV. 7
The Frank Turner and Sons Angus Sale was held November 7, 2009 in Hayneville, Ala.
ALABAMA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOC. CONVENTION TO BE HELD
Cowboy hats and boots will be the dress of the day in the Rocket City as cattlemen from all across the state attend the largest cattle event of the year. The 67th annual Alabama Cattlemen's Association Convention and Trade Show will be at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville February 12-13.
USE PRACTICAL STRATEGIES IN CASE OF AN IRS AUDIT
Excessive business deductions by livestock or general farmers, or horse owners--or for that matter, most any other business-- trigger IRS audits. If you are audited in connection with any farming, livestock or horse activity, the IRS will usually start with one tax year and then look back or forward for other years to see the history of losses or profits.
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR NCBA ANNUAL CONVENTION
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is pleased to announce the line-up of speakers for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention.
IT'S THE PITTS -- GRANDPA'S SADDLE
A cowboy's life has always been defined by what he did with his most valued possession... his saddle.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOOTER MCCORMICK -- BE IT RESOLVED...SORT OF
Hooter wasn't much on New Year's resolutions. Any he'd ever made were distant memories before Punxsutawney Phil waddled from his burrow to predict winter's fortune.
COLDWATER CATTLE CO. DISPERSAL HELD NOV. 23
Beautiful fall weather greeted buyers and bidders from 10 states at the recent dispersal of the Coldwater Cattle Company cowherd in Holly Springs, Miss.
ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT CHALLENGING FOR PRODUCERS
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BLACK INK -- NO BOUNDARIES
In a snow globe, the white flakes drift peacefully on a quiet farmyard. When cattlemen trudge through four-foot snow drifts in 30-mile-per-hour winds and single-digit temperatures to check on a sick calf, it isn't exactly the same picture of serenity.
CATTLEMEN'S COLLEGE BRINGS FOCUS ON CONSUMER TO NCBA CONVENTION
Daily chores get most of your time and attention. That's what pays the bills, but the state of the industry lies in the bigger picture.
IT'S THE PITTS -- AUCTION JUNKIES
You know you are an auction junkie if...
SGBI OPENS NEW OFFICES ON KING RANCH
Santa Gertrudis Breeders International (SGBI) has moved into a new headquarters building on the historic King Ranch. The first Board of Directors meeting and an Open House celebration was held Saturday, October 31 in the new building just inside the main ranch entrance.
BLACK INK -- MIXED BLESSINGS
When you count your blessings, remember to include the ones disguised as challenges. Some of them you decided to take on as calculated risks; others intruded on your farm or in your life, but turned out to be “mixed blessings.”
RED ANGUS AGE AND SOURCE CERTIFICATES ACCESSIBLE ONLINE
Proper genetic, age and source verification is imperative for Red Angus cattle enrolled in the Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) to continue through the marketing channels. The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) recently developed a new tool streamlining access to this documentation.

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