2015 Cattle Industry Annual Convention Approaches

San Antonio, Texas, will host hundreds of cattle producers during the upcoming Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show Feb. 4-7.

San Antonio, Texas, will host hundreds of cattle producers during the upcoming Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show Feb. 4-7.

Many of those producers will be setting the policy and priorities of the livestock industry while participating in the joint and individual meetings of five of the industry’s leading organizations: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (CBB), American National CattleWomen Inc. (ANCW), CattleFax and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF).

Whether you are attending the event or following along from home, the Angus Journal team will be providing comprehensive online coverage at www.4cattlemen.com. The website features presentation summaries, photos and trade show news, as well as archives of past conventions.

Another highlight of the convention is the NCBA Trade Show. The American Angus Association, the Angus Journal and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) are among the exhibitors. Find them at booth #6091.

Angus booth visitors can learn more about Association programs and services, as well as the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand and what it takes to raise beef for the industry’s premier branded-beef program.

About the Cattle Industry Convention

Participants from across the country will enjoy top-notch general session speakers, including internationally recognized graffiti artist and best-selling business author Erik Wahl. The opening keynote speaker will focus on ways to encourage the audience to become more creative, innovative and profitable. Through his entertaining and highly practical program, Wahl will uncover new ways to help you and your employees become better storytellers for your company and your industry.

Bret Baier, a highly acclaimed journalist and host of FOX News’ Special Report with Bret Baier, will share exclusive, poignant and up-to-the-minute analysis on what’s happening at the White House and Capitol Hill.

A number of educational sessions are also on the agenda for the 2015 convention. The CattleFax Annual Outlook Seminar, the 22nd Annual Cattlemen’s College® sponsored by Zoetis Animal Health, and events at the Stockmanship and Stewardship Demonstration Area will provide producers practical information on reproduction, management, genetics, forage management, business strategies and much more.

Visit www.beefusa.org to find more information about activities planned for the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, then look to the newsroom at www.4cattlemen.com for coverage of the event.

Source: American Angus Association

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