Don't Forget Upcoming Scholarship Deadline: December 3rd

Each year, the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to the sons and daughters of Alabama's livestock industry. These young people represent some of the best and brightest our state has to offer.

The success stories of what many of these scholarship winners have gone on to achieve continue to impress us. One such story involved a then high school senior in 2006 from Pickens Academy who's hometown is Reform, AL. Wyatt Smith's parents are both involved in their cattlemen's and cattlewomen's associations at the local, state, and national level and their spirit of volunteerism and hard work no doubt was passed on to their eldest son.

Here is Wyatt Smith in present day with his submission to interview President George W. Bush about his memoir, Decision Points. Congratulations to Wyatt for winning the opportunity to meet with the former president during their upcoming interview in Dallas, TX.



To download a copy of any of the scholarship applications available through the Alabama Cattlemen's Foundation and begin writing your own success story as you pursue your education, just click here.

Will Congress act on Estate Tax Reform During Lame-Duck Session?

The American Farm Bureau Federation; the American Soybean Association; the National Association of Wheat Growers; the National Cattlemen's Beef Association; the National Corn Growers Association; the National Cotton Council; the National Farmers Union; the National Milk Producers Federation; the National Pork Producers Council; and the Public Lands Council will host a press conference Nov. 30, 2010, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., at 1:00 p.m. EST to urge Congress to act on estate tax reform during the lame-duck session.

When: Nov. 30, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EASTERN
Where: National Press Club – Zenger Room
Watch Live: Video will be streamed live to Beltway Beef, NCBA’s blog, at www.beltwaybeef.com  

Beef Bandz Now Available

Looking for another way to show folks you love beef and the cattle industry? Well then, these new Beef Bandz may just be what you're looking for.

Order yours today from the Online Store on Bamabeef.org or pick some up the next time you visit The MOOseum.

Beef makes Thanksgiving better

Looking for something to add some new flavor to your Thanksgiving Day meal? Look no further; beef has you covered. Check out 3 great recipes below that feature lean cuts of great tasting beef. Even better, each recipe serves 6 or more hungry Thanksgiving Day visitors.

Pepper Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Chili-Crusted Tri-Tip Roast

Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Roast

For more great beef recipes that are sure to please your guests this Thanksgiving, visit www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

Taking time to Honor our Veterans

Today, November 11th, is celebrated as Veteran's Day. Please take time today to thank a veteran for their service. As well, remember that these brave men and women deserve our respect and appreciation each day of the year.

Veterans Day Facts

• In 1954, President Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
• In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important historical significance of the date.
• Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World Wars I and II on or near November 11th: Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November). In Europe, Britain and the Commonwealth countries it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11.

Veterans Facts

• 9.2 million veterans are over the age of 65.
• 1.9 million veterans are under the age of 35.
• 1.8 million veterans are women.
• 7.8 million veterans served during the Vietnam War era (1964-1975), which represents 33% of all living veterans.
• 5.2 million veterans served during the Gulf War (representing service from Aug. 2, 1990, to present).
• 2.6 million veterans served during World War II (1941-1945).
• 2.8 million veterans served during the Korean War (1950-1953).
• 6 million veterans served in peacetime.
• As of 2008, 2.9 million veterans received compensation for service-connected disabilities.
• 5 states have more than 1 million veterans in among their population: California (2.1 million), Florida (1.7 million), Texas (1.7 million), New York (1 million) and Pennsylvania (1 million).
• The VA health care system had 54 hospitals in 1930, since then it has expanded to include 171 medical centers; more than 350 outpatient, community, and outreach clinics; 126 nursing home care units; and 35 live-in care facilities for injured or disabled vets.

ACA's #1 County Chapter in 2010

Without a doubt, the success the Alabama Cattlemen's Association has enjoyed through the years is due in large part to the hard work of volunteer leaders at the county level.

We recently sat down with one such individual; Daveen Stanford of Elkmont, AL. Not only is she a Lifetime Director of the Alabama Cattlemen's Association, she's also the County Secretary of the Limestone County Cattlemen's Association. If you want to hear what a dedicated, passionate, energetic volunteer leader sounds like, just click "play" on the audio player below:

Producer Profile: Donna Jo Curtis of Athens, AL

This producer profile installment travels to the far north end of Alabama, only a few miles south of the Tennessee border, to the small Thach community and the home of ACA Vice President Donna Jo Curtis. Not only respected as a volunteer and leader in her community, she also has earned the admiration of her fellow cattlemen as a model of working hard and doing things right.

We hope you enjoy this opportunity to get to know ACA's Vice President, Donna Jo Curtis.

Beef on a Budget

For consumers today, it's our job as food producers to deliver a great tasting wholesome product that also delivers value for their dollar. Luckily, beef fits that bill.

Check out the video below to learn from Chef Dave Zino how to save money with beef in 2 different ways, 1.) buying in bulk and slicing steaks at home and 2.) grilling extra steaks to create different meals with leftovers.