February 1, 2017 ISSUE
National BBQ Association presents "The Bib" The catch all for Best in Barbecue.

THE BIB
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UPI
The Ohio Pork Council warns that nationwide reserves of frozen pork belly, from which bacon is made, are at the lowest level since 1957.  The non-profit, Columbus-based organization on Tuesday said  demand is outpacing supply .



SUCCEED FASTER. MAKE FEWER MISTAKES.  LEARN FROM THE BIGGEST NAMES IN BBQ!  
Why Attend?
EXPERIENCES.
From our BBQ Tour, educational sessions and outdoor cooking demos to the Celebrity Steak Cook-Off and Fort Worth BBQ Bash, I Am BBQ 2017 will be packed with memorable once-in-a-lifetime experiences and opportunities.
 
CONNECTIONS.   BBQ doesn't have to be "trial & error".  At the NBBQA Annual Conference you are surrounded by the most successful people in BBQ who know what you're going through because they've been there too.

ANSWERS.   Successful BBQ people know that strong relationships are the key to helping them navigate, problem solve, find solutions and thrive.

YOU'RE FAMILY.  It's also these relationships, which help make our BBQ journeys rewarding and worthwhile as part of the NBBQA Family.  The relationships you cultivate at the conference are the relationships you bring back home with you which are always just a phone call or an email away.  

 

All the Right BBQ 
Connections  in One Place    
BBQ and grilling legends, celebrities, authors, 
restaurateurs,  caterers, competitors, suppliers, product retailers and backyard enthusiasts from all over the country and as far away as Japan will convene in Fort Worth,  TX in the stockyards for 4 days of indoor and outdoor industry power sessions, peer-to-peer networking, competitions, award ceremonies, cooking, BBQ food tour, a very special public Celebrity BBQ Bash and more.                 

Why Strong BBQ Industry 
Connections are a Key to Success

Successful BBQ people know that strong  relationships with others who can help them navigate, problem solve, find solutions and thrive is the pathway to success.   

It's also these relationships, which help make our BBQ journeys rewarding and worthwhile.  The relationships you cultivate at the conference are the relationships you bring back home with you which are always just a phone call or an email away.

Plan to join your BBQ Family from 
across the country and around the world at 
 


This year, the Radisson Fossil Creek Hotel in Fort Worth, TX will be the official HQ hotel for I Am BBQ 2017 - The NBBQA Annual Conference and BBQ Bash. Since our daily shuttle route will run between the Radisson Fossil Creek and the River Ranch conference site and the BBQ Bash site on Saturday (a 10-15 minute drive), you'll definitely want to stay within our hotel room block at the special rate of $125/night. Space is limited, so book your reservation today! 
 
Radisson Hotel Fort Worth North-Fossil Creek is located at the intersection of I-35W and Meacham Blvd - A 10-15 minute drive to our River Ranch and Billy Bob's
 
To book your reservation:   

1) Go to  www.radisson.com/ftworthtx_north
2) Enter dates
3) Click on "More Search Options"
4) Click on drop down box "Promotional Code" and
4) Enter promotional code = NTLBBQ
5) Click on "Search"
 
You may also call the toll free line or the hotel directly.
Toll Free Reservations - 800.967.9033
Radisson Hotel - 817.625.9911
Provide Promo Code:  NTLBBQ


At Smithfield, we are committed to heritage, flavor, and handcrafted excellence in everything we produce. Founded 80 years ago - and still based in Smithfield, VA - Smithfield Foods employs over 40,000 Americans who operate nearly 60 production facilities and farms across the country.   We take the time to hand-select and hand-trim our products for the freshest and tastiest pork you can find. Learn more at  www.Smithfield.com .

HOUSTON FOOD FINDER
Houston is geared up to host the "Big Game" in just a few days, and events are popping up all over the city that feature some of the best barbecue in the city. We've assembled a list of the notable happenings, plus a couple of game-day options as well.

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL BUSINESS JOURNAL
A Wisconsin barbecue concept by Famous Dave's founder  Dave Anderson is moving into the former Linden Hills Chatterbox site. The Linden Hills Chatterbox at 44th and France (in the Morningside Shoppes strip mall) closed its doors last November, part of a scaling back by the owners (who are still running a Chatterbox location in southeast Minneapolis).

CHARLESTON CITY PAPER
It has been Chef Joseph Jacobson's dream for years to open a barbecue restaurant. The only hiccup? His religion.

Plummeting pork reserves threaten nationwide bacon supply
WRAL.COM
Sound the alarms: The pork used to make bacon is at the lowest level since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president.  A  report from the United States Department of Agriculture  said the supply of frozen pork belly, from which bacon is cut, is at its lowest level since Dec. 1957

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- New barbecue restaurant, Myron Mixon's Pitmaster Barbeque, at 220 N. Lee St., is now open in Old Town Alexandria and is celebrating with a grand opening Tuesday night beginning at 6 p.m. at 220 N. Lee St.
 
Trump Must Choose Between Farmers and 'Big Meat'
DROVERS
In November, farmers voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump. Now they're waiting to see if it pays off.  Among the final actions of the Obama administration were new rules making it easier for chicken farmers-who exist inside a commercial vise constructed by agribusiness-to sue the companies for anti-competitive behavior. 

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
ELKHART - The barbecue junkie could seemingly drown as his or her mouth waters just thinking about it: A big old beef brisket, salted, peppered and dry-rubbed, smoking in its own juicy flavors at around 225 to 240 degrees all night long in one of those stainless steel commercial smokers that could tenderize leather.
DAVID LEBOVITZ
He doesn't like bœuf bourguignon, because it he says it's always "dry," so decided for a treat, I'd make brisket, a beef dish that is anything but.

AGWEB.COM
A federal judge is allowing the North Dakota Farmers Union to enter the legal battle over the constitutionality of the state's Depression-era anti-corporate farming law.
That means Farmers Union will side with the state against North Dakota Farm Bureau, which sued last summer to do away with the law. The two organizations are the state's largest general farm groups.

DIGITALSOJU TV 
We also wanted to have them try the best sauces from the most respected regions in the US, so we reached out to LawLers Barbecue (Alabama), 12 Bones (North Carolina), Gates Bar-B-Q (Kansas City) and Rudy's Bar-B-Q (Texas) who agreed to come on board for this project. 

A Hidalgo County family said their customized Dallas Cowboys barbecue pit was stolen from their backyard.  David Martinez said the incident happened at their La Blanca home Tuesday morning.
PBS
BBQ With Franklin, produced by KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, proves that barbecue doesn't have to be complicated and it doesn't take a lot of specialized equipment. In this 11 episode instructional web series, BBQ nerd Aaron Franklin explains the steps beginning to end in creating delicious barbecue in your backyard.
THE KANSAS CITY STAR
Al Michaels is as well-known for his work as a sports broadcaster, and his  "Do you believe in miracles?" call is one of the greatest ever.
But did you know that he once  portrayed a lawyer on the TV show "Hawaii Five-O?" Or that he disdains vegetables? In fact, he's never eaten a vegetable. As in: ever.
LIBERTY USO
Welcome to the home of the Falls Township Que For The Troops and Family Festival event. A fundraising event benefiting the 
Liberty USO.  News and updates will be listed on this page whenever they happen. We hope to make this the best event yet!

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