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News and events for the Maine Beef Producers from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Maine Beef Producers Association and other agricultural organizations in Maine. |
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What's New?
- Maine Beef Producers Association Membership
- Free RFID Tags
- National Beef Prices
- Items of Interest
- Featured Resources
- Upcoming Events
- Newsletter Subscription Information
- Mission of Newsletter and Quick Links
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Maine Beef Producers Association Fall Feeder Auction & Pen Sale
October 30th at 11 am, Richmond
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After a pandemic forced absence, the MBPA Fall Feeder Auction and Pen Sale will be back. Save the date of October 30th to be in Richmond to buy or sell quality preconditioned feeders and breeding stock. Producers should plan ahead to meet our preconditioning protocol.
Sept. 25th is the deadline for weaning. Before the sale protocols for vaccinations, parasite treatment, dehorning and castrations need to be completed.
Questions about the sale or protocols can be directed t o Pete Dusoe, Feeder Calf Sale Manager, (207) 416-5441 or bdusoe@roadrunner.com
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Ag Market Price Reporting Meeting Summary |
For those unable to attend the July 22 program on USDA Ag Marketing Service price reporting opportunities for Maine here is a summary.
The types of market reports that farmers have mentioned include having Maine data similar to Vermont’s Weekly Summer Farmers Market Report that reports on low, high, average of not certified organic and certified organic produce by the pound, bag, pint or each and Vermont Monthly Beef Report that includes information on direct to consumer retail beef prices by carcass and by individual cuts all by the pound.
To make this happen the state/university would need to take the lead and individual farmers or farmers’ market managers would need to be willing to send in regular price reports by a standardized pricing sheet. Prices received from individuals would not be made public. Only composite prices would be reported.
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Health Survey for Maine Women in Agriculture |
Maine AgrAbility is an educational outreach and service of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension designed to help individuals with disabilities, injuries, or chronic illnesses continue to work or get back to work in production agriculture.
We would like Maine women involved in production agriculture to complete this short survey. It is designed to identify topics of interest and gaps in educational resources related to women's physical, mental and cognitive health. The survey addresses: the state of your body and how well it is working; your psychological and emotional well-being; your ability to think, learn and remember while performing everyday activities
We want women’s input. Based on the results of the survey, we intend to share and/or develop resources to meet the needs of Maine women involved in agriculture. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey during this growing season (before October 1, 2021).
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Congressman Golden's office is asking for opinions on whether this bill would benefit Maine producers.
This bill modifies label requirements for meat food products of cattle.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the label of cattle meat or a meat food product of cattle from bearing the phrase Product of U.S.A. unless such meat or meat food product is exclusively derived from one or more cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States.
The requirement does not apply to cattle meat or a meat food product of cattle that is intended and offered for export to a foreign country.
It will be discussed at the next MBPA meeting or you can contact Will Woodworth, Sr. Legislative Assistant | Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) |
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The MBPA website has information about the association, the board of directors, and forms for awards, activities, and sales.
You can join the association online and pay by credit card on a secure site.
There is an option to pay by mailing the information to Sally Caverly by either printing off the form from the website, or completing the pdf version of the form and mailing to her at 1457 River Rd., Clinton, ME.
Members have the opportunity to have their farm listed with a photo, description of their farm, and a link to their own farm website. You can add this information when you join or send the information and digital photo to Russ Florenz at info@mainebeefproducersassociation.com
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Free RFID Tags Still Available
Cattle Producers are encouraged to participate in a FREE RFID (electronic ID) ear tag program.
The USDA is temporarily offering these tags to cattle producers to encourage usage of the RFID tags which will be mandatory by January 2023.
If you have any questions related to these tags, or the Animal Disease Traceability Program, email Donna Flint or call (207-557-4623). Thanks!
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National Beef Prices
National Monthly Grass Feb Beef Report - includes wholesale and retail (direct to consumer) prices of cuts of meat as well as small and very small producer carcass prices (wholesale $3.85/# - direct to consumer $7.75/#.) Also includes grazing fees per AUM for 17 state survey ($20/AUM.)
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Information
Grants & Loans
Equipment, supplies, etc.
- No-Till Drill available to Maine Grass Farmers Network members.
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Maine Hay Directory - is available to help farmers with hay to sell and farmers looking for hay to buy. Be cautious of hay scams. FARMERS WITH HAY AVAILABLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO UPDATE THEIR LISTING NOW. Either call (207) 342-5971, email billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu, or mail updates to Waldo County Extension Office, 992 Waterville Rd, Belfast, ME 04915.
Agriculture Jobs
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Videos:
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Grass-fed Beef Production - Grass-fed beef production in the United States is on the rise. However, there are important management and forage quality factors that must be considered. PennState.
Websites:
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Maine Beef Producers Association |
Join the Maine Beef Producers Association.
The Maine Beef Producers Association is accepting dues for the 2021 year. Annual dues are $35. For an extra $25 you can get a year subscription to County Folks. For more information on this organization and for membership application and online payment go to http://www.mainebeefproducersassociation.com
The Maine Beef Producers Association has a Facebook page. Like and follow to get the fastest information from Maine Beef Producers Association. Facebook
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Newsletter Subscription Information
The Maine Beef Newsletter (MBN) is now received by over 720 readers, has been offered as an educational resource by University of Maine Cooperative Extension since 2011. As of January 1, 2015, the MBN transitioned to electronic-only delivery. There will still be four ways to receive the MBN from UMaine Extension:
1) Maine Beef Newsletter remains available online for free! You can sign up to receive the newsletter through your email or view the archived issues anytime at http://bit.ly/PPfarming If you currently do not have an email, you can get one for free from several email hosts. If you do not have a computer, community libraries have computers for you to use to access information on the Internet and to view your email.
2) Those with no email can opt to pay an annual subscription to receive the newsletters monthly for $15/year. If you are interested in subscribing send a $15 check made out to UMaine Extension to Piscataquis County Cooperative Extension, 165 East Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426.
3) A third option is to come into the Piscataquis or Penobscot County Extension Office and pick up a free printed copy of the newsletter.
4) Maine Beef Producers Association members who do not have an email on file will receive a printed copy of the newsletter as a benefit of their membership.
We appreciate our readers referring others to the newsletter, and sharing it with your family and friends.
Thank you for your continued support of the MBN, providing valuable agricultural information from Extension for beef producers and those interested in the beef industry in Maine since 2011.
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Mission
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is the major educational outreach program of the University of Maine with offices statewide. UMaine Extension provides Maine people with research-based educational programs to help them live fuller, more productive lives.
Mention or display of a trademark, proprietary product, or firm in text or figures does not constitute an endorsement and does not imply approval to the exclusion of other suitable products or firms.
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Local Weather Anytime
Many farming activities are driven by the weather. Our local National Weather Service in Caribou has meteorologists on staff 24 hours a day. They are willing to talk with you about rain predictions for your town. Give them a call at 492-0180. Or check out their online detailed maps at http://www.weather.gov/car/.
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Contributors
Donna Coffin, Extension Educator
Colt Knight, Extension Specialist
Goal
The goal of the Maine Beef Newsletter is to provide timely information on the production and marketing of beef grown in central Maine.
The University of Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, 207.581.1226.
Photos: Donna Coffin unless indicated otherwise.
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307 Maine Ave Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-7396 or 800-287-1485
Piscataquis County Office - website
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165 East Main St Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 207-564-3301 or 800-287-1491
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