May 2021

The official newsletter of Kentucky's Beef Industry.
Registration Now Open for 2021 Stockmanship & Stewardship Regional Tour Events
Registration is now open for five events on the Stockmanship & Stewardship Regional Tour, with the first stop in Elko, Nev. in July. Events will also be held in Colorado, Indiana, Oregon and Kentucky. 
KCA Hall of Fame Nominations Due
Send your nominations by August
Rising Kentucky Land Prices Make Renting Attractive to Producers
Land prices have steadily risen across the Bluegrass state for much of the past decade. As a result, renting farmland has become a more attractive option than buying to many Kentucky producers. 
 
Each year, the U.S Department of Agriculture releases a Land Values Summary that includes cropland values for land used to grow grain crops, vegetables and hay. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Land Values 2020 Summary, average Kentucky cropland prices were $4,400 per acre. This is an increase of $1,220 per acre from 2010, when cropland prices across the state averaged $3,180 per acre. 
 
Help secure the Kentucky Beef Supply by taking part in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture survey!
The Alltech ONE Ideas Conference Announces New Dates
The new dates for the Alltech ONE Ideas Conference are June 22-24, 2021.
Checkin' on the Checkoff
KBC Celebrates Beef Month in Kentucky
The Kentucky Beef Council has been busy during the month of May promoting beef at different events throughout the state. In addition to events, staff has also participated in many media events promoting beef. See below for a few highlights and stay tuned to Facebook for more events planned through May 31.
BEEF AND THE DERBY VIRTUAL COOKING CLASS
Join The BBQ Buddha, Chris Sussman, as he teaches you how to Grill by Feel. Kick off the grilling season with this virtual cooking class!
Happening at Eden Shale Farm
EDEN SHALE FARM UPDATE - MAY 2021
Spring time is hectic at the farm, and this year’s mild weather has allowed us to be productive. With the help of some fertilizer and sunshine we were able to turn the heifers out on the paddocks a little early this year. There are 32 replacement heifers that will graze through the paddocks as part of a two year study conducted by USDA-ARS. I will go into more detail on this project next month.
In The News
RETAIL INSIGHTS
What's happening with Beef at Retail? These monthly articles leverage scanner data and other sources to inform retailers and other channel audiences on key beef industry trends and measures at retail. The topics may vary by month. We welcome your feedback, and if you are interested in a specific topic, please let us know by contacting BeefNewsNow@beef.org
Joint Statement of Livestock Organizations Regarding Market Concerns
On Monday, May 10, 2021, member leaders of American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, and the United States Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix, Arizona.
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