NEWS
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Sheriff Judd has requested us to get together some BEEF Industry items from Polk County. The items will go in a basket to be presented at the National Sheriff's Convention. He and others in Law Enforcement understand the importance of our industry in Polk County.

Two PCCA members where selected to represent Polk County on this tour, Carlton Black and Scott Shoupe. Congratulations to these young cattlemen.

Polk County's Sheriffs Department recommends ear marking, ear tagging, or branding your cattle for identification of lost or stolen cattle.

BEEF Print Magazine, BEEF Cow-Calf Weekly e-newsletter, BEEF Quality Strategies e-newsletter and BEEF Stocker Trends e-newsletter are all available here: LINK >>

Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns - by NCBA: LINK >>

News Hub Brief - by NCBA: LINK >>

"COOL” is in mandatory effect now. It should not hinder your ability to market your cattle. When taking cattle to Livestock Markets, you may be asked to sign an affidavit to prove that they are U.S. born and raised.


We are also looking for young ladies to represent Polk County in the “Sweetheart Contest” at the summer state meeting in Marco Island. The winner will represent Florida as the FCA Sweetheart. If you, or you know of anyone that is interested, contact one of the directors or Mary Helen Costine  mquatermoon@aol.com

We would like the membership to know that PCCW's traveling red barn will start it's County travels at Polk City Elementary School on Wednesday November 19th. The barn will be filled with cattle industry literature and items we purchased from NCBA and Beef Council. The barn will be a teaching tool for teachers to use during the 3 week time allotted at that school. The barn can be scheduled for appearance at special events if PCCW is notified ahead time.
Also a big thanks to all the women that brought desserts to the dinner. There was over 25 desserts supplied by ladies and made a huge hit with the crowd.
 
Thanks Again,
Mary Helen Costine
PCCW President

LINKS

Florida Cattlemen's Association: LINK >>

Superior Livestock Company: LINK >>

Florida Department of Agriculture: LINK >>

National Cattlemen's Beef Association: LINK >>

Free Product Info: LINK>>

Polk County Cattlewomen LINK>>

Farm Credit of Central Florida LINK>>

United States Department of Agriculture Link>>

South Florida Beef and Forage Service & Product Directory Link>>

Florida Market Bulletins Link>>

We would like to thank our 2009 Trade Show and Ranch Rodeo Sponsors

Americom (www.americomfl.net)  
Bartow Chevrolet (www.bartowchevrolet.com)
Bartow Ford (www.bartowford.com)
Bern Kinard Auctioneer
Cargill Nutrena (www.nutrenaworld.com/PageTemplates/BeefPortal.aspx)
Cattlemen's Livestock Auction Market, Inc. (www.lmaweb.com/lmaasales.html#Cattlemens_Livestock_Auction_Market,_Inc.)
Central States Enterprises, Inc. (www.csefeeds.com/livestock_allp.html)
Crop Production Services, Inc. (www.cropproductionservices.com)
Dow Agro (www.dowagro.com)
Farm Credit (www.farmcreditflorida.com)
Fields Equipment Co, Inc. (www.fieldequip.com)
Florida Farm & Ranch Supply 863-533-1814
Grove Equipment Services, Inc. (www.agcocorpdealers.com/GROVEEQUIP/)
Higgenbotham Auctioneers Int'l (www.higgenbotham.com)
In the Field Magazine (www.inthefieldmagazine.com)
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health (www.intervet.com)
Lay's Western Wear & Feed 863-646-1003
Lextron Animal Health (www.lextronanimalhealth.com)
Merial (http://us.merial.com/producers/index.asp)
Mosaic (www.mosaicco.com)
Organic Matters, Inc. (www.organicmatters.biz)
Putnam Groves & Ranches, Inc.
Revinu 863-287-7421
Riverside Bank (www.riversidenb.com)
Suga-lik/Westway Feed Products, Inc. (www.suga-lik.com)