It seems like we’ve been about two months behind on everything this year, but hopefully Fall has fallen on time and you’ve started the Fall Works.
This year’s work should be really enjoyable thanks to solid cattle markets, brought to you courtesy of your Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (if we’re to blame for down markets, we’re to credit for the high side, no?).
With calves weaned, cows worked and market cattle shipped, our Brand Inspectors are an integral part of the commerce we conduct in the Fall. Leonard Hopkins, Jack Rice, Carl and Lavon Hanks, Bill Maupin, Jim Andre; these were a few of the folks that epitomized the brand inspectors we revered as an important part of the Fall Works.
I’m happy to report that we’re trending back to the Brand Department we can rely on, thanks to Director Goicoechea’s leadership, most of the problems plaguing the Department have been ironed out and we’re on a good path forward.
There will be bumps in the road this Fall, as inspectors are being hired even as I write this, but the Department is once again an employer that the best stockmen among us will want to be a part of.
Your Association leadership will continue to work with elected and appointed officials to ensure that our commerce runs smoothly.
Now if we can just get a handle on the weather….
Jon Griggs
President, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association