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Winners of the Gold Buckle Membership Contest were Ricky Ferguson, Ed Mattox, Jack Shaffer, Roger Jefcoat, Price Wallace, and Greta Thornton. They will share the $4500 prize sponsored by the Gold Buckle Farms. We appreciate everyone's effort on the membership drive.
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Wheels for Bucks
Merck will reward MCA for each Ralgro wheel we collect before the February convention.
Bring your wheels to the Dixie National and drop them in the Ralgro Barrel at the Beef Barn or give them to any MCA officer.
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January
9 Panola CCA
10 Central Heifer Sale, Raymond
13 Calhoun CCA
15 Pontotoc CCA
22 Jones CCA
February 4-7 Cattle Industry
Convention, San Antonio13-14 MCA Convention & Trade Show
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Newest MJCA Member
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Congratulations to Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Brandi Karisch and her husband, Matt, on the birth of their son, Mason, on Christmas Eve.
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The Central Mississippi Replacement Heifer Sale will be held Saturday, January 10, at 1:00 p.m., in the Hinds Community College Sales Arena. Consignors will offer 125 bred commercial Angus, Brangus, Black Baldie, Red Angus, and SimAngus bred heifer. All will be pelvic-measured, vet-checked and screened.
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Did you know?
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Every dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff returns $11.20.
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Save the Date
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"A Taste of Beef" dinner and auction returns in 2015 with a dozen of Jackson's finest restaurants serving their favorite beef dishes on February 13 at the Agriculture Museum. The Dixie National Farm Expo is back on February 13 & 14 in the Trade Mart with the latest products and services for beef producers. MCA's Annual Convention activities include the business meeting, Scholarship Luncheon, and President's Banquet, all on Saturday, February 14.
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The Cattlemen's Foundation has established a fund to help defray travel expenses for the MSU Livestock Judging Team. The team will compete in Denver, San Antonio, Houston, and the All East Contest this spring. The first check came from a former team member in memory of his coach, Dr. Leroy Boyd.
Tax deductible contributions can be made to the Cattlemen's Foundation, 680 Monroe St., Jackson, MS 39202.
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Accepting Applications
MCA is accepting applications for Executive Vice President and Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant positions. Job descriptions and the application form are posted under "News" on the MCA website. Applications and resumes should be emailed to: [email protected] by January 30.
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Coming to Mississippi
June 9 - 12
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Where is the
Best Burger?
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AC's Steakhouse | Hernando | Beechwood | Vicksburg | Big Os | Ocean Springs | Blue Canoe | Tupelo | Blue Daze Bistro | Hernando | Blue Rooster | Flora | Bumpers | Brookhaven | Buon Cibo | Hernando | Caf� Memories | Iuka | Christy's | Starkville | Cool Als "Stamps" | Jackson | CS's Restaurant | Jackson | Cypress Cafe | Bay St. Louis | Five Guys | Tupelo | Halfway House | Starkville | Mockingbird Cafe | Bay St. Louis | Mugshots | Starkville | Mugshots | Flowood | Mugshots | Hattiesburg | Neon Pig | Tupelo | Peppertown Restaurant | Fulton | Phillips Grocery | Oxford | Side Street Burger | Olive Branch | South Restaurant | Tupelo | The Blind Tiger | Bay St. Louis | Tom's on Main | Yazoo City | Velvet Cream | Hernando | Windy City Grille | Como | Zip's | Magee |
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