LATEST NEWS
INFORMATION LINKS
Ronald S. Knight Memorial
Scholarship
In memory of Ron Knight, the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association initiated a scholarship in the amount of $1000 Dollars. READ MORE
TCCA “Man of the Year”
We recognize an outstanding citizen in the Tehama County that is dedicated to helping others. They are strong leaders and involved in the betterment of our community. READ MORE
Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association
PO Box 1164, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Email: gatormac.mccluskey@gmail.com
TEHAMA COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Monthly Meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the month
in the Tehama Room at the Tehama District Fairgrounds.
Dinner 6:30 pm - Meeting 7:00 pm
Congratulations to our 2023 TCCA Man
of the Year, Josh Davy
2024 Ronald S. Knight Scholarship Recipients
Austin Flood
Hannah Endres
Catlyn Mackey
Hayley Byrd
Jordan Brandt
Ryan Raglin
Kayley Hausman
Alize Miranda
Reba Bartolomei
There were 53 steers in the 2024 Tehama District Fair Carcass Contest
that was compiled by Josh Davy, UC Cooperative Extension.
This year there were seven Gold Seal carcasses that had USDA Quality
grade with a minimum grade of Choice, a USDA Yield Grade of 2.5 or
less and a hot carcass weight between 650 and 900 lbs. Last year
there were only two Gold Seal carcasses in the 51 carcass
competition.
There were 16 Carcass of Merit steers, compared to 17 last year, with
USDA Quality Grade with at least Choice minus, a USDA Yield Grade of
3.0 or less, and a hot carcass weight between 600 and 950 pounds.
Farm Advisor Josh Davy mentioned there were two contests for the
steers at fair time: the live completion at the fair and now the carcass
contest.
Colton Zumalt, Los Molinos 4-H had the steer with the top carcass
and Gold Seal. He sold to John Wheeler Logging with a live weight of
1190 pounds. Grading Choice Plus, a Yield Grade of 1.85, a hot
carcass weight of 707 pounds, rib eye of 15.1 inches, and backfat of
.40 inches. Colton received a check and buckle from Tehama County
CattleWomen, a trophy from Tri Counties Bank, and a check from
Tehama County Cattlemen and Tehama District Fair.
Gold Seal to Garrett Holmes, Los Molinos FFA with Corning Ford
buying his 1350 lb. steer. It was Choice Plus, a Yield Grade of 2.15,
hot carcass weight of 857 lbs, rib eye 14.7 inches, and backfat of .28
inches. He received a check and Gold Certificate, as did the other
Gold Seals.
For a full listing of awards, please visit the Red Bluff
Daily News article written by Jean Barton here
Tehama District Fair Beef Carcass Contest
If you have any questions, please contact Josh Davy, UC Cooperative
Extension Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor (email:
jsdavy@ucanr.edu or tel: 530-527-3101), or Tom Moss, Tehama County
Agricultural Commissioner (email: tmoss@tehama.gov) or tel: 530-527-4505
LATEST NEWS
INFORMATION LINKS
Ronald S. Knight Memorial
Scholarship
In memory of Ron Knight, the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association initiated a scholarship in the amount of $1000 Dollars. READ MORE
TCCA “Man of the Year”
We recognize an outstanding citizen in the Tehama County that is dedicated to helping others. They are strong leaders and involved in the betterment of our community. READ MORE
TEHAMA COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
TCCA
Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association
PO Box 1164, Red Bluff, CA 96080 Email: gatormac.mccluskey@gmail.com
Monthly Meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the
month in the Tehama Room at the Tehama District
Fairgrounds.
Dinner 6:30 pm - Meeting 7:00 pm
Ron Knight was the County Director and Livestock Farm Advisor in
Tehama County 1971-1990 and his family is continuing his legacy
in sponsoring the Outstanding 4-H Sheep Project Member of the
Year award along with members of the community.
This award honors a Tehama County 4-H member for their
outstanding sheep project. The emphasis is on sheep breeding,
leadership and promoting the sheep industry.
This year congratulations go to Hayley Byrd of El Camino 4-H Club.
As the recipient, Byrd receives a $100 cash award and an individual
award. Her name will be listed on a perpetual plaque displayed at
the Tehama County 4-H Office.
The selection committee found that Byrd has shown growth in size
and scope of her sheep project since beginning in 4-H and she
actively participates at sheep events, activities, and the Tehama
District Fair. For more information on the 4-H Program in Tehama
County or how you can donate to the Ron Knight
Memorial Fund, call the Tehama County 4-H office at 530 527-
3101. Award recipient Hayle Byrd is pictured with Jim and Ross
Knig
Congratulations to our 2023 TCCA Man
of the Year, Josh Davy
Austin Flood
Hannah Endres
Catlyn Mackey
Hayley Byrd
Jordan Brandt
Ryan Raglin
Kayley Hausman
Alize Miranda
Reba Bartolomei
2024 Ronald S. Knight Scholarship Recipients
TEHAMA DISTRICT FAIR BEEF
CARCASS CONTEST
There were 53 steers in the 2024 Tehama District Fair
Carcass Contest that was compiled by Josh Davy, UC
Cooperative Extension.
This year there were seven Gold Seal carcasses that had
USDA Quality grade with a minimum grade of Choice, a
USDA Yield Grade of 2.5 or less and a hot carcass weight
between 650 and 900 lbs. Last year there were only two
Gold Seal carcasses in the 51 carcass competition.
There were 16 Carcass of Merit steers, compared to 17
last year, with USDA Quality Grade with at least Choice
minus, a USDA Yield Grade of 3.0 or less, and a hot
carcass weight between 600 and 950 pounds.
Farm Advisor Josh Davy mentioned there were two
contests for the steers at fair time: the live completion at
the fair and now the carcass contest.
Colton Zumalt, Los Molinos 4-H had the steer with the top
carcass and Gold Seal. He sold to John Wheeler Logging
with a live weight of 1190 pounds. Grading Choice Plus, a
Yield Grade of 1.85, a hot carcass weight of 707 pounds,
rib eye of 15.1 inches, and backfat of .40 inches. Colton
received a check and buckle from Tehama County
CattleWomen, a trophy from Tri Counties Bank, and a
check from Tehama County Cattlemen and Tehama
District Fair.
Gold Seal to Garrett Holmes, Los Molinos FFA with
Corning Ford buying his 1350 lb. steer. It was Choice Plus,
a Yield Grade of 2.15, hot carcass weight of 857 lbs, rib eye
14.7 inches, and backfat of .28 inches. He received a check
and Gold Certificate, as did the other Gold Seals.
For a full listing of awards, please visit the Red Bluff
Daily News article written by Jean Barton here
