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 Annual Events

Our Cattlemen host a variety of community events throughout the year. 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 Annual Events

Our Cattlemen host a variety of community events throughout the year. 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

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