ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico ranchers are invited to meet with Mexican cattle buyers from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at the Hotel Albuquerque, located at 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is hosting the meeting in the International Room for attendees of the annual Joint Stockmen’s Convention, which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 14.

New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte looks forward to this opportunity for New Mexico producers.

“This buyers’ meeting at Joint Stockmen’s Convention serves as a dedicated space for cross-border discussions on livestock trade,” said Witte. “This setup allows ranchers from both countries to showcase cattle breeds, which helps sustain and grow the livestock genetics trade, and ultimately supports both local economies and the broader agricultural community by enabling valuable exchanges of knowledge and resources.”

Mexican buyers are interested in Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Santa Gertrudis and Brangus cattle breeds. Ranchers are encouraged to bring catalogs, photos, expected progeny differences and videos, as laptops will be available. Ranchers who have production sales are also encouraged to attend the meeting.

Ranchers attending the meeting do not have to be members of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association (NMCGA), but they must register for the Joint Stockmen’s Convention. Ranchers interested in attending the meeting must also notify NMDA Marketing Specialist Juan Sanchez at 575-339-5047 to ensure proper sign-up. Registration for the event can be found on the NMCGA website. For more information about the convention, call 505-247-0584 or email nmcga@nmagriculture.org.

For more information regarding the international meeting, or if you are unable to attend, contact NMDA Marketing Specialist Juan Sanchez at 575-339-5047 or jsanchez@nmda.nmsu.edu.

Cutline: The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is hosting a meeting Friday, Dec. 13 in the International Room for attendees of the annual Joint Stockmen’s Convention, which is from Wednesday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 14. This meeting will include buyers from Mexico along with producers across the state of New Mexico. The meeting will allow both parties to discuss the industry and will build opportunities for the future. (Photo courtesy of New Mexico Department of Agriculture)
Photo 2: Cattle Buyers<n>Cutline: The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is hosting a meeting Friday, Dec. 13 in the International Room for attendees of the annual Joint Stockmen’s Convention, which is from Wednesday, Dec. 11 through Saturday, Dec. 14. This meeting will include buyers from Mexico along with producers from across the state of New Mexico. The meeting will facilitate networking and new learning opportunities for both parties. (Photo courtesy of New Mexico Department of Agriculture)

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