Programs

Pennsylvania Bull Credit Program

PURPOSE:

Assist Pennsylvania beef producers in purchasing quality bulls that will enhance the value of feeder steers going to market, as well as replacement heifers added back to their herd.

GOAL:

Create more marketing opportunities for PA beef producers. It is the plan of the Center for Beef Excellence to improve the quality of feeder cattle in the state to allow them to be better positioned to enter feedlots, which will improve the price producers received for their cattle.

The Bull Credit Program will reimburse Pennsylvania producers $1,000 towards the purchase of a qualifying bull. Bulls may be purchased through the Livestock Evaluation Center's Bull Test Sale or Private Treaty from another Pennsylvania beef producer.

Producers must complete an application and follow all program guidelines.

Applications will be accepted December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.

Pre-Approval for the Livestock Evaluation Center's Bull Test Sale accepted December 1, 2023 to March 1, 2024.

**Applications MUST be received by 5 pm on the last day of the grant round.**

2023-2024 Program Requirements

Bulls can be purchased via the Bull Test Sale at the Livestock Evaluation Center OR Private Treaty
Applicant MUST be a Pennsylvania beef producer
Bull purchased must be born and raised in Pennsylvania
Bull must be no older than 2 years old
Bull must be registered through a breed association (registration number will be required for grant reimbursement)
Bull must be semen tested and pass a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE)
Minimum purchase price of $3,000
One credit per operation
Producers are eligible for this grant program once every three (3) years
Applications MUST be received by CBE by 5 pm on the last day of the grant round
Preference will be given to BQA Certified producers
- If you are not BQA Certified, information can be found at www.pa-bqa.org/events

By applying for and accepting this grant, you agree that the Center for Beef Excellence may contact you in the future to obtain information regarding calves that are produced from the bull you purchased including, but not limited to the following:

Weaning weights
Where/how calves were sold (private, sale barn, etc.)
Background of calves
Photos of bull and/or calves produced

APPLICATIONS FOR 2023-2024 NOW AVAILABLE!

Program Application-click here.

The following items MUST be included with your application:

Copy of paid invoice
Copy of bull's semen test (if purchased via Private Treaty)
Copy of bull's registration
BQA Certification status
Signed application
If requesting Pre-Approval for Bull Test Sale, these items will be required to be submitted after the sale

**Please do NOT send original paperwork**

Grants are reimbursement-based, paid upon receipt by CBE of all required documentation.

For more information email mkirk.cbe@gmail.com or call 570-687-3150.