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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Producers must complete an application and follow all program guidelines.

2022-2023 Program Requirements to Qualify for Bull Credit

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Bull Test Program Grant Applications will be accepted in two rounds for 2022-2023

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  • Round 1:  July 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022

  • Round 2: January 1, 2023 through May 30, 2023

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

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  • Must be a Pennsylvania beef producer (buyer and seller)

  • Bull must be born and raised in Pennsylvania

  • Bull must be entered into the Livestock Evaluation Center's Bull Test Program & qualify for the LEC's Bull Test Sale (if purchased at the Bull Test Sale)

  • Bull must be no older than 2 years old

  • Bull must be registered through breed association (registration number & copy of registration will be required for reimbursement)

  • Bulls must be semen tested

  • Minimum purchase price of bull must be $2,500 (before credit)

  • One credit per producer/operation

  • Eligible for credit once every three (3) years

  • Applications MUST be received by December 31, 2022 for Round 1 or May 30, 2023 for Round 2

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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

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Program Application-click here.

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

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