Ag Groups Welcome New Congress and Beagle Brigade Act Signed
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.**Ag Groups gathered its leadership on Capitol Hill to welcome members of the new Congress as they were sworn in.
National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman says we look forward to continuing our work with members on both sides of the aisle as we advocate for legislation that’s important to growers.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association congratulated Speaker of the House Mike Johnson for his successful reelection in the 119th Congress.
**The National Pork Producers Council commended President Biden for signing the Beagle Brigade Act into law that provides reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection trains dogs at U.S. ports of entry to spot contraband fruits, vegetables, and meat products in international passenger baggage, mailed packages, and vehicles entering the U.S.
The Beagle Brigade agriculture canine teams bolster national security by performing critically important inspections.
**The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced the release of its updated Beef Quality Assurance National Manual, which serves as a free resource for science-based cattle production information.
The publication provides technical information to help producers raise high-quality cattle resulting in the wholesome beef consumer’s demand.
It was developed to set production standards for beef quality and safety that are appropriate to an operation and that producers can realistically meet or exceed.