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NCBA Unhappy with WOTUS and USDA Approves Honeybee Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is not happy with newly published Waters of the U.S. Rule, and USDA approves new honeybee vaccine to treat foulbrood disease.
WOTUS Final Ruling and the Supreme Court
California Ag Today
I hope you are all staying safe this week as record-setting rainfall floods California. As we see ponds forming from this atmospheric river, they serve as stark reminders of the WOTUS’ rule’s unknown fate, and how it will affect your production, business, and livelihood.
EPA's Final Ruling Adds More Uncertainty for Producers
California Ag Today
EPA’s new WOTUS final ruling came out in late December. Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the industry got mostly what was expected from EPA but Lane adds, some parts of the ruling just adds more uncertainty for producers.
Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program and AFBF Urges H-2A Reforms
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association welcomes release of final rule to establish the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to make meaningful reforms to the H-2A visa program.
American Farm Exports to Drop and EPA Releases RFS Blending Volumes
The Agribusiness Update
American farm exports expected to drop 4% in the current fiscal year, and EPA releases Renewable Fuel Standards blending volumes.
NCBA Cheers Packers & Stockyards Act Extension
Southeast Regional Ag News
A 45-day extension to the comment period on the proposed rule will give the industry more time to work through the 180-page filing.
Mexican Considers Chemical Bans and Farm Loan Interest Rates Up Sharply
The Agribusiness Update
A group of Mexican lawmakers are attempting to ban almost 200 pesticide chemicals, and farm loan interest rates are up sharply in third quarter.
Food Security Memo Signed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Cattlemen's Association CEO Colin Woodall appreciates the signing of a memo that should provide better food security.
U.S. food production is a matter of national security
Farm of the Future
President Joe Biden recently signed a National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture.
Food Security is National Security
Southeast Regional Ag News
Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO, responds to the National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture.
Beef Up Your Children’s Nutrition Intake
California Ag Today
According to nutrition experts, many children- especially teenagers- are falling short on key nutrients found in animal proteins such as iron and vitamins B6 and B12. Executive Director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Shalene McNeill, joins us.
Cattlemen Urge EPA to Wait for Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
California Ag Today
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is urging the Biden administration to press pause on a new Waters of the U.S. rule.
NCBA on Google's New Sustainability Feature and Railroad Union Votes N0
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association condemns Google's new sustainability feature calling it bias against beef, and largest railroad union votes no on new contract with strike pending.
Beef Up Your Children’s Nutrition Intake
California Ag Today
According to nutrition experts, many children- especially teenagers- are falling short on key nutrients found in animal proteins such as iron and vitamins B6 and B12. Executive Director of Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Shalene McNeill, joins us.
Cattlemen Urge EPA to Wait for Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling
California Ag Today
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is urging the Biden administration to press pause on a new Waters of the U.S. rule.
WOTUS Whiplash
Southeast Regional Ag News
"For the EPA to proceed with their rulemaking to sort of have a race to the finish line with the Supreme Court is not a responsible regulatory perspective at this stage," says Kaitlynn Glover, NCBA.
NCBA Stopping Bad Ideas
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says stopping bad ideas is a 'win' and something they've been busy trying to do.
Hurrican Ian Damages Florida Crops and NCBA on WOTUS Rule Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian being assessed on Florida crops, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association calls on EPA to hold off on WOTUS rulemaking.
California Produces Despite Drought and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
California farms and ranches boost production despite water shortages and drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association expresses disappointment in White House Executive Order that addresses fake meat under same rules as beef.
Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.