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Brazilan Beef Tariff Exemption Proposal Causes Concern
Line on Agriculture
The White House is considering an exemption for Brazilian beef imports to increase supply and lower beef prices for consumers. Sigrid Johannes, Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, expresses concerns about the proposal.
NCBA Seeks Increasing Federal Truck Weight Limits
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The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is advocating for an update to the federal truck weight limit, which hasn't been changed since the 1980s and is capped at 80,000 pounds.
NCBA Priorities Heard in D.C.
Southeast Regional Ag News
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Wednesday, outlining key policy priorities for the American cattle industry.
Monument Designations Move 30x30 Needle
California Ag Today
Eleventh-hour national monument designations from the Biden Administration add more than half a million acres to California’s historic 30×30 initiative.
Optimism on New USDA Leader, Cabinet
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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President,Mark Eisele says the Trump's pick for USDA Ag Secretary, Brooke Rollins could be beneficial, saying it is an opportunity for a clean slate.
Optimism Over New Federal Ag Leadership
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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President,Mark Eisele says the Trump's pick for USDA Ag Secretary, Brooke Rollins could be beneficial, saying it is an opportunity for a clean slate.
South American Cattle Industry Under Screwworm Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the New World Screwworm continues to threaten the cattle industry in South America, producers here in the U.S. should take steps to safeguard their operations
Expiring Tax Law and Renewed Tax Uncertainty
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires next year, and that’s raising big challenges for farmers and ranchers, according to National Cattlemen’s President Mark Eisele.
Livestock Disease Preparedness Collaboration
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"Some says it's not if, but when," says Peter Orwick, Executive Director of the Amerian Sheep Industry Association referring to a livestock disease outbreak.
Lab-Grown Meat and our Service Members
Southeast Regional Ag News
Amid recent controverSy, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Mark Eisele tells of Department of Defense confirmation that lab-grown protein is not on the menu for service members.
NCBA, NCC Respond to Latest Packers and Stockyards Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the USDA, the rule “would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors.”
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Wants Level Playing Field at Grocery Store
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Although lab-grown meat is not available in the U.S. yet, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is supporting labeling of lab-grown meat as "imitation" on store shelves so that consumers know what the products are before they make their protein choice.
North American Beef Orgs Stand Together
California Ag Today
The NCBA, along with its Canadian and Mexican counterparts, have signed a joint statement pledging to work together.
National Cattmen's Beef Association Supports House Farm Bill Framework
Line on Agriculture
While NCBA supports the House version of the Farm Bill, they feel the Senate version lacks direct producer input.
Making the Smartest Cattle Culling Decisions
Southeast Regional Ag News
Coming from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax, a new resource has been developed specifically to help with culling decisions
Market Volatility in the Cattle Market Insights
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National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President, Ehtan Lane says despite recent market softening, high demand continues and an established support system prevents producers from experiencing major losses.
Science Must Back Meat Industry Decisions
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Executive Director of Government Affairs, Kent Bacus explains why The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Took Part in The World Meat Congress.
Intellectual Property Questions Surrounding Cell Cultured Meat
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NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, Kent Bacus attended the World Meat Congress.
Animal Disease Preparedness, a Must for the Next Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCBA and NPPC lean strangling on three-legged stool for animal health preparedness.
Seeking More Funding for an FMD Vaccine Bank
Southeast Regional Ag News
Outbreaks of FMD have occurred off the coast of Australia and Indonesia, making it even more important to be prepared in the United States.