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Encourage Young People to Be Involved in Beef Industry
Land & Livestock Report
Last week was the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas.The outgoing NCBA President Bob McCan says his time as president has been a good ride and the future remains bright for the beef industry.
Trade Promotion Authority is Critical
Land & Livestock Report
As trade negotiators have met again this week, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association urges the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority, legislation that gives the President authority to negotiate trade agreements.
WTO Dispute Panel Comments on COOL
Land & Livestock Report
Yesterday the World Trade Organization Dispute Panel announced that the revised U.S. Country of Origin Labeling still treats Canadian and Mexican livestock exports less favorably than U.S. livestock which is illegal according to WTO rules.
Vilsack Suggests a Secondary Beef Check off Program
Land & Livestock Report
Last week the groups that have been working for more than three years towards a memorandum of understanding for the Beef Checkoff Enhancement, learned from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, that if they can't deliver a solution about how to move forward with the current Beef Checkoff Program very soon, the Secretary plans create a new Beef Checkoff supplemental program
Australia-Japan Bilateral Trade Agreement
Land & Livestock Report
Australia announced that the recent Australia-Japan agreement will see tariffs on frozen Australian beef eventually cut to 19.5 percent and chilled beef to 12.5 percent.
Japan's TTP Offer Has Negative Implications for U.S. Agriculture
Land & Livestock Report
When it comes to the Trans Pacific Partnership trade talks, Japan has so far been unwilling to negotiate on all agriculture products and eliminate tariffs on all products which has raised the ire of some U.S. commodity and farm organizations.
Immigration is a Priority for Incoming NCBA President
Land & Livestock Report
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association President-elect Bob McCan from South Texas knows the importance of immigration reform and what it means to various segments of the beef industry.
USDA Proposed COOL Amendment Stirs Controversy
Land & Livestock Report
The USDA has proposed adding more detailed country-of-origin information be placed on meat labels.