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RFK Jr. Promotes Protein-First Guidelines and Herd Expansion

Published February 5, 2026

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took center stage at CattleCon 2026. The sometimes-controversial RFK was part of a fireside chat with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein. This appearance follows the recent unveiling of the…

MSCA Advances Policy at CattleCon

Published February 4, 2026

The Farm Service Agency county office typically determines the stocking rate for eligibility in USDA Livestock Forage Disaster Programs. The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association carried a resolution to the policy meetings at CattleCon to seek changes to that policy. "The…

Celebrating Legislative Wins

Published February 3, 2026

Dawson, Minnesota rancher Mark Schoenfeld is a Region III director with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. In his view, the cattle industry has enjoyed huge wins in Washington, D.C. "With the One Big Beautiful Bill, there were things in there…

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CattleCon Brings Industry Together for a Common Goal

Published February 8, 2025

CattleCon brought together producers from across the country to discuss the future of the beef industry. For North Dakota Stockman’s Association Vice President Tim Erbele, it was his first time at the event and he’s impressed. "It's amazing the number…

Policy Progress Ahead

Published February 8, 2025

Strong markets have cattle producers excited. "There is a buzz here at CattleCon that we have not seen in quite some time," said Colin Woodall, CEO, National Cattlemen's Beef Association. He pointed to record cattle prices and hopes for reduced…

NCBA Calls for Better Traceability

Published February 8, 2025

Cattle producers are keeping a close watch on the threat of foreign animal diseases. National Cattlemen's Beef Association President-elect Gene Copenhaver stressed the importance of preparedness. "I'm not sure we are prepared," he admitted. "I think we need a better…

Optimism High Amid Record Cattle Prices

Published February 8, 2025

Cattle producers from across the country gathered in San Antonio for CattleCon 2025, an event filled with optimism as beef demand surges and prices reach record highs. "The prices are just amazing," said Buck Wehrbein, NCBA's newly-elected president. "Those of…

NDSU @ CattleCon

Published February 2, 2024

NDSU was part of the CattleCon24 Trade Show in an effort to recruit students for its animal science program. "You get all the opportunities of a big program, but with the individualized teaching of a smaller program," explained Erin Beyer, assistant…

CattleCon ’24 Begins Wednesday

Published January 26, 2024

The Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show is bringing together thousands of cattle producers this week in Orlando. CattleCon is a unique event that brings together education, networking, business opportunities and advocacy. The Red River Farm Network will report from…

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RFK Jr. Promotes Protein-First Guidelines and Herd Expansion

MSCA Advances Policy at CattleCon

Celebrating Legislative Wins

CattleCon Brings Industry Together for a Common Goal

Policy Progress Ahead

NCBA Calls for Better Traceability

Optimism High Amid Record Cattle Prices

NDSU @ CattleCon

CattleCon ’24 Begins Wednesday

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