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Farm Bill Clears House Hurdle as Summer Deadline Pressures Build

Published May 1, 2026

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill included updates to commodity programs, crop insurance, and important tax changes. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says this week’s House farm bill action is the next important…

U.S.-Mexico Cooperation Critical for Screwworm Control

Published November 26, 2025

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is closely monitoring the New World Screwworm situation. NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says the U.S. and Mexico are investing heavily in prevention facilities. “They’re moving dirt on dispersal facilities in…

Beef Prices Reflect Supply and Demand, Not Politics

Published November 21, 2025

Recent market volatility and media-driven headlines have created confusion for cattle producers. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President of Governmental Affairs Ethan Lane emphasizes consumers, not social media or political messaging, ultimately drive market signals. “The only cure for high…

Dietary Guidelines Called ‘Out-of-Touch’ and ‘Elitist’

Published October 23, 2024

U.S. consumers are not eating enough vegetables, but the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee advises Americans to eat fewer starchy vegetables. The National Potato Council said this conclusion is not supported by nutritional science and will only confuse consumers. Meat groups…

‘A Direct Attack’

Published June 26, 2024

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane describes USDA’s proposed plan to increase enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act as “a direct attack” on the profitability of cattle producers. Rather than any differentiation in the…

House Standoff Continues

Published October 16, 2023

U.S. lawmakers are heading towards a precarious vote for the next House speaker position. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says it’s unclear if Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has enough votes to make it…

Checkoff Reform Bill Criticized

Published March 3, 2023

Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would reform agricultural checkoff programs. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says this bill has popped up in the last few years. "It's driven by members of Congress that are…

Protecting Livestock Interests in the Farm Bill

Published November 27, 2022

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane expects to see changes in the farm bill process. "Voluntary conservation programs and risk management tools will change the dynamics on how programs will roll out." Tight margins in…

NCBA to USDA: Suspend Brazil Beef Imports

Published April 12, 2022

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is calling for the immediate suspension of fresh beef imports from Brazil. These imports increased dramatically over the past two years. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said Brazil is slow to report…

Whats Next for Ag Policy Priorities?

Published November 13, 2020

What can farmers and ranchers expect from the new federal government being formed? The final results are still being determined in some states where House and Senate races have yet to be decided. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President…

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Articles tagged under: Ethan Lane

Farm Bill Clears House Hurdle as Summer Deadline Pressures Build

U.S.-Mexico Cooperation Critical for Screwworm Control

Beef Prices Reflect Supply and Demand, Not Politics

Dietary Guidelines Called ‘Out-of-Touch’ and ‘Elitist’

‘A Direct Attack’

House Standoff Continues

Checkoff Reform Bill Criticized

Protecting Livestock Interests in the Farm Bill

NCBA to USDA: Suspend Brazil Beef Imports

Whats Next for Ag Policy Priorities?

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