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Trade Agreement Would ‘Level the Playing Field’

Published August 26, 2019

The National Pork Producers Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are pleased with the progress in the U.S. and Japan trade discussions, saying it will level the playing field with international competitors. Japan is the top market for U.S. beef…

Young ND Rancher Engaging in Beef Policy

Published August 2, 2019

Towner, North Dakota rancher Shane Anderson attended the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Summer Business Meeting in Denver. Anderson is apart of the Young Beef Leader Program. "The program gives young producers more experience in ag policy and getting them engaged…

U.S. Cattle Producers Hopeful for Progress in Japan Trade Discussions

Published August 1, 2019

Trade was top of mind as cattle producers from across the U.S. met in Denver for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Summer Business Meeting. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Vice President Eric Jennings attended the event. Jennings says there is hope…

Takeaways from the NCBA Summer Business Meeting

Published August 1, 2019

New Rockford, North Dakota farmer Jeff Schafer was in Denver for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Summer Business meeting. It was Schafer's first time attending the event and says it was a packed week. "A few stats stick with me…

Didrikson Farms a Finalist for Environmental Stewardship Award

Published July 31, 2019

Didrikson Farms of Badger, Minnesota is one of seven finalists for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Environmental Stewardship Award. The award recognizes an operation’s outstanding stewardship and conservation efforts. The fourth-generation cow-calf operation is using healthy soils and grass and…

Farmers Seek Clarity in Haying and Grazing Date Change

Published June 27, 2019

As farmers and ranchers digest the new date for grazing and haying cover crops on prevent plant acres, questions are arising. Agricultural organizations are helping provide clarity. "First of all, this date adjustment is currently only for 2019. There is…

Farms Exempted From Emissions Reporting Rule

Published June 5, 2019

The EPA has finalized a new rule that exempts farmers from reporting air emissions from animal waste. The National Milk Producers Federation praised the decision, but said it expects the latest rule to be challenged in the courts. National Cattlemen’s…

More Data Necessary

Published May 31, 2019

According to a new USDA report on the use of antimicrobials in cattle feedlots, nearly 88 percent of all feedlots gave antimicrobials to their cattle in 2016. However, only eight percent of the feedyards contacted by USDA participated in the…

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO to Retire

Published April 23, 2019

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Kendal Frazier will retire after 34 years with the organization. Frazier’s career began as a farm broadcaster in Kansas, where he also served as director of communications for Kansas Livestock Association. Over the years, Frazier…

A Cell-Cultured Meat Conversation

Published March 1, 2019

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Past President Kevin Kester was part of a conversation on cell-cultured meats ahead of the Commodity Classic. Kester says the NCBA isn't against cell-cultured meat. "We want to make sure these startup companies are playing by…

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Trade Agreement Would ‘Level the Playing Field’

Young ND Rancher Engaging in Beef Policy

U.S. Cattle Producers Hopeful for Progress in Japan Trade Discussions

Takeaways from the NCBA Summer Business Meeting

Didrikson Farms a Finalist for Environmental Stewardship Award

Farmers Seek Clarity in Haying and Grazing Date Change

Farms Exempted From Emissions Reporting Rule

More Data Necessary

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO to Retire

A Cell-Cultured Meat Conversation

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