Articles tagged under: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

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…
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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…
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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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Ag Secretary Brings a Trade Update to Cattle Industry Convention

Published February 1, 2019

The focus of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s address to Cattle Industry Convention attendees Friday was trade, specifically the recent meeting between the U.S. and China. Perdue said intellectual property is still being discussed. "I really believe we are entering a phase…
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U.S., Canada, Mexico Talk Trade at NCBA Meeting

Published January 31, 2019

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members took part in a tri-lateral trade discussion with trading partners from Canada and Mexico Wednesday. Kimball, Minnesota rancher Don Schiefelbein, who is the NCBA policy vice-chairman, says all of agriculture is waiting on ratification of…
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Cattle Producers Gather in New Orleans

Published January 30, 2019

The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show kicks off today in New Orleans. Almost 10,000 pairs of cowboy boots will leave their mark as cattle producers gather to network, learn from professionals and engage in industry discussions. "Despite which…
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