Articles tagged under: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
NCBA Promotes Johannes
Published May 3, 2024
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association has promoted Sigrid Johannes to senior director of government affairs. With the promotion, Johannes will take on responsibilities for lab-grown meat, cattle health and welfare, food safety and animal disease traceability.NCBA Condemns Endangered Species Rules
Published April 10, 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council have condemned the Biden Administration’s three finalized Endangered Species rulemakings. NCBA Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johannes said one aspect is especially concerning, the unoccupied critical habitat designation. "The Fish and…NCBA Opposes NASS Decision
Published April 10, 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is calling on USDA to reverse its decision to cancel the July cattle inventory report and county estimates for crops and livestock. In a statement, the NCBA said it may be “politically expedient” to blame…NCBA on Fed Antimicrobials Draft Guidance
Published January 14, 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has submitted comments on the Draft Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration for Defining Durations of Use for Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Fed to Feed-Producing Animals. This guideline would require duration labeling for products…Looking for Farm Bill Leverage
Published December 18, 2023
Many farm groups are hoping Congress will pass the new farm bill in the first half of 2024. "I'm not sure we're going to get it done even by September by next year, but I'm more optimistic by the end…Schiefelbein Honored at Ag and Food Summit
Published November 10, 2023
Don Schiefelbein, who is a partner in Schiefelbein Farms at Kimball, received the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council’s Distinguished Service Award. Schiefelbein Farms is the largest seedstock cattle operation in Minnesota and one of the largest in the nation. Schiefelbein spoke about…Grazing Rights Threatened by BLM
Published October 2, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association's fight against a proposed rule for federal land grazing is ongoing. "The Bureau of Land Management proposed a rule that brings in conservation as a use on federal lands, however the way they redefine conservation…Checkoff Amendment Defeated
Published September 27, 2023
A large group of livestock, crop and forestry groups sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in opposition to Indiana Representative Spartz’s anti-checkoff amendment. The amendment was ultimately defeated. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Director of Government Affairs Tanner…Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Landowners
Published May 25, 2023
In a long-awaited decision regarding the Waters of the United States rule, the high court found the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers wrongfully claimed authority over wetlands. "In a 9-0 holding, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the…