Articles tagged under: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Utilizing Carbon Demand
Published February 1, 2023
Sustainability was a big topic of conversation at the National Cattlemen's Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Speaking on a sustainability panel, G. Kee Jim Farms President Kee Jim says carbon credit programs will only grow with time. "We've been very…Rorvig, Schafer Take Leadership Roles with NCBA Committees
Published January 18, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has announced the appointments made to its policy committees. Dan Rorvig of McVille, North Dakota is the new chair of the NCBA tax and credit committee. New Rockford, North Dakota rancher Jeff Schafer is the…WOTUS Uncertainty
Published January 5, 2023
The Biden administration issued a finalized Water of the U.S. rule at the end of the year. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Council Mary Thomas-Hart says there are pros and cons to the decision. "This rule gave us really helpful…Communicating Beef’s Story
Published December 14, 2022
Farm and ranch families make up less than two percent of the total population. Communicating with the other 98 percent can be a challenge. "As much as we wish there were more John Wayne's in the world, we have to…Competition is Key
Published November 27, 2022
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Todd Wilkinson, who ranches near DeSmet, South Dakota, sees market transparency and fairness as a top priority. "The herd reduction has put us in a much better position for negotiation," said Wilkinson. "We continue to…Clock Extended for Packers and Stockyards Act
Published November 27, 2022
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association secured 100 bipartisan signatures on a congressional letter sent to the USDA requesting an extension of the comment period of the Packers and Stockyards Act last month. NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymor says…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 Denounces Google Feature
Published October 12, 2022
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association denounced Google’s new sustainability search feature that provides climate information on cattle production. NCBA President Don Schiefelbein released a statement claiming Google is using its resources to target cattle producers and ignore the science that…Interpreting Biden Trade Strategy
Published October 12, 2022
The Biden Administration is taking a different approach to trade. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Baucus says the White House is not negotiating traditional trade agreements involving market access provisions to remove tariffs. "Instead, they're…