Articles tagged under: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Roberts Receives Top Hand Award
Published December 17, 2020
Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Pat Roberts has received the Top Hand Award from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. This honor is presented to elected officials who help represent cattle producers and rural communities on Capital Hill. Chairman Roberts will retire…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…Cattle Producers, Organizations Continue to Seek Change
Published October 11, 2020
“Price discovery” and “transparency” have certainly been two trigger words in the cattle industry lately. The discussion on improving those issues in the cattle markets certainly picked up when USDA released a report highlighting the investigation of the boxed beef…Helping Hand Sought for Cattle Producers
Published July 10, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pleased with the current Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments, but want more help from the federal government. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera says additional support is needed for those sectors that…NCBA Opposes Restrictive Cattle Marketing Options
Published May 13, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is opposing the spot market bill recently introduced by Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Montana Senator Jon Tester. The legislation would require a minimum of 50 percent of meat packers slaughter volume to be purchased…Cattle Industry Speaks Up on Payment Limitations
Published April 23, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging USDA against payment limitations for cattle producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Currently, the program caps payments at $125,000 per commodity with $250,000 per producer…Rules for COVID-19 Aid Still Being Written
Published April 21, 2020
The coronavirus relief package for agriculture includes a payment limit of $125,000 per commodity and $250,000 per individual or entity. That cap is causing heartburn throughout farm country. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says…National Leader Offers Words of Encouragement on COVID-19
Published April 13, 2020
When in uncertain times and continue market volatility, some positives can come from a negative situation. That’s according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Marty Smith, who shares this piece of advice. "I hope everyone would focus back on their…Beef Checkoff Court Ruling Issued
Published March 30, 2020
The U.S. District Court of Montana has ruled in favor of USDA and the Montana Beef Council in a legal battle over the beef promotion and research checkoff program. R-CALF USA wanted the beef checkoff declared unconstitutional in 15 states,…