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FMD Confirmed in Southern Africa

Published January 15, 2021

Foot and Mouth Disease has been confirmed for the second time in a matter of months in Namibia. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has released a statement, saying this is a serious concern for U.S. cattle producers. The NCBA wants…

USDA and USTR Appoint Ag Trade Advisors

Published January 14, 2021

CropLife America CEO Chris Novak, U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Collin Woodall are just three agriculture industry leaders appointed to serve on the next Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee. USDA and the Office…

Beef Backed in New Dietary Guidelines

Published December 30, 2020

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association praised the newly released Dietary Guidelines for 2020-2025. The guidelines recognize lean beef as part of a healthy diet across all ages, with one three-ounce serving offering ten essential nutrients in just 170 calories. "This…

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…

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FMD Confirmed in Southern Africa

USDA and USTR Appoint Ag Trade Advisors

Beef Backed in New Dietary Guidelines

Roberts Receives Top Hand Award

Whats Next for Ag Policy Priorities?

Cattle Producers, Organizations Continue to Seek Change

Helping Hand Sought for Cattle Producers

NCBA Opposes Restrictive Cattle Marketing Options

Cattle Industry Speaks Up on Payment Limitations

Rules for COVID-19 Aid Still Being Written

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