Articles tagged under: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Ag Groups Seek Policy to Help Farmers Navigate COVID-19
Published March 20, 2020
Provisions to help farmers and ranchers navigate current business challenges could be included in the third coronavirus package. "We've asked lawmakers to look for additional avenues of flexibility to reduce the burden of producers from existing loans and interest requirements…Ranchers Oppose LWCF Bill
Published March 10, 2020
The Great American Outdoors Act has been introduced in Congress. The legislation would permanently remove Congressional oversight of how the federal government acquires land using the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Livestock groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and…Continue to Plan for Uncertainty
Published February 26, 2020
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus says it’s hard to know how the coronavirus will play out on U.S. beef imports into China. "It's something people weren't really prepared to account for.…Cattle Conversations Revolve Around Sustainability in 2020
Published February 11, 2020
For those in the cattle business, 2020 is shaping up to be a better year for those in the cattle business. That's according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall. "The market recovery isn't everything we want, but it…MN and SD Ranchers Selected for NCBA Leadership
Published February 9, 2020
Florida rancher Marty Smith was elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio. Also stepping into leadership roles are Jerry Bohn of Kansas as president-elect, Don Schiefelbein of Minnesota as vice…Cattlemen Seek to Protect Regulatory Reform Gains
Published February 8, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association policy priority list is focused on implementing and protecting regulatory reform gains. With the WOTUS replacement rule being rolled out, NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager says the new rule has specific exclusions for agriculture.…NCBA Rolls Out Policy Priorities at 2020 Convention
Published February 5, 2020
At the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association unveiled their top policy priorities for 2020. The focal points include trade and market access, fake meat, climate policy, fair cattle markets and regulatory reform. This list…Reporting Agriculture’s Business from Cattle Industry Convention
Published February 2, 2020
Stay with the Red River Farm Network for coverage of the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio. As nearly 10,000 cattlemen and women will gather deep in the heart of Texas, you’ll hear reports from state…Beef Industry Welcomes Japan and EU Trade Deals
Published January 2, 2020
This New Year begins with two new trade deal that have taken effect. National Cattlmen’s Beef Association Director of International Trade Kent Bacus says the bilateral trade deal with Japan has lowered trade tariffs in Japan. "It puts us on…