Articles tagged under: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Challenges and Opportunities Ahead for U.S. Beef
Published September 19, 2019
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named Senior Vice-President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, as its new CEO. Woodall succeeds Kendall Frazier, who announced his retirement earlier this year. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Woodall said…Woodall and Lane Promoted at NCBA
Published September 18, 2019
Colin Woodall is now the new Chief Executive Officer for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Woodall joined the NCBA in 2004 and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. NCBA Senior Director of the Public Lands…Trade Agreement Would ‘Level the Playing Field’
Published August 26, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are pleased with the progress in the U.S. and Japan trade discussions, saying it will level the playing field with international competitors. Japan is the top market for U.S. beef…Young ND Rancher Engaging in Beef Policy
Published August 2, 2019
Towner, North Dakota rancher Shane Anderson attended the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Summer Business Meeting in Denver. Anderson is apart of the Young Beef Leader Program. "The program gives young producers more experience in ag policy and getting them engaged…U.S. Cattle Producers Hopeful for Progress in Japan Trade Discussions
Published August 1, 2019
Trade was top of mind as cattle producers from across the U.S. met in Denver for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Summer Business Meeting. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Vice President Eric Jennings attended the event. Jennings says there is hope…Takeaways from the NCBA Summer Business Meeting
Published August 1, 2019
New Rockford, North Dakota farmer Jeff Schafer was in Denver for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Summer Business meeting. It was Schafer's first time attending the event and says it was a packed week. "A few stats stick with me…Didrikson Farms a Finalist for Environmental Stewardship Award
Published July 31, 2019
Didrikson Farms of Badger, Minnesota is one of seven finalists for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Environmental Stewardship Award. The award recognizes an operation’s outstanding stewardship and conservation efforts. The fourth-generation cow-calf operation is using healthy soils and grass and…Farmers Seek Clarity in Haying and Grazing Date Change
Published June 27, 2019
As farmers and ranchers digest the new date for grazing and haying cover crops on prevent plant acres, questions are arising. Agricultural organizations are helping provide clarity. "First of all, this date adjustment is currently only for 2019. There is…Farms Exempted From Emissions Reporting Rule
Published June 5, 2019
The EPA has finalized a new rule that exempts farmers from reporting air emissions from animal waste. The National Milk Producers Federation praised the decision, but said it expects the latest rule to be challenged in the courts. National Cattlemen’s…