Articles tagged under: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO to Retire
Published April 23, 2019
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Kendal Frazier will retire after 34 years with the organization. Frazier’s career began as a farm broadcaster in Kansas, where he also served as director of communications for Kansas Livestock Association. Over the years, Frazier…A Cell-Cultured Meat Conversation
Published March 1, 2019
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Past President Kevin Kester was part of a conversation on cell-cultured meats ahead of the Commodity Classic. Kester says the NCBA isn't against cell-cultured meat. "We want to make sure these startup companies are playing by…HOS Exemption Request Filed with Transportation Department
Published February 7, 2019
A joint request has been made by American Farm Bureau, the Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and others for an exemption from the hours-of-service regs for livestock haulers. Animal welfare is a reason cited by the farm groups.…Ag Secretary Brings a Trade Update to Cattle Industry Convention
Published February 1, 2019
The focus of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s address to Cattle Industry Convention attendees Friday was trade, specifically the recent meeting between the U.S. and China. Perdue said intellectual property is still being discussed. "I really believe we are entering a phase…U.S., Canada, Mexico Talk Trade at NCBA Meeting
Published January 31, 2019
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members took part in a tri-lateral trade discussion with trading partners from Canada and Mexico Wednesday. Kimball, Minnesota rancher Don Schiefelbein, who is the NCBA policy vice-chairman, says all of agriculture is waiting on ratification of…Cattle Producers Gather in New Orleans
Published January 30, 2019
The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show kicks off today in New Orleans. Almost 10,000 pairs of cowboy boots will leave their mark as cattle producers gather to network, learn from professionals and engage in industry discussions. "Despite which…Meet Chuck: The Guide to All Things Beef
Published December 18, 2018
The word “chuck” often refers to a person or a roast. However, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has given the name a whole new meaning. Chuck Knows Beef is powered by Google artificial intelligence and is a guide to all…‘Fake Meat’ Oversight a Step in the Right Direction
Published November 20, 2018
USDA and FDA have announced a plan to jointly oversee production of cell-cultured food products, often referred to as ‘fake meat.’ National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Jennifer Houston says this is a step in the right direction. "We feel very…USMCA Maintains Market Access for Cattle Producers
Published October 4, 2018
For U.S. cattle producers, the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is about maintaining access to markets in both neighboring countries. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus says the only the major change in the agreement…