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NCBA Supports Mexican Border Reopening

Published July 28, 2026

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is supporting USDA's phased reopening of the Mexican border to cattle imports beginning August 24. NCBA CEO Colin Woodall says USDA's response to the New World screwworm has been effective. "The process has been very…

Phased-In Border Reopening Announced

Published July 27, 2026

As of August 24th, the United States is reopening its border to Mexican cattle. The port of entry at Douglas, Arizona, will be the first to reopen, with plans to soon resume live cattle imports at two New Mexican border…

Screwworm Concerns Intensify

Published April 27, 2026

Concerns continue to grow across the cattle industry as the threat of New World Screwworm inches closer to the U.S. border, raising both economic and biosecurity alarms. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johannes says the…

Taiwan Agreement Strengthens Market for U.S. Beef

Published February 13, 2026

The U.S. Meat Export Federation and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are praising a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Taiwan, announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The agreement expands market access for…

Certainty Sought for Wolf Policy

Published January 19, 2026

The removal of gray wolf delisting language from a recent appropriations bill is a setback, but not the end of the fight for livestock producers. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Director of Government Affairs Garrett Edmonds says the move reflects the…

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

Published December 8, 2025

National Cattlemen's Beef Association President-elect Gene Copenhaver says the U.S. cattle industry remains strong but continues to face pressure from trade issues, pests, and political challenges. Speaking at the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Convention in St. Cloud, Copenhaver noted, “there…

U.S.-Mexico Cooperation Critical for Screwworm Control

Published November 26, 2025

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is closely monitoring the New World Screwworm situation. NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says the U.S. and Mexico are investing heavily in prevention facilities. “They’re moving dirt on dispersal facilities in…

Beef Prices Reflect Supply and Demand, Not Politics

Published November 21, 2025

Recent market volatility and media-driven headlines have created confusion for cattle producers. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President of Governmental Affairs Ethan Lane emphasizes consumers, not social media or political messaging, ultimately drive market signals. “The only cure for high…

NCBA Applauds Balanced Approach to WOTUS Change

Published November 20, 2025

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association supports the newly proposed Waters of the United States rule change. "We said if you're going to give us a new definition of WOTUS, make it really good," says NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. The…

North Dakota Stockmen Celebrate Strong Market, Eye Rising Risks

Published September 25, 2025

The US beef industry is enjoying good times across the country, and nowhere is that more evident than in North Dakota. "The cattle business here in the United States is in great shape," said National Cattlemens Beef Association President Buck…

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Articles tagged under: NCBA

NCBA Supports Mexican Border Reopening

Phased-In Border Reopening Announced

Screwworm Concerns Intensify

Taiwan Agreement Strengthens Market for U.S. Beef

Certainty Sought for Wolf Policy

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

U.S.-Mexico Cooperation Critical for Screwworm Control

Beef Prices Reflect Supply and Demand, Not Politics

NCBA Applauds Balanced Approach to WOTUS Change

North Dakota Stockmen Celebrate Strong Market, Eye Rising Risks

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