Sabrina Halvorson visits with John Doyle at the John Deere booth during the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans….
International Trade a Key Topic at Cattle Industry Convention
The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show are underway in New Orleans, Louisiana, with nearly 7,000 cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered for education, engagement, and entertainment. A…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
Lesser Prairie Chicken Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President-Elect Todd Wilkinson said in a media release. “NCBA is committed to working with USDA to ensure workable solutions are identified and ultimately implemented. Cattle…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…farmers to protect natural resources while ensuring they can continue stocking America’s pantries.” Plaintiffs in the WOTUS lawsuit include AFBF, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council, and…
Mixed Reactions to Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
…granted authority to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Industry groups including the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) criticized…
Phase 1 NEPA Revisions Met with Criticism from Farm Groups
…process. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and American Sheep Industry Association were among the many groups to submit comments on the Phase 1 NEPA revisions….
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…consumers with high-quality U.S. beef at competitive prices,” said Kent Bacus, NCBA Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access. “NCBA greatly appreciates Ambassador Tai’s leadership and the hard work…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…gray wolf should be overseen by the states, which can best determine the most appropriate course of action for each region.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…ditches and other isolated features. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has issued its support of the recommendations made by the FRRCC. “NCBA strongly supports the committee’s recommendation to develop a…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
…Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Introduced by Representatives Dusty Johnson and Henry Cuellar, the legislation seeks to increase transparency in the cattle market….
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…reviews from the agriculture industry. “NCBA has long been on the forefront of issues like accurate ‘Product of the USA’ labeling, competitive and transparent markets, and a more resilient supply…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
Industry groups are calling on lawmakers to take action on several cattle market concerns. Led by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), dozens of industry groups have sent a letter…
Industry Groups Welcome Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021
…Act increases the maximum exemption amount from $750,000 to $11 million. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) believes the legislation could provide a permanent solution for struggles related to estate…