…known history of Foot-and-Mouth disease would be allowed to begin the inspection process to import fresh and frozen beef products into the United States. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association stands…
California Represented in 2015 Beef Leaders Institute
…experiences in the livestock and beef industry. Through his involvement with his collegiate livestock judging team, he is educated in the process of selecting the superior cattle. Beyond college, Fischer…
NCBA CEO Forrest Roberts Announces Resignation
Forrest Roberts has announced his resignation as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), effective July 31. Roberts has been the CEO of NCBA since 2009….
Trade Promotion Authority Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority today with a vote of 218 to 208, as stand-alone legislation. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association strongly supports TPA and applauds…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
The House Interior appropriations bill passed through committee today 30 to 21. The Public Lands Council (PLC) and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly support the bill, which allocates…
EPA Finalizes Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Rule
…on the proposed rule, but only six months after receiving more than one million public comments on the proposal, EPA has finalized the rule. Philip Ellis, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…After multiple rulings against the U.S. by the World Trade Organization, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyoming, cattleman, Philip Ellis said this action by Congress is long overdue….
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…of the Great Plains and supports nearly one-fifth of the wheat, corn, cotton and cattle produced in the United States. Through the creation of the National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched…
WTO Rules Against U.S. Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…Wyoming cattleman, Philip Ellis said the next step is retaliation. “We have long said that COOL is not just burdensome and costly to cattle producers, it is generally ignored by…
NCBA President: Next Step is Retaliation
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyoming cattleman, Philip Ellis said the next step is retaliation. “We have long said that COOL is…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association submitted comments today to the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture on the flawed advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report….
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
…County agriculture. Over 1,500 4th grade students from Tulare and Visalia City Schools will see dairy, equine and forestry demonstrations, as well as a sheep dog demonstration. Students will also…
Announcing Hopland’s First Barn to Yarn Event
…local weavers in action. The day will provide opportunities for sheep farmers, fiber enthusiasts and families to get involved and learn more about every step of the process from sheep…
Agri View: Farming Varieties
Everett Griner talks about cattle farming becoming more demanding in today’s Agri View. Farming Varieties…