…National Cattlemen’s Foundation and NCBA has spanned nearly three decades, and during that time, we’ve underscored the importance of risk management to the beef industry while contributing to the education…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
It’s Let’s Geaux! to New Orleans for Thousands of Cattle Industry Members Registration and housing for the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade show is now open. The annual…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…we look forward to working with the Administration to strengthen new and existing opportunities for agricultural trade across the globe.” Source: American Farm Bureau Association NCBA: New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement “Great…
NCBA “Strongly Supports” Expanding Trade with Japan
Kevin Kester National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester released the following statement in response to the announcement that the United States and Japan will pursue a bilateral trade…
NCBA Contest Seeks Cowboy Poets
…to be considered. For more information and to enter, go to www.ncba.org, then click on conventions and events/Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
NCBA: KORUS “Tore Down” Trade Barriers, Helped Increase Beef Exports
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester released the following statement in response to the signing of the modernized Korea-United States Trade Agreement (KORUS): “KORUS is a prime example…
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
…After the announcement, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Allison Rivera, released the following statement: “We are grateful for FMCSA’s willingness to consider options…
NCBA Calls R-CALF Effort an Attack on Beef Checkoff
…part in the litigation but vows “unwavering” support to the Beef Checkoff. NCBA vowed to “stand with the state beef councils” against R-CALF, which NCBA says its activists allies are…
NCBA Comments on “Fake Meat” Oversight”
Danielle Beck, Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) advocated for the USDA to oversee lab-grown fake-meat products. She spoke during a meeting hosted by the…
NCBA Responds to Canada Tariff Hikes on U.S. Beef Imports
Canada has announced it will place higher tariffs on U.S. beef imports starting on Sunday, July 1. Kent Bacus is the NCBA Director of International Trade and Market Access, and…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…of milk offered in schools. From National Cattlemen’s Beef Association NCBA Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester issued the following statement in response…
Optimism Surrounds Upcoming House Farm Bill Vote
…its passage. The bill was defeated on the House floor on May 18 after the House Freedom Caucus withheld its support until immigration issues were addressed. NCBA President Kevin Kester…
FDA to Hold Fake Meat Public Meeting
…gather comments. Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the organization will participate in the public meeting, and will advocate for Department of Agriculture oversight of lab-grown…
Cattle Groups Applaud Introduction of Livestock Hauling Bill
…NCBA says the legislation will reform the Hours of Service Rules in a way that ensures animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. NCBA President and California…