The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) have raised concerns with the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) final Phase 2 rule amending the National…
NASS Discontinues July Cattle Report and Other Reports
…announcement. In response, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged the agency to reconsider. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says, “It is disingenuous for the same agency…
NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay
The Senate passed a resolution last week to block beef from Paraguay, now industry leaders are now looking to the House. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…Department of Agriculture is committed to providing unwavering support to our dairy industry.” NCBA Statement The NCBA issued the following statement after the announcement. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Policy Expert Fran Miller
Joining us this week is Fran Miller, senior staff attorney and professor with the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law and Graduate School. We’re talking about policy…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in…
New NCBA President Says Death Tax, Farm Bill Important for 2024
…Eisele says his focus during his time as president is to advocate for opportunities to strengthen the industry for future generations. Mark Eisele, NCBA President Elect-2024 Courtesy of NCBA “It’s…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Specialty Crop Initiatives
The USDA is putting a focus on specialty crops with new investments and the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI), which is part of a larger effort to support specialty crop…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
Even as Congressional leaders announced a deal on some appropriations for fiscal year 2024 on Sunday, Jan. 7, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane…
NCBA Keeps Close Eye on Proposed USDA Rulemaking
Image by Fabiana pfernandes from Pixabay National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane says he’s keeping an eye on proposed USDA rulemaking for the beef…
AgNet Weekly: What’s Ahead for Ag in 2024
2023 was an active year for agricultural issues, so what can we expect for 2024? Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Brian Kuehl, Director of Government and Public Affairs with the…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
USDA Undersecretary for Trade, Alexis Taylor, keyed in on trade missions that could be particularly beneficial to the nation’s specialty crop industries. Sabrina Halvorson talked with her at the recent…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
President Biden visited a farm in Minnesota this week, where he announced more than $5 billion in new investments from his Investing in America agenda to advance rural prosperity, economic…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
The nation has a new Speaker of the House, and he’s someone already trusted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Host Sabrina Halvorson talks this week with NCBA’s Vice President…