…do all it can to develop new markets for U.S. agricultural goods and to protect and advance U.S. agricultural interests in the critical Asia-Pacific region.” National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
Cattlemen Express Concerns With Trump Administration’s Trade Action
“Sparking a trade war with Canada, Mexico, and Asia will only lead to higher prices for American-produced beef in those markets,” NCBA Says Tracy Brunner, President of the National Cattlemen’s…
December U.S. Meat Production Hits Record
…reports beef production, at 2.17 billion pounds, was six percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.61 million head, up seven percent from December 2015. The average live weight…
Georgia Agriculture Under Former Governor Sonny Perdue
…nearly twice the sales. As the Wall Street Journal notes, Cattle and hog farms evaporated, and tobacco acreage was halved during that time. Meanwhile, the broiler flock swelled and corn,…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…in the world.” In addition, Kyle Gillooly, a seedstock cattle farmer in Wadley, Ga., and president of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, released the following statement: “The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is…
Cattlemen Call on Senate to Confirm Pruitt as EPA Administrator
Pruitt The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works expressing strong support for the nomination of Scott Pruitt to…
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…Rio Grande area of Texas. These infestations cause stream bank erosion, damage to structures like bridges, and a loss of biodiversity. Giant reed infestations also provide habitat for cattle fever…
Five Myths About the Veterinary Feed Directive
…beef cattle specialist that debunked a few of the common myths. One is that antibiotics will not be available to treat animals. “Antibiotics will still be available to treat disease,”…
Supreme Court Agrees to take EPA WOTUS Rule
Scott Yager, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association environmental counsel, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant the cert petition for the industry coalition lawsuit…
USDA Proposes Adjusted Membership on Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
…the board and is entitled to an additional member for each additional 1,000,000 head of cattle. In considering reapportionment, the board reviewed cattle inventories, as well as cattle, beef, and…
Western View: Drought-Busting Rain?
…running off recently burned land – a problem we’ve made worse by stopping the grazing of cattle in the high country. As the rains fall and promises to bring our…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…than 500 attendees including dairy calf and heifer raisers from 27 states and 10 countries, representing more than 1 million cattle. For more information or to join DCHA, visit www.calfandheifer.org,…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…soil preparation to community involvement. South Dakota rancher Josh Geigle said he uses a “take half, leave half” approach to graze beef cattle. “If your grass is a foot tall,…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…organizations. Stallman served as president of the nation’s largest general farm organization for 16 years, stepping down in 2016. A rice and cattle producer from Columbus, Texas, Stallman sharpened his…