Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “NCBA”
Previously we discussed Electronic Identification or EID tags, but where can you get them and what does it cost producers? I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to unpack the details of this USDA rule. Click HERE to see USDA’s criteria for official indentification Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
If you had a bag phone in the late 80’s, you’ve probably updated to more modern technology since then. Cattle producers are familiar with the metal ear tags required by USDA and Electronic ID or EID tags are simply the modern version of traceability identification. I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at NCBA to unpack the …
Cattle producers from the United States and Australia joined together on May 9, 2024 at the Beef 2024 Convention in Rockhampton, Australia. These cattle industry leaders signed a joint statement to form a partnership for tackling issues surrounding cattle health, lab-grown proteins and sustainability. Leaders from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Cattle Australia (CA) emphasized the importance of committing …
The recent announcement by USDA NASS that the July Cattle Report will be discontinued has drawn criticism from the industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s senior director of government affairs, Tanner Beymer shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …
The best way to learn if a product will fly or flop is by presenting it to consumers. The cultivated meat industry is learning that fact as investments over the last several years have seen a significant drop – following a larger trend by consumers towards animal proteins. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
There is less than a month to go until the federal budget approval deadline and appropriations are still hot discussion – especially in agriculture. Tanner Beymer, Senior Director of Government Affairs form National Cattlemen’s Beef Association shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …
By Will Jordan The American Sheep Industry Association, Public Lands Council, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined together to prevent government overreach that allowed the Bureau of Land Management to disallow statutorily approved public land uses. This is not only a win for producers with public land grazing leases but private landowners as well. NCBA’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, …
by Will Jordan The Animal Drug User Fee Act, better known as ADUFA, received reauthorization with the recent stop-gap funding bill passed by Congress. Signed into law in 2003, reauthorization has been required every five years since then. ADUFA amends the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act, allowing the FDA to collect fees dedicated to the animal drug review process. Through …
by Will Jordan The U.S. Congress voted late afternoon, Tuesday, October 3rd to vacate the Office of the Speaker. The vote received 216 yay and 210 nay votes, ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his leadership role as Speaker of the House. This vote followed the stop-gap funding bill he pushed through by McCarthy, to prevent a government shutdown, the …
By Will Jordan Sustainability is a constant topic in conversations with both advocates and activists. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, shares thoughts on sustainability and the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
