Addressing Beef Origin Labeling Practices

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has reaffirmed its policy supporting voluntary country-of-origin labeling. The NCBA Executive Committee unanimously approved efforts to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service to address the agency’s longstanding policy on geographic origin statements. NCBA’s Ethan Lane says it centers around the use of product labels. Lane explains what the next step in …

Accepting Applications for NCBA 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award

Applications are currently being accepted for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA’s) 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award. The award recognizes the nation’s best cattle and livestock operations and their stewardship and conservation efforts. Winner of the 2019 Award will be named during the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio in early February. Any individual, group or …

Cattlemen Celebrate Finalization of Trade Deal With Japan

NCBA Honored to Be Part of Process From Day One to White House Signing Ceremony (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement in response to Japan’s final approval of a trade deal that will lower tariffs for U.S. beef exports to that nation: “There’s just no other way to say it: this is …

Florida Cattlemen Year End Quarterly Meeting

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Year End Quarterly Meeting will be held December 5-6 at the Indian River State College in Okeechobee. Events kick off Thursday morning with the FCA Executive Board meeting, then the opening general session starts at 1:00. Afterwards, the various Committee Meetings will be held, including the Ag Research and Education, Animal Health and Inspection, Environmental & Private Lands …

New Agreement Improves Access for U.S. Beef in Europe

Late last week, the European Parliament voted to approve a plan that grants the U.S. a country-specific share of the European Union’s duty-free, high-quality beef quota. And according to a story from Joe Schuele, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) was pleased to hear of the approval. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices

NCBA Staff Directed to Work With USDA to Verify Beef Origin Labeling Claims (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the nation’s oldest and largest national organization representing American cattle producers, reaffirmed its policy supporting voluntary country-of-origin labeling (COOL). Because the association takes the concerns of its members and stakeholders seriously, its Executive Committee has unanimously approved efforts to …

Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Bicentennial Day

On Saturday, Dec. 14, many people will be in Alabama’s capital city for the grand finale of the state’s three-year bicentennial celebration. Many events at various locations will be taking place that day, including at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building. ACA Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell explains what will take place that day. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

Florida Beef Council Providing Holiday Meal Tips

With Christmas just three weeks away, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) is providing information to help consumers prepare delicious beef for their holiday meals. In this week’s Beef Checkoff report, FBC Director of Education and Promotion DeAnne Maples says FBC has tips and recipes on its social media pages. As a reminder, “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” has released a new video …