This afternoon, President Trump signed the omnibus spending bill, which includes several provisions that will directly benefit livestock producers. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Cooke said the association has a lot of solid wins in this bill. Major Victories for Cattle Producers in Signed Omnibus Bill From NCBA Cattlemen Applaud Final Approval of Omnibus …
Omnibus Spending Bill Also Contains Livestock “Fixes”
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association was pleased to see that the omnibus appropriations spending bill released on Wednesday night has what it called “two common-sense solutions to regulatory overreach in the Fiscal Year 2018.” The spending bill includes a one-year delay of the Electronic Logging Devices mandate for livestock haulers. It also excludes livestock producers from the reporting requirements of the …
USDA/NIFA Announces Support to Relieve Veterinarian Shortage Situations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of funding to help assure rural communities have sufficient access to livestock veterinary services. Funding is made through NIFA’s Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP). The VSGP is designed to support education and extension activities and practice enhancement initiatives that will enable veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, …
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
Colin Woodall, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), released the following statement: “The omnibus spending bill includes a number of positive developments for cattlemen and women, including language that would prevent 200,000 farms and ranches from being regulated like toxic waste sites, delay the implementation of electronic logging devices for livestock haulers for another six months, …
Turning a Tariff Back On U.S. Frozen Beef Exports to Japan
USDA Undersecretary Ted McKinney was in Japan earlier this month discussing ag trade issues with Japanese leaders and buyers at a large regional food show. But according to a story from Rod Bain by the end of this month, Japan could revert back to a tariff on U.S. frozen beef imports to levels prior to an increase last August. Turning …
BQA Offers Transportation Modules Online
Over the past year, many cattle producers have taken advantage of the interactive online Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Producer Education, Josh White, says there are various modules available for producers to take part in, including a transportation module. BQA Offers Transportation …
Agri View: Elimination of Slaughterhouses
Everett Griner talks about eliminating slaughterhouses not such a good idea in today’s Agri View. Elimination of Slaughterhouses It is a very large group of people who don’t like the way animals are processed for food. In other words, they want to do away with slaughterhouses. That is a term that has a very wide identification. You don’t process chickens …
Florida Beef Council Conducts Cooking Demo
The Florida Beef Council (FBC), thanks to the beef checkoff, was able to recently conduct a cooking demo. Allyson Trimble, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, says there was a full house for the event. Florida Beef Council Conducts Cooking Demo Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
Vigilance in FMD Prevention and Protection
A broad and intensive effort is what it takes to keep the U.S. and its livestock free from foot and mouth disease (FMD). Rod Bain reports. Vigilance in FMD Prevention and Protection Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Membership Is Lifeblood of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
During the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention in Huntsville, Jack Batts from Limestone County took over as ACA president. While many things are important to the association, he says the lifeblood is its membership. Membership is Lifeblood of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …