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NCBA’s 2026 CattleCon Adds New Access to Cattlemen’s College The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is gearing up for CattleCon 2026, set for February 3rd through the 5th, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. One of the most notable updates this year is a new feature tied to Cattlemen’s College, a long-standing educational component of the annual convention. We caught up with …
NCBA Highlights Concerns Over EAJA Abuse at Congressional Hearing The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing earlier this week examining the Abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). The session focused on how the law—originally designed to help citizens challenge federal actions—has shifted over time due to increased litigation from environmental groups. Testifying …
CattleCon 2026: NCBA Announces High-Energy Keynote Speaker Lineup The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is gearing up for CattleCon 2026, and this year’s event brings exciting updates to the convention experience. We caught up with Kristen Torres with NCBA to learn what attendees can expect from the general sessions and the impressive roster of keynote speakers. According to Torres, one …
NCBA Prepares for an Exciting CattleCon 2026 in Downtown Nashville The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is gearing up for CattleCon 2026, set to take place February 3–5, 2026, in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s event promises fresh experiences, unmatched access to Nashville’s vibrant culture, and valuable opportunities for cattle producers to connect, learn, and celebrate the industry. We spoke …
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Weighs In on Trump Administration’s DOJ Investigation into Meat Packers With the Trump administration’s announcement of a renewed Department of Justice investigation into major meat packers, industry leaders are closely watching what comes next. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), shared what producers will be looking for as …
NCBA Backs DIRECT Act to Expand Local Beef Marketing Opportunities The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has announced its strong support for the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions (DIRECT) Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at expanding marketing opportunities for smaller meat processors and providing consumers with more options to buy local beef. The bill was introduced …
NCBA Reaction To Secretary Rollins’ Recently Released Beef Industry Plan With U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiling her new plan to strengthen the American beef industry, the policy has quickly drawn reaction from across the cattle sector. The plan, which focuses on protecting ranching operations, expanding processing capacity, and boosting domestic demand, was welcomed by many in the cattle …
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Weighs In on President Trump’s Beef Import Comments and Market Impact Following a week of headlines about President Trump’s comments on potential beef import purchases and the resulting reaction from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the discussion over cattle markets and federal trade policy continues. To gain perspective on the situation, we spoke with Ethan Lane, …
NCBA Pushes Back on Trump’s Cattle Tariff Comments and Argentina Beef Plans The cattle industry is once again at the center of a national discussion following recent comments from President Donald Trump about his administration’s trade policies and their impact on U.S. cattle producers. President Trump took to social media, writing, “The Cattle Ranchers, who I love, don’t understand that …
NCBA Responds to Trump’s Argentina Beef Comments: “A Direct Attack on U.S. Cattle Producers” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is speaking out after recent comments made by President Donald Trump regarding potential beef imports from Argentina. The proposal has drawn immediate criticism from industry leaders who say the plan could undermine American beef producers. Colin Woodall, NCBA’s Chief Executive …
