The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to immediately halt U.S. beef imports from Brazil. The announcement comes as Brazil reported another atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy to the World Animal Organization for Animal Health last week. That report indicated 35 days elapsed between when the case was first identified and the …
WOTUS and the 2023 Farm Bill on the Horizon for Producers
Two major policy issues should be on the radar of southeastern cattle producers this year, according to Fred Smith, NCBA Region II Policy Division Vice President. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan has more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NCBA CEO on Optimism in the Cattle Industry
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention held in New Orleans, AgNet Media intern Will Jordon had a chance to talk with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO about the industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama Cattle Ranch is NCBA Region II Award Winner
During the Cattle Industry Convention last week in New Orleans, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP), which annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers, honored the seven regional winners. And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, the Region II winner is from Alabama. The Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners this year are: ESAP is sponsored …
CattleFax Forecast for Producer Profitability in 2023
The CattleFax Outlook Seminar at the annual Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans dug into expert market and weather analysis for the coming year. Prices and profitability will again favor cattle producers in 2023. The cattle industry came into the year with the smallest cattle supply since 2015, as drought caused the industry to dig deeper into the supply of …
NCBA Announces Policy Priorities
During last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released their policy priorities for 2023. The priorities focus on advancing animal disease preparedness, protecting voluntary conservation programs, and defending producers from regulatory overreach. “Our focus is helping to create opportunity for America’s cattle producers and fighting to make sure the federal government does not damage our …
2023 Cattle Industry Convention Wraps Up
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention took place this past week in New Orleans, Louisiana. AgNet Media’s Will Jordon was there and has this report. Cattlemen’s College Draws Big Crowd in New Orleans (NCBA/NEW ORLEANS/Feb. 1, 2023) — Cattle producers from across the country gathered in New Orleans for the 30th annual Cattlemen’s College, which was held prior to the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention …
International Trade a Key Topic at Cattle Industry Convention
The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show are underway in New Orleans, Louisiana, with nearly 7,000 cattle producers, industry partners, and stakeholders gathered for education, engagement, and entertainment. A key topic at the convention is international trade. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Halvorson is covering the event and talked with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus …
Traceability: What USDA’s New Rule Proposal Means for Producers
By: Southeast AgNet intern, Will Jordan Traceability is the word at this year’s Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Producers, experts, and industry affiliates are gathered to discuss policy and directives for NCBA’s staff to focus on in 2023. Among other issues discussed, a recurring theme is implementation of more effective disease traceability for the cattle industry. While disease …
Alabama Cattlemen Will be Well Represented in New Orleans
This is a big week for cattle producers across the country, as the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is taking place in New Orleans. And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, the Alabama cattle industry will be well represented there. And Beasley reminds cattle producers the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention will be held February 17-18 in …