black vulture

Cattlemen Welcome Introduction of Black Vulture Relief Act

Dan Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently welcomed the introduction of the bipartisan Black Vulture Relief Act, led by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL). NCBA Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johannes, explains what this bill does. Black vulture depredation rates have increased across the Southeast in recent years, surpassing 30% in some states like Florida. And they are causing …

wotus

NCBA Hails House Passage of Resolution to Stop WOTUS Rule

Dan Beef, Cattle, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Water, WOTUS Act

Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res 27, a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) resolution of disapproval. The legislation was sponsored by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves from Missouri and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer of North Carolina. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the passage of the joint resolution that basically would invalidate …

prices

USDA Proposes New Requirements for the “Product of USA” Label

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), This Land of Ours

There could be some new requirements for the product of the USA label. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements for the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim …

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New ANCW President Visits the Southeast

Dan American National CattleWomen (ANCW), Beef, Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The American National Cattlewomen (ANCW) met during the recent annual Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans, and during that event they elected Pam Griffin, a cow/calf producer from Arizona as their new President. Then, she was here in the Southeast attending the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Montgomery. That’s where Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman was able to catch up with Pam, …

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Environmental Stewardship Program Nominations are Due Friday

Dan Beef, Cattle, Environment, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting applications until Friday, March 10 for the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. The annual award program recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers. Any group, individual, or organization is eligible to nominate one individual or business raising or feeding cattle. Individuals and families may not nominate themselves, although nominees may be …

funding

NCBA Calls Again for Immediate Halt to Brazilian Beef Imports

Dan Beef, Cattle, Exports/Imports, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Trade

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 …

Alabama Cattlemen's Association

Alabama Cattle Ranch is NCBA Region II Award Winner

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

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 …

cattle industry

CattleFax Forecast for Producer Profitability in 2023

Dan Cattle, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

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 …