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NCBA Announces Policy Priorities

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

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 …

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2023 Cattle Industry Convention Wraps Up

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

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 …

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International Trade a Key Topic at Cattle Industry Convention

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

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 …

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Traceability: What USDA’s New Rule Proposal Means for Producers

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

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 …

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Alabama Cattlemen Will be Well Represented in New Orleans

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

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 …

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Groups File Lawsuit vs EPA over Final WOTUS Rule

Dan Agri-Business, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Water, WOTUS Act

The Cattle Industry Convention kicks off this week in New Orleans, and one major topic that will be discussed is the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and 16 other farm and builders’ groups are not waiting around for the Supreme Court to clarify the definition of WOTUS, as they filed a lawsuit in …

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ANCW to Meet During the Cattle Industry Convention

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

The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is coming up next week in New Orleans, Louisiana. And during the annual event, the American National CattleWomen (ANCW) will hold their meeting. ANCW President Reba Mazek, a cow/calf producer from Sumter County, Florida, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are looking forward to the annual get-together. The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will be …

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NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. NCBA has filed a Notice of Intent to sue the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s the first step in court toward overturning the listing revoking FWS’s final …

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NCBA Announces Lawsuit Against Biden Administration WOTUS Rule

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

(NCBA/WASHINGTON D. C./January 19, 2022) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the Biden administration’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule. “The Biden administration’s WOTUS definition is an attack on farmers and ranchers and NCBA will be fighting back in court,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “The rule removes longstanding, …