According to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) there has been another development concerning the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The latest court development has once again put the CTA reporting requirements temporarily on hold. On Saturday, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus said, “In a new decision, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a previous ruling they issued …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for 2025 Convention
The 2025 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention will be held February 21-22 in Birmingham. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, is encouraging producers across the state get registered now for the annual event. Register now for the 2025 ACA Convention on the ACA website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Friendly Reminder from the Florida Beef Council
If you owned cattle in Florida in 2024, most likely you received a letter from the Florida Beef Council (FBC) that beef checkoff assessments are due by the end of the year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, reminds producers in the state why you received that letter. For more information, go to the FBC website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …
Georgia Beef Board Hoping to Add New Burger Week
When discussing promotions for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) each year, you most likely have heard us mention burger weeks. As a matter of fact, one of those events was held last month in Macon. And while some of those have turned into yearly events, a brand new one is in the plans for 2025. Efforts have started to put together an …
USDA to Provide Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced approximately $300 million in assistance to help distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Over the past two years, USDA acted swiftly to assist distressed borrowers in retaining their land and continuing their agricultural operations. This is expected to provide assistance to over 12,800 …
Burdensome EU Deforestation Rule Delayed for a Year
Last week, the European Parliament voted to delay implementation of a deforestation regulation for a year, providing a reprieve for U.S. cattlemen. Rusty Halvorson has the story. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation, the rule will require imports of beef and other goods to include documentation showing they did not come from areas impacted by deforestation. In the case of beef, …
Cattle Producers Warned Court Ruling Returns CTA Reporting Requirements
Cattle producers are being warned that Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements are back in effect following a court decision that reverses the injunction that previously halted this mandate. According to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday lifted the nationwide preliminary injunction on the enforcement of the CTA, holding that the government is likely to prevail …
Alabama 2025 Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan Approved
Last week the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council met and approved plans for next year. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, has more information about the budget put together for 2025. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
NCBA Supports Blocking the CTA
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is supporting blockage of the Corporate Transparency Act from being enforced. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Congress Leaving Town with No Prop 12 Fix
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision to relinquish its responsibility to produce a five-year farm bill and an overdue federal solution to California’s Proposition 12. The organization says pork producers don’t have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new five-year bill. “After years of losing money and forcing family farms out of business, …