Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)”
U.S. agricultural groups are looking for more trade agreements that mean market access overseas. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talks about trade being a bigger priority in past years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
The forty-year-old legal doctrine known as Chevron deference was overturned Friday, June 28, in the United States Supreme Court. While some call it necessary for federal agencies to operate effectively, others consider it an overreach of administrative power. The 6-3 ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo continued a historic trend from the bench of re-evaluating (and reversing) previously held …
Previously we discussed Electronic Identification or EID tags, but where can you get them and what does it cost producers? I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to unpack the details of this USDA rule. Click HERE to see USDA’s criteria for official indentification Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …
If you had a bag phone in the late 80’s, you’ve probably updated to more modern technology since then. Cattle producers are familiar with the metal ear tags required by USDA and Electronic ID or EID tags are simply the modern version of traceability identification. I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at NCBA to unpack the …
Cattle producers from the United States and Australia joined together on May 9, 2024 at the Beef 2024 Convention in Rockhampton, Australia. These cattle industry leaders signed a joint statement to form a partnership for tackling issues surrounding cattle health, lab-grown proteins and sustainability. Leaders from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Cattle Australia (CA) emphasized the importance of committing …
There is less than a month to go until the federal budget approval deadline and appropriations are still hot discussion – especially in agriculture. Tanner Beymer, Senior Director of Government Affairs form National Cattlemen’s Beef Association shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly supports the Death Tax Repeal Act introduced in both the House and Senate. NCBA says it’s unconscionable for cattle producers to face a tax that forces them to sell all or part of their family’s farm or ranch due to the death of a family member. “With the cost of farmland rising rapidly, …
by Will Jordan The Animal Drug User Fee Act, better known as ADUFA, received reauthorization with the recent stop-gap funding bill passed by Congress. Signed into law in 2003, reauthorization has been required every five years since then. ADUFA amends the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act, allowing the FDA to collect fees dedicated to the animal drug review process. Through …
By Will Jordan As farmers and ranchers across the country face regulatory hurdles, Todd Wilkinson, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, encourages producers to take a stand for their operations. Wilkinson recently spoke during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association convention in Marco Island, emphasizing the work NCBA does legislatively and in the courtroom to support producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Following the recent USDA report highlighting an increase in Brazilian beef imports, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) renewed its call for the immediate suspension of fresh beef imports from Brazil. NCBA has repeatedly called for a thorough audit of Brazil’s animal health and food safety system, to ensure the safety of the U.S. cattle herd. In 2021, Brazilian exports to the U.S. increased by 131 …
