Last week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) Act of 2019. The Real Meat Act will codify the definition of beef for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions to eliminate consumer confusion and enhance the Federal Government’s ability to enforce the law. NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, discusses the …
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Livestock Risk Management and Education Act
WASHINGTON (NCBA-Oct. 22, 2019) — Todd Wilkinson, South Dakota cattle producer and NCBA Policy Division Vice Chair, released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.): “NCBA applauds Representative Dusty Johnson’s introduction of the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act yesterday on the House floor. This …
NCBA President Urges Producers to Be Involved
New National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Jennifer Houston from Sweetwater, Tennessee, urges cattle producers who are not active in their local, state or national associations to be involved. Houston has been active in the beef industry for more than 30 years, first serving at the state level then being elected to positions in national posts. She has been an NCBA board …
NCBA Past-President Discusses Fake Meat in Orlando
The 2019 Commodity Classic kicks off February 28th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Ahead of the event, is the annual Bayer AgVocacy Forum, where one of the topics discussed was what does the future of agriculture look like? That included the topic of fake meat, an issue the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has made one …
Southeast Well Represented at NCBA
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, new officers for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) took over. New President is Jennifer Houston from Tennessee and President-elect is Marty Smith from Florida, Thus meaning for the next two years, NCBA Region II is very well represented. Something that Houston says is a big deal.
NCBA Announces Campaign for “Fake Meat Facts”
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) launched a new campaign highlighting critical questions about the production of lab-grown fake meat. The Fake Meat Facts campaign will shine a spotlight on the many unknowns that the federal government must clarify before finalizing the regulatory framework for these emerging products. “The federal government is moving in the right direction on lab-grown fake meat oversight, …
Cattlemen to Discuss Policy Issues
The 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show officially starts Wednesday, in New Orleans, Louisiana. While there are a lot of fun events and of course a big trade show to walk through, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, notes there is a lot of business that takes place during the annual event, which …
Safety Testing Needed on Lab-Grown Fake Meat
Lab-grown fake meat is an issue that continues to be discussed by many in the livestock industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, explains why they feel comprehensive safety testing is needed.
Cattlemen Watching Tax Reform Debate
Tax reform has been a major issue in Washington D.C. and an issue many in agriculture have been following very closely. A topic Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and I have had at the end of the year for many years, has been the death tax. Cattlemen Watching Tax Reform Debate
Challenges with Wild Horses
Last month, a new report by the Government Accountability Office estimated that 200,000-some wild horses, burros, and mules, are free-roaming on federal and tribal lands. A recent report also says there could be as many as 9.2 million domesticated horses, burros, and mules in the U.S. The GAO says there are several challenges in managing the wild herd, including affording …