The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) President-elect Kevin Kester, a fifth-generation California rancher, testified this week before the Office of U.S. Trade Representative about the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NCBA’s Ed Frank talked with him about those discussions.
More about Requirements for U.S. Beef to China
Last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture posted the requirements for exporting U.S. beef to China. Requirements that go beyond what other international destinations impose. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, discusses the final hurdles that were recently cleared.
NCBA President Attends Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention continues at the Orlando Buena Vista Palace. One of the special guests is National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Craig Uden. He told Southeast AgNet that he is enjoying the convention and talking with Southeast producers.
NCBA Joins Canadian, Mexican Partners in Presidential Letter
“Don’t Jeopardize Our Success Under NAFTA” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today joined its cattle-industry partners in Canada and Mexico in sending a joint letter to the leaders of those two nations and to President Trump, urging the three leaders to not “jeopardize the success we have all enjoyed as partners of the North American Free Trade Agreement.” The letter to …
Cattlemen Pleased with Perdue as USDA Secretary
Many agricultural groups are pleased that Sonny Perdue has finally taken over as Agriculture Secretary and that includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Their Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Collin Woodall, says they welcome him into his new role.
Discussing Repeal of Estate Tax
A letter was sent to the House Ways and Means Committee by a coalition of more than 30 agriculture groups asking that any tax reform package include permanent repeal of the estate tax. I recently asked National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall if he felt we could actually end 2017 without this once again …
NCBA Builds Staff Numbers in Washington D.C.
Many cattle producers were in Washington D.C. last week for the annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Legislative Conference. They had a chance to work with staff there, which NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall, says has grown.
Federation of State Beef Councils Investing Dollars
Many in the cattle industry are familiar with the beef checkoff and how has been involved with promotional events for years in getting the word out to consumers. But according to Steve Hanson, a Nebraska beef producer who chairs the Federation of State Beef Councils, the way to reach consumers has really changed over the years.
Looking Forward to Working with New EPA Administrator
Various agriculture groups have come out in support of the announcement that Scott Pruitt was confirmed and sworn in as the 14th administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and its environmental counsel, Scott Yager, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the Association is pleased Pruitt is in this position.
NCBA President-elect Encourages Producers to Get Involved
The new president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Kevin Kester from Parkfield, California, knows it will be a busy year for them as there are a variety of issues to deal with that affect cattlemen across the country.