New World Screwworm

Current Response Actions To Address New World Screwworm

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins provided an update on the New World Screwworm response on Tuesday where she discussed what would happen if a detection were to occur in the United States. “We are preparing to implement the very moment the fly makes it into our country. If we have a domestic detection USDA and relevant state animal health …

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NCBA Shares Reaction to Farm Bill Passage and Support for FAIR Labels Act

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reacting to the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as Farm Bill 2.0. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for NCBA  said, “Thank you to Chairman GT Thompson, House leadership, and members from both parties for listening to real farmers and ranchers and passing the …

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NCBA CattleCon Entertainment Features Headline Performer

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CattleCon 26 is coming up February 3rd through the 5th in Nashville, Tennessee, and this year’s event promises to deliver far more than education alone. In addition to industry-leading learning opportunities and valuable networking, CattleCon will feature an exciting entertainment lineup that celebrates the heart of Music City. We caught up with Kristen Torres with …

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NCBA’s CattleCon 2026 offers additional education options for cattle producers

NCBA CattleCon 2026 Offers Expanded Educational Opportunities for Cattle Producers The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) will host its annual CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5, bringing together cattle producers from across the country for education, networking, and industry updates. In addition to the traditional trade show and classroom-style sessions, NCBA is expanding hands-on learning opportunities this year by taking …

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NCBA Congratulates Justin Benavidez on Appointment As USDA Chief Economist

USDA Names Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist, NCBA Responds The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of Dr. Justin Benavidez as USDA’s new Chief Economist, a key leadership role responsible for guiding economic analysis and forecasting across the department. Agricultural organizations, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), are welcoming the decision and highlighting the importance of …

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NCBA President Elect Looks Forward to Serving in 2026

NCBA Prepares for Officer Transition at CattleCon 2026 The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) will officially change officers during CattleCon 2026, scheduled for February in Nashville, Tennessee. As the organization prepares for the transition, NCBA President-elect Gene Copenhaver is already focused on the priorities he hopes to advance when he assumes the presidency. Copenhaver recently shared what he is most …

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Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Inductees

NCBA Annual Meeting Heads to Nashville with Hall of Fame Inductions The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) annual meeting is just over a month away, and anticipation is building across the beef industry. Scheduled for February 3rd through the 5th, the 2026 NCBA convention will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together cattle producers, feeders, and industry leaders from across …

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NCBA Shares Thoughts on WOTUS Codification

NCBA Discusses EPA WOTUS Rule Changes and Potential for Codifying New Language With recent WOTUS rule changes being rolled out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), questions remain across rural America about what the updated definition of Waters of the United States means for producers—and whether these changes could be locked in for the future. To better understand the implications, …

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NCBA Shares Update on Sterile Fly Production Facility Construction

USDA’s Texas Sterile Fly Facility: Progress Needed in Fight Against New World Screwworm The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier this year its commitment to fund the construction of a sterile fly production facility in Texas, part of an ongoing effort to eradicate the new world screwworm. This initiative is a key component of the USDA’s broader plan to …

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NCBA Reaction To Secretary Rollins’ Recently Released Beef Industry Plan

NCBA Reaction To Secretary Rollins’ Recently Released Beef Industry Plan With U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiling her new plan to strengthen the American beef industry, the policy has quickly drawn reaction from across the cattle sector. The plan, which focuses on protecting ranching operations, expanding processing capacity, and boosting domestic demand, was welcomed by many in the cattle …