Jennifer Houston, president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was in the Southeast this past weekend attending the Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention in Huntsville. While there, she talked about a variety of issues, including electronic logging devices (ELDs). She said this issue is crucial for cattle producers. ELD Issue Crucial for Cattle Producers Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
NCBA Discussing the Sustainability of Beef
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association board members discussed various issues including sustainability. NCBA President Kevin Kester says sustainability is a part of NCBA’s long range plan and it means a lot. NCBA Discussing the Sustainability of Beef Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
BQA, The Right Way is the Only Way
A large part of the beef industry’s job involves making sure that beef is safe and wholesome for consumers, and producers can help maintain the standard by becoming Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Producer Education, Josh White, says many producers have taken advantage of the interactive online experience which is available 24 hours …
NCBA President-Elect Discusses Animal ID-Traceability
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, Jennifer Houston from Sweetwater, Tennessee was voted in as President-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Houston talks about information from a new study released during the annual convention concerning Animal ID and Traceability. NCBA President-Elect Discusses Animal ID-Traceability Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
NCBA Dealing with Various Issues
The beef industry knows the importance of trade with other countries, but that is only one of the top issues for them this year. According to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, there are other issues of importance. That includes the Farm Bill. NCBA Dealing with Various Issues Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NCBA President Discusses Various Issues
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, California rancher Kevin Kester officially took over as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). He talks about the various issues they will continue to concentrate on, including trade and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NCBA President Discusses Various Issues Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Legislation to Prevent Farms from Reporting Under CERCLA
Ten Republicans and ten Democrats in the U.S. Senate have introduced legislation that would prevent farms, ranches, and other agricultural operations from having to report livestock manure data under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager, is pleased with this bipartisan legislation. Legislation to Prevent Farms from …
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate to Prevent Farms, Ranches From Being Regulated Like Toxic Superfund Sites
Ten Republicans, Ten Democrats Join Together As Initial Co-Sponsors on Fischer-Donnelly FARM Act The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate that would prevent farms, ranches, and other agricultural operations from having to report livestock manure data under CERCLA, the law that governs toxic Superfund sites. The bipartisan bill was introduced with …
Few Moments Wasted as Thousands Make Memories at Cattle Industry Convention
NCBA Members Elect Officers, Begin Planning for Future Nearly 7,600 members of the cattle community enjoyed fellowship, fun, education and leadership opportunities during the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, which ended in Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 3. Most in attendance enjoyed a huge and energetic trade show, with more than 350 exhibitors on more than seven acres of …
Outgoing NCBA President Reviews State of the Beef Industry
The Retiring National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President offers his final review on the state of the beef industry. Nebraska cattle feeder and producer, Craig Uden, will give up the mantle of president of NCBA, and pass it on to President-elect Kevin Kester of California this week, during the NCBA and Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. He offered some insight …