The agriculture community united to share the latest information on their industry at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Trade Talk and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was in that crowd. First up, we hear from Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall. He discusses dietary guidelines, Waters of the United States, trade, foreign animal diseases and the Endangered Species Act.

Colin’s best advice to members is to contact your elected government officials to make them aware of these hot button issues impacting the beef industry. Listen to my complete interview with Colin here: Interview with Colin Woodall, NCBA

Chairwomen of the Federation of State Beef Council’s Jennifer Houston, spoke with Kindra Hall during the event and they hit on consumers issues like beef safety, research and consumer education. Listen to Kindra’s complete interview with Jennifer to hear more about how they are communicating to consumers, health professionals, dietitians, the media and of course the producer. Interview with Jennifer Houston, Federation Division Chair

NCBA’s President-Elect, Tracy Brunner was also on hand and also spoke with Kindra on issues impacting members nationwide. One of those is the upcoming presidential elections. Tracy would like to remind members that NCBA has a very active political action committee that has the needs of it’s members at the forefront of every decision. Listen to his complete interview here: Interview with Tracy Brunner, NCBA President-Elect

View and download photos from the event here: NAFB Convention Photo Album