National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis released the following statement regarding the failure to include Representative Ribble’s truck reform language in H.R. 22 Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act. “The vote taken tonight [Tuesday] is an injustice to America’s cattle producers. Truck weight regulations affect every cattle producer’s bottom line. Outdated federal transportation laws force trucks to carry partially … Read More
Public Lands Council Announces New Leadership
The Public Lands Council has named Ethan Lane as new executive director. Lane is originally from Arizona and joins PLC with over 18 years’ experience in natural resource and land use issues. In his new role, he will also serve as executive director of federal lands for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Brenda Richards, PLC president and Idaho rancher, said, … Read More
Cattlemen’s Foundation Announces W.D. Farr Scholarships
This January during the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, the National Cattlemen’s Foundation will present two graduate students with the W.D. Farr Scholarship. Each will receive a $12,000 scholarship to pursue careers in meat science and animal agriculture. The deserving students are Whitney Crossland of Texas A&M University and Greta Krafsur of Colorado State University. We will … Read More
Ag Groups Pleased with Court Ruling Against WOTUS
A new ruling issued today by a federal appeals court places a nationwide stay on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Rule, better known as Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). The court agreed with petitioners that the treatment in the rule of tributaries, “adjacent waters,” and waters having a “significant nexus” to navigable waters is at odds with a previous … Read More
Chief Veterinarian Addresses Antimicrobial Data
Kathy Simmons, DVM, Chief Veterinarian, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, addressed a joint public meeting of the Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, and Center for Disease Control highlighting antimicrobial use and resistance data collection. “NCBA believes that a clear strategy for data collection, analysis and reporting must first be established before moving forward with the data collection process in order … Read More
Ag Industy Comments on TPP Negotiations
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations have successfully concluded in Atlanta and many believe it will benefit all sectors of the U.S. economy by boosting U.S. exports and eliminating trade barriers. “While the full details of the partnership will not be released until the President presents it to Congress, cattle producers are assured this is a true 21st century agreement,” said … Read More
NCBA Urges Conclusion to TPP
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is asking for a swift conclusion to the TTP negotiations as the United States gears up for a meeting of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministers. “Cattlemen and women have high expectations for the TPP as a true 21st century agreement, eliminating tariff and non-tariff trade barriers across 12 member countries,” said Philip Ellis, NCBA president. “We are encouraged by … Read More
Pocket Tool for Cattle Producers Now Available
The Integrated Resource Management (IRM) Redbook from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a pocket-sized recordkeeping tool that has been used by cattle producers for more than 30 years to enhance profitability, will be available for the 2016 year starting October 5 – at a reduced rate for a limited time. The book helps cattle producers effectively and efficiently record their … Read More
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, has announced Senate passage of H.R. 2051, the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015. The bipartisan legislation reauthorized Mandatory Price Reporting (MPR), the National Forest Foundation Act and the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA). “I’m proud to lead a Committee that gets things done in a … Read More
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
Western rangelands and livestock producers received good news from Interior Secretary Sally Jewell when she announced the greater sage grouse was not warranted for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Unfortunately, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service announced that their restrictive land use plans will be implemented. The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association … Read More