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The new Trailblazers program takes advocacy to an unprecedented level by giving participants the tools and training they need to promote beef to new audiences while addressing and correcting myths.

NCBA and the Public Lands Council (PLC) expressed opposition to the U.S. District Court’s ruling to remand and vacate the gray wolf Endangered Species Act (ESA) delisting announced by the Trump administration in 2020.

NCBA submitted a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of over 1,600 cattle producers from 44 states calling for a definition of “Waters of the United States” that works for the cattle industry.

The winners of the 2022 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards, sponsored by Cargill, were announced during the annual Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, held Feb. 1-3, 2022, in Houston.  

NCBA’s Scott Yager says his group supports a recommendation to develop a clear and limited WOTUS definition and protect key exemptions for common agricultural features.

On Wednesday the U.S. House voted to pass two NCBA-supported pieces of legislation that are critical to providing producers with greater transparency in the cattle markets.

NCBA submitted comments to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service that the term “beef” should only be applicable to products derived from livestock and not to products that contain lab-grown animal cells.

Stephanie Nash of Chapel Hill, Tenn., is the winner of the 9th annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook®. Nash will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention in Houston.

Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame winners have been announced, with inductees and award winners honored during the 13th annual banquet prior to the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA trade show in Houston in February.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has criticized the repeal of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which provided regulatory certainty to farmers and ranchers and limited federal overreach.

Checkoff-funded campaign touting beef's science-based sustainability story is challenged by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a group with ties to animal activists.

Congress must consider the implications that changes to federal tax policy will have on family-owned agricultural businesses, and the “American Families Plan” must also support family farms and ranches.

NCBA and the Public Lands Council (PLC) have denounced the administration's elevated focus on federal wilderness designations as an overly broad tool for reaching climate goals.

The U.S. District Court in Arizona struck down the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule, a regulation that corrected the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and provided protections to farmers and ranchers.

Ten students pursuing careers in the beef industry were awarded $1,500 scholarships for the next school year by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) and recognized during the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention.

NCBA announced the winners of its 2021 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards, which annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers, and educators.

The cattle market is still dealing with a burdensome supply of market-ready fed cattle. The influence of that supply will diminish as three years of herd liquidation will reduce feedyard placements.

Honoree recognized by Masters of Beef Advocacy program for her role in helping health-conscious consumers embrace beef.

The 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show kicked off in Nashville Tuesday, where more than 6,000 cattle producers, industry partners and stakeholders gathered for the event.

Celebrating 35 years, the Beef Checkoff has successfully promoted beef through various media outlets making the brand recognized by generations of consumers.

The Checkoff-funded MBA program was developed in 2009 to bridge the widening chasm between producers and consumers and to help farmers and ranchers share their stories and advocate knowledgeably for the beef industry.

Senate hearing addressed a range of issues, including the need for robust price discovery and differing industry views on how to achieve it, greater market transparency and oversight, and expanded processing capacity.

NCBA spearheaded introduction of the larger HAULS Act in both the Senate and House, and worked to get the backend 150 air-mile exemption included in the Surface Transportation Investment Act.

NCBA issued a statement in response to USDA's announcement that they are beginning the process of initiating three separate rulemakings to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

The prevailing theme on the call was processing capacity, and Sec. Vilsack specifically cited the urgent need to expand capacity in the cattle and beef industry. 

The NCBA has filed a petition with the USDA-FSIS to eliminate the use of “Product of the USA” and other broad U.S. origin labeling claims for beef products that are potentially misleading to consumers.

Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler introduced the Optimizing the Cattle Market Act of 2021 in the U.S. House. If enacted, the bill would direct USDA to build a cattle formula contracts library.

NCBA led a letter with the support of 37 affiliate state cattle organizations, urging the leadership of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees to address critical areas of concern in the cattle and beef industry.

NCBA and Public Lands Council (PLC) expressed opposition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) decision to move forward with Endangered Species Act (ESA) designations for the Lesser Prairie Chicken.

Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductees and award winners will be honored on Aug. 9, 2021, during the 12th annual banquet, held in conjunction with the nation’s largest cattle industry gathering.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) recognized the inclusion of agricultural producers' recommendations in the Biden administration's conservation goals report.

Fifth-generation California cattle producer Dr. Dave Daley shared his expertise on wildfire management as an experienced cattlemen, longtime educator, and survivor of the 2020 Bear Fire in Butte County, Calif.

Preserving long-standing tax provisions such as stepped-up basis and like-kind exchanges is critical when considering the financial viability of farms and ranches, says NCBA in opposing the American Families Plan.

NCBA, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, launches integrated campaign to share stories of real beef farmers and ranchers and their commitment to protecting the land for generations to come.

Study says this tax increase, whether via tax at death or carryover of basis, will have negative impacts on family-owned businesses, US gross domestic product, and job creation both in the immediate and long term.

NCBA endorsed the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2021. Introduced in the House by Rep. Rose and Rep. Soto, the bipartisan bill would deliver much-needed flexibility for livestock haulers.

Thanks to early adoption of innovative grazing practices combined with advances in cattle breeding and nutrition, U.S. producers have already employed many of the suggested practices the study suggests employing.

The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 was introduced in Congress by U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota and U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and Jason Smith (R-MO).

The Cattle Transparency Act of 2021 was introduced in the Senate to mandate weekly minimum cash cattle trades. NCBA policy supports a voluntary approach to increase negotiated trades to regionally sufficient levels.

Cattlemen are the original climate heroes, preserving natural resources, while producing safe, affordable and abundant protein. Speakers at NCBA's Winter Reboot discussed how cattle production contributes to society.

The Cattle Market Transparency Act, if enacted, would direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Office of the Chief Economist at USDA to establish regional mandatory minimums for negotiated trade of fed cattle.

Cattle numbers will continue to contract in 2021, and producers will gain leverage on packers and retailers and margin distribution will be more equitable, according to CattleFax.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association spokesmen gave an update on the state of the industry and priority issues in Washington, D.C. that may affect cattlemen during the group’s virtual Winter Reboot conference.

The Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program launched updated advocacy training modules – MBA NextGen. Updated information and resources to help answer consumer questions are all accessible on their website.

Kansas cattleman and retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves Jerry Bohn has been elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

The DIRECT act will allow state inspected beef processors to sell their products across state lines when standards are the same as federal requirements.

While there is no one-size-fits-all diet, "Beef is one of Americans' favorite foods, and science consistently shows lean beef can be the cornerstone in a variety of healthy diets," said NCBA president Marty Smith.

NCBA’s Beef Quality Assurance program releases a new Beef Checkoff-funded tool to help cattle farmers and ranchers ensure they are prepared with a custom biosecurity plan.

The U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) final rule to update the agency’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations became final on November 19, 2020.

In an effort to continue to highlight beef’s place on the plate, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, has partnered with the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH).