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NAFTA was a trade pact written in the early 1990s. Derrell Peel, an extension livestock specialist with Oklahoma State University, is one who aided and gave his insights when trade negotiators were writing the deal.

Fifth-generation Florida rancher Marty Smith was elected president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) replacing Jennifer Houston of Sweetwater, Tenn., 2019 NCBA president.

U.S. beef exports continue to remain strong, according to USMEF. The Federation released its year-end numbers on 2019 export sales last week, and it says beef exports are down slightly from the record year of 2018.

The Executive Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) approved the organization’s top 2020 Policy Priorities.

A Montana magistrate judge granted summary judgement Wednesday to the government and the 15 qualified state beef councils targeted in the R-CALF vs. Sonny Perdue lawsuit.

Ahead of the holidays the NCBA has released a new two-hour video in hopes to “spice up any gathering and celebration.” The Beef Drool Log video features a prime rib roast cooking to perfection over an open flame.

When the topic of sustainability comes up cattle circles, it’s common to see heads shaking. It’s not a topic we like to discuss – primarily because it’s so often raised with bad intentions and worse information.

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he believes most ag groups will be happy with details of new trade agreement with Japan as it marches closely to TPP roadmap.