Beltway Beef

Kristina Butts, NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, discusses a new way to engage in the Dietary Guidelines discussion by posting photos online using #BeefsOnMyPlate.

Dustin Van Liew, Executive Director of the Public Lands Council, discusses a number of provisions passed by the Senate late last week as part of the Fiscal Year 2016 budget resolution, that are key to the cattle industry.

Kristina Butts, NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, discusses the Dietary Guidelines oral comments and the continuing process.

NCBA Past President and Astoria, Illinois cattleman, Steve Foglesong, discusses his testimony before the House Agriculture Subcommittee regarding the EPA’s proposed “waters of the U.S.” rule.

Kristina Butts, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, recaps the Beef Industry Safety Summit held last week in Dallas.

Colin Woodall, VP of Government Affairs, talks about NCBA’s upcoming Legislative Conference and the importance of producer involvement on the Hill.

Kristina Butts, NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, discusses the Dietary Guidelines process and urges producers and consumers to comment.

Kent Bacus, NCBA Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, talks about the recent steps taken by the House toward tax reform.

Kent Bacus, NCBA Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, talks about the recent steps taken by the House toward tax reform.

Bob McCan, NCBA President and Victoria, Texas cattleman talks about the importance of Trade Promotion Authority in negotiating the current round of free trade talks.

Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs, lays out some key priorities for cattle producers this legislative session.

Kent Bacus, NCBA Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, discusses the record beef exports and the importance of passing Trade Promotion Authority.

Craig Uden, NCBA Policy Division Chairman and Nebraska cattleman, talks about the past year for cattle producers.

NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Kristina Butts, urges cattlemen and women to submit comments on Argentina.

Marci Schlup with the Public Lands Council talks about key legislation for public lands ranchers in the National Defense Authorization Act and the Omnibus legislation.