Beltway Beef

NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, discusses what cattle producers can expect from the lame-duck congressional session this week.

Kent Bacus, NCBA Director of Legislative Affairs, talks about the possibility of movement on some key tax extenders and what that means for the current tax year and the future of tax reform.

NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Kristina Butts, discusses cattlemen’s comments to the USDA/AMS on possible changes to meat grading standards.

NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, discusses the USDA’s recent effort toward a duplicate beef checkoff.

Kevin Kester, California cattleman and NCBA Policy Division Vice Chair, discusses the priorities for cattlemen and women in the post-election lame duck session.

Today, NCBA filed comments on the proposed “waters of the United States” rule. NCBA Environmental Counsel, Ashley McDonald, discusses the comments and the next steps for the rule and cattlemen.

Colin Woodall, NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, talks about the impacts of the recent dispute panel conclusion on the US COOL rule.

NCBA President-Elect, Philip Ellis discusses the letter 45 state affiliates sent to Secretary Vilsack and how producers can get involved to preserve their Beef Checkoff.

NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, discusses some key legislative priorities for the end of year and the importance of getting out to vote this November.

Kristina Butts, NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs discusses cattle producer’s concerns over a recent proposal to import beef and live cattle from regions in Argentina known to harbor FMD.

NCBA Treasurer and Oklahoma Cattleman, Richard Gebhart urges producers to submit comments on the EPA and Corps’ proposed “waters of the United States” rule.

NCBA President Bob McCan discusses the importance of passing tax extenders before the end of the year.

Representative Steve Southerland of Florida discusses the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 (HR 5078).

Kent Bacus, NCBA Associate Director of Government Affairs, talks about some important dates that cattle producers need to keep in mind as they apply for disaster assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency.

Colin Woodall Vice President of Government Affairs talks about the policy adopted at the 2014 Cattle Industry Summer Conference.