Allison Rivera

USDA Awards Funding to Protect U.S. Cattle From FMD
USDA Awards Funding to Protect U.S. Cattle From FMD
USDA Awards Funding to Protect U.S. Cattle From FMD
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association with $445,400 in funding to advance the Secure Beef Supply Plan.  The plan would go into effect in the event of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the U.S.   “NCBA is g...
Ag Groups Support the “Beagle Brigade”
Ag Groups Support the “Beagle Brigade”
Ag Groups Support the “Beagle Brigade”
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined a coalition of agricultural organizations in calling for passage of the Beagle Brigade Act of 2022.  The bill would authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, which trains canines who are nicknamed the “Beagle Brigade.” Allison Rivera, ...
For Livestock Producers, Vaccine Bank A Priority In 2023 Farm Bill
For Livestock Producers, Vaccine Bank A Priority In 2023 Farm Bill
For Livestock Producers, Vaccine Bank A Priority In 2023 Farm Bill
The livestock industry benefited from the 2018 Farm Bill, primarily with the development of a Food and Mouth Disease vaccine bank, as well as the establishment of the needed funding. Now as lawmakers look to start the crafting process of the 2023 Farm Bill, Allison Rivera of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, says the vaccine bank will remain a priority for cattle, pork, and lamb producer
Time To Start Work On 2023 Farm Bill
Time To Start Work On 2023 Farm Bill
Time To Start Work On 2023 Farm Bill
It seems like yesterday the current Farm Bill was signed into law, but it’s already time to think ahead to 2023. Rod Bain takes a look at what various farm and food groups would like to see in the upcoming Farm Bill. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com ...
NCBA Pleased with Hours of Service Exemption
NCBA Pleased with Hours of Service Exemption
NCBA Pleased with Hours of Service Exemption
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Division announced a 30-day extension to the Hours of Service Exemption for livestock and feed haulers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said it’s pleased with the decision. “Livestock h ...