National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

Push for a Fly Facility to Eradicate Screwworm
Push for a Fly Facility to Eradicate Screwworm
Push for a Fly Facility to Eradicate Screwworm
As the threat posed by the New World screwworm rises, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined its state affiliates in urging Congress to pass the “Stop Screwworms Act.”  The legislation would fund a new sterile fly facility in the U.S. that would help protect ...
Where Does NCBA See WOTUS Going?
Where Does NCBA See WOTUS Going?
Where Does NCBA See WOTUS Going?
While a Waters of the United States Rule is in place, there may still be questions about the farm sector goes from here.   “We have a WOTUS rule in place. After a 2023 unanimous Supreme Court decision, the Biden administration had to kind of take their rule back to the drawing board and rewrite it to comply with this new WOTUS standard," said Mary-Thomas Hart chief counsel for the National Ca
NCBA Hiring Interns for Fall 2025
NCBA Hiring Interns for Fall 2025
NCBA Hiring Interns for Fall 2025
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced that applications are open for three unique internship experiences in the fall 2025 semester.   “NCBA represents cattle farming and ranching families nationwide, and interning for us is a great way to gain professional skills while serving American agriculture,” said NCBA President Buck Wehrbein, a Nebraska cattleman.  “If you want to lear... Re
NCBA: Trade Deal With UK Great For American Ranchers
NCBA: Trade Deal With UK Great For American Ranchers
NCBA: Trade Deal With UK Great For American Ranchers
On Thursday, The Trump Administration announced a trade agreement-in-principle with the United Kingdom.  Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said this announcement is welcomed news for the American rancher.   “This ...
AFBF: EPA Will Soon Provide WOTUS Clarity
AFBF: EPA Will Soon Provide WOTUS Clarity
AFBF: EPA Will Soon Provide WOTUS Clarity
Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced moves to begin to clarify the Waters of the U.S. rule .  Courtney Briggs, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says this is good news for farm country.   “...
Greer Confirmed as USTR
Greer Confirmed as USTR
Greer Confirmed as USTR
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative.  Greer is a trade lawyer who served as chief of staff to then-USTR Robert Lighthizer during the previous Trump administration.   Five Democrats and 51 Republicans voted for the confirmation.   Many ...

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