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USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.

USDA has granted Mr. Claus and his reindeer a special permit to enter the U.S., ensuring a seamless journey for the joy they bring each holiday season.

Ag Economists Cast Doubt On Just How Much of a Reduction the U.S. Cattle Herd Has Seen in a Year
Ag Economists Cast Doubt On Just How Much of a Reduction the U.S. Cattle Herd Has Seen in a Year

As USDA prepares to release the July beef cattle inventory report, the Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor forecasts only a small reduction year-over-year. If the forecast holds true, it could put a damper on cattle prices. 

FDA Looks to Consolidate its Food Policy and Regulation Divisions
FDA Looks to Consolidate its Food Policy and Regulation Divisions

The revamped foods program would absorb the functions of Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and the Office of Food Policy and Response, as well as some of the work of the Office of Regulatory Affairs.

Producers Beware: A Look Inside the Animal Activists' Playbook
Producers Beware: A Look Inside the Animal Activists' Playbook

Here’s three key claims and takeaways from this year’s animal rights extremist conferences and how they plan to turn consumers away from meat, poultry and dairy products.

NCBA Urges Senate Committee to Pass Livestock Regulatory Protection Act
NCBA Urges Senate Committee to Pass Livestock Regulatory Protection Act

The Livestock Regulatory Protection Act aims to prevent EPA from issuing Clean Air Act Title V permits for emissions like carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, water vapor, or methane that result from livestock production.

NCBA Backs Food and Energy Security Act
NCBA Backs Food and Energy Security Act

NCBA supports the Food and Energy Security Act introduced by Sen. John Thune, R-SD. The bill would require federal regulators to disclose how proposed rules would impact food and energy prices.

The ‘Beagle Brigade’ Receives Industry-Wide Support in Protection of U.S. Agriculture
The ‘Beagle Brigade’ Receives Industry-Wide Support in Protection of U.S. Agriculture

Canines serve as a valuable asset in protecting the U.S. agriculture industry, helping detect foreign animal diseases and other invasive species and pests from entering the border.

Webinar Symposium to Discuss Small Tick Causing Big Problems for Cattle
Webinar Symposium to Discuss Small Tick Causing Big Problems for Cattle

NCBA and USDA will host a free two-day webinar symposium to address concerns regarding the Asian Longhorned Tick and the pest’s possible impact on the U.S. cattle industry.

Industry Needs Action, Despite ‘No Nothing Burger’ Hearings
Industry Needs Action, Despite ‘No Nothing Burger’ Hearings

Despite a “no nothing burger” Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act hearing, NCBA’s Don Schiefelbein joins “AgriTalk” to highlight his thoughts on where the industry needs to see action.

Tony Romo Spokesman For 'Beef. It's What's For Dinner.'
Tony Romo Spokesman For 'Beef. It's What's For Dinner.'

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., funded by the Beef Checkoff, announced a new partnership with celebrity athlete and former football star Tony Romo at the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention.

How to handle workplace burnout, mental health issues
How to handle workplace burnout, mental health issues

Call it pandemic fatigue or just burnout: You could be losing motivation, experiencing emotional numbness, feel that almost all people drain your energy. Your productivity may drop even if your hours haven’t.

NCBA Adopts Policy To Support U.S. CattleTrace
NCBA Adopts Policy To Support U.S. CattleTrace

The NCBA board of directors adopted a new policy, brought forward by seven state cattlemen's associations, in support of U.S. CattleTrace and its mission of advancing disease traceability in the U.S. cattle industry.

NCBA Kicks Off Campaign to Generate Dietary Guidelines Comments
NCBA Kicks Off Campaign to Generate Dietary Guidelines Comments

NCBA has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage cattlemen to submit public comments supporting beef’s role in updated dietary guidelines.