Latest News From National Cattlemen's Beef Association

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.

JBS Settles Price Fixing Allegations for $52.5M, Industry Responds
JBS Settles Price Fixing Allegations for $52.5M, Industry Responds

Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO, says the DOJ has an “obligation” to provide full transparency and finish the investigation to give cattle producers the full scope of the issue.

More than 960 groups representing the U.S. food and agriculture value chain at the national, state and local are urging Congress to quickly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
USMCA Passage Encouraged by 960+ Ag, Food Associations and Companies

More than 960 groups representing the U.S. food and agriculture value chain at the national, state and local are urging Congress to quickly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

NCBA Defends Checkoff Against R-CALF, Activists
NCBA Defends Checkoff Against R-CALF, Activists

NCBA calls lawsuit allegations "without merit," and R-CALF a "front group for activists seeking to divide the industry, lessen beef demand and drive producers out of business."

Hours of Service Petition Seeks Flexibility for Livestock Haulers
Hours of Service Petition Seeks Flexibility for Livestock Haulers

A petition filed to the Department of Transportation (DOT) by livestock groups is seeking more flexibility to hours of service regulations.

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands as they hold a joint press conference at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 18, 2018.&nbsp;</p>
U.S. Pursuing Free Trade Agreement with Japan Could Boost Ag Exports

Japan might increase the amount of agriculture trade conducted with the U.S. through potential trade deal that was announced by President Trump following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

<p>Revised free-trade agreement strengthens ties with the $1.7 billion red meat export customer. &nbsp;</p>
Revised Trade Deal with South Korea Seen as Beneficial for Agriculture

While the revised KORUS trade deal didn't include specific agriculture trade improvements it does paint a promising picture of things to come say farm industry officials.

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USDA, FDA to Host Joint Lab-grown Meat Meeting with Focus on Labeling

A joint meeting on cell cultured meat or “lab-grown meat” could help direct labeling of the emerging alternative protein products, as well as address safety concerns.

<p>A hamburger labeled with "Product of USA" in a grocery store.</p>
COOL 2.0: Comment Period Extended for “Product of U.S.A.” Labeling

Possible “Product of USA” update seen as a way to bring back Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL).

From grain to livestock, agriculture trade groups respond to China's announced counter measures to impose $50 billion tariffs on US farm goods.
Ag Groups Respond to China Tariff Action

U.S. farm groups urge President Trump to engage China in constructive ways to remove the $50 billion tariff threat.