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Beef Industry Intern Application Open Now
Land & Livestock Report
Attention college graduate-level, seniors and juniors — there is an exciting intern opportunity with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the Public Lands Council available for spring 2016.
USDA Has Possible Revision to Beef Grading Standards
Land & Livestock Report
It has been 17 years since the current standards for the Grades of Carcass Beef were adopted. The Agricultural Marketing Service just closed the comment period for any future revisions but as NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Kristina Butts explains, if producers didn't comment, they still can have a voice in the process.
Farm Bill Conferees Hold Their First Public Meeting Wednesday
Land & Livestock Report
The House and Senate conferees have held their first public meeting to hammer a compromised farm bill.
NCBA's Top Priority is Completed Farm Bill by Year's End
Land & Livestock Report
With farm bill conferees named the National Cattlemen's Beef Association continues to make a full farm bill before the year's end their number one priority on the hill.
Farm Bill on to Conference
Land & Livestock Report
The 2013 Farm Bill continues moving through the legislative process, but with its many moving parts -- how it will end is anyone's guess.
Reauthorization of Animal Drug User Fee Act Needed
Land & Livestock Report
The reauthorization of Animal Drug User Fee Act is one of the top priorities for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.