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Ranchers hope to roll into Washington after election day
Given that ranching and farming are a part of America’s rich history, it is no surprise that a few candidates running for office this year are involved in agriculture.
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NCBA: Wilson will take on tough issues in Washington
One of New Mexico’s oldest industries is farming and ranching. It was the Indian Pueblos, Spanish settlers and 19th century homesteaders of the Southwest that created the idea of the American dream.
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NCBA: Beef remains an important part of school lunches
National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall talks about the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which was enacted during this school year.
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NCBA accepting applications for convention internships
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for internships during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 6-9, 2013.
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Nutrient dense foods an important part of school lunches
In light of the new USDA school lunch guidelines, which went into effect this school year, many parents are wondering if their kids, especially those who are active on the family farm and in after school athletics are getting enough to eat.
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Young ranchers bring fresh ideas to Five Nations Beef Alliance
As members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Young Producers Council (YPC), we recently traveled to Canada to represent NCBA during the Five Nations Beef Alliance (FNBA) meeting as part of the Young Ranchers Program.
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Senate races sizzle in cattle producing states
Everyone knows that the 2012 election cycle has been brutal, with key Senate races in battleground states coming down to the wire.
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Ranch family shares impact of the death tax
Last week NCBA held a "Beef 101" presentation for congressional staff on the estate tax.
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National farm safety week: Be aware of the dangers
President Obama signed a proclamation last week declaring Sept. 16-22 National Farm Safety and Health Week. This week is a perfect time to focus on farm and ranch safety before it is too late. Let this week be your wakeup call.
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NCBA recognizes National Farm Safety and Health Week
Nearly everyone directly or indirectly involved in the farming and ranching business knows someone who has been injured, paralyzed or killed in a farm-or-ranch related accident.
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NCBA educates Capitol Hill on devastating estate tax effects
Representatives from the NCBA gave an overview to congressional staff members on the devastating impact of the estate tax on cattlemen and cattlewomen as part of NCBA’s “Beef 101” educational series.
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- Commentary: New rules un-COOL
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
