NCBA http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba RSS Feed for NCBA en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 15:13:36 GMT NCBA supports USDA proposed comprehensive BSE rule http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/NCBA-supports-USDA-proposed-comprehensive-BSE-rule-151715015.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published in the Federal Register a comprehensive rule for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) on March 16, 2012. NCBA urges certainty in tax code http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/NCBA-urges-certainty-in-tax-code-151143425.html NCBA President J.D. Alexander submitted comments on May 10 on behalf of NCBA to the House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures regarding expiring tax provisions. Virginia veterinarian takes reins as chief veterinarian for NCBA http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/-Virginia-veterinarian-takes-reins-as-chief-veterinarian-for-NCBA-150463945.html After spending 27 years practicing veterinary medicine, one year as a congressional fellow and more than 11 years managing her family’s cow-calf operation, Kathy Simmons, D.V.M., started a new role as chief veterinarian for the NCBA. Conservation a priority during farm bill season http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/Conservation-a-priority-during-farm-bill-season-149278965.html It’s planting season in Iowa. It’s baseball season across the nation. Grilling season is around the corner. House bill introduced to stop EPA manipulation of Clean Water Act http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/House-Bill-Introduced-to-Stop-EPA-Manipulation-of-Clean-Water-Act-149271345.html “The problem with EPA is accountability. This administration has made clear its preference to use guidance documents as opposed to going through the rulemaking process." Obama administration pulls on-farm youth labor rule http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/Obama-administration-pulls-on-farm-youth-labor-rule--149230525.html Citing concerns raised in “thousands of comments,” the U.S. Department of Labor announced Thursday evening it will withdraw its proposed rule regarding youth in agriculture. NCBA: Amendment passes to limit authority under Clean Water Act http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/NCBA-Amendment-passes-to-limit-authority-under-Clean-Water-Act-149127635.html Congressman Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) offered an amendment during markup of the 2013 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill to prevent an unprecedented expansion of authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Paterson named to coordinate NCBA producer education program http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/Paterson-named-to-coordinate-NCBA-producer-education-program-148951705.html John Paterson, Ph.D., a cattle producer and well-known beef cattle extension specialist has joined the NCBA as the organization’s executive director for producer education. NCBA comments on BSE case confirmed by USDA test http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/NCBA-comments-on-BSE-case-confirmed-by-USDA-test-148746505.html National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Health and Well-being Committee Chairman Tom Talbot issued the following statement regarding the USDA's confirmation of an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow in central California. Livestock groups concerned with animal production mandates http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-news/association/ncba/Livestock-groups-concerns-with-animal-production-mandates-147994875.html Lawmakers and representatives from animal agriculture joined forces to educate nearly 100 people about the deliberate emphasis farmers and ranchers place on caring for the health and well-being of their animals.