Jennifer Houston

The past, present and future, just a few of the topics discussed at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen Beef Association trade show earlier this month in San Antonio, TX.  At the event, NCBA President Jennifer Houston said markets dominated concerns for cattlemen and women last year.  Bu...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recently released survey results that show widespread consumer confusion about plant-based alternative protein products and the ingredients they contain.  Less than half of the 1,800 respondents understood the labeling term “plant-based beef” was intended to describe an entirely vegetarian or vegan food product.  One major source of ...

On Thursday, President Trump announced new proposed regulations to implement the National Environmental Policy Act. Trump said the announcement is part of his effort of “fixing this regulatory nightmare,” in which projects are delayed by “an outrageously slow and burdensome federal approval process.” Trump added the...

On Wednesday, lawmakers in the Senate introduced the Real MEAT Act, a bill seeking to end deceptive labeling practices for alternative protein products.  Senator Deb Fischer, a Nebraska Republican, introduced the bill saying it would clarify the definition of beef for labeling purposes, eliminate consumer confusion resulting from misbranding, and ensure that the federal government can enforce the

Oregon’s Cattle Convention gets underway Thursday in Bend.  Jerome Rosa Executive Director of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said they will address a host of local and national issues impacting the cattle industry.  He said off season grazing permits will be one of the most interesting local topics of discussion.   He said curr...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pleased with bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress that would provide flexible and common-sense relief from Hours of Service rules for agricultural haulers. The Responsible and Efficient Agriculture Destination Act would make sure that the current Hours of Service exemption that applies to the 150-air-mile radius from the source of an agricultur

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association recently opened registration and housing for the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show.   NCBA encourages attendees register early, as convenient housing will fill quickly. The event, held in San Antonio, TX, February 5th-7th, 2020, includes annual meetings of NCBA, the Cattlemen's Beef Board, American National CattleWomen, CattleFax and the

Livestock groups told the Senate Agriculture Committee they need certainty in trade.  During a hearing Wednesday, Livestock groups including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council told lawmakers they need certainty in trade.  Th...

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue has called for an investigation after the recent fire at the beef processing facility in Holcomb, Kansas.   “I have directed USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Division to launch an investigation into recent beef pricing margins to determine if there is any evidence of price manipulation, collusion, restrictions of competition, or other unfair practices,” Perdue said Thursday.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauds the appointments to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.  NCBA President Jennifer Houston says the committee members and the process is “firmly grounded in the best available science and will ultimately result in nutritional policy that can measurably improve the health of Americans.”   Housto...