Beltway Beef

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Ethan Lane of NCBA and the Public Lands Council talks about the campaign to generate comments on the proposal to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. He also reacts to U.S. Senator (and presidential candidate) Elizabeth Warren's new public lands proposal.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Ethan Lane of NCBA and the Public Lands Council talks about the campaign to generate comments on the proposal to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. He also reacts to U.S. Senator (and presidential candidate) Elizabeth Warren's new public lands proposal. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager discusses why cattle producers should file comments on the Trump Administration's proposed water rule, and as a former EPA employee, he sheds some light on what happens behind the scenes when comments are filed on proposed rules. To file comments on the proposed rule, visit https://policy.ncba.org/ before the April 15 deadline!

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager discusses why cattle producers should file comments on the Trump Administration's proposed water rule, and as a former EPA employee, he sheds some light on what happens behind the scenes when comments are filed on proposed rules. To file comments on the proposed rule, visit https://policy.ncba.org/ before the April 15 deadline! (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA President Jennifer Houston recaps some of the highlights of our 2019 Legislative Conference, and she reveals who she'll be cheering for in this weekend's Final Four. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA President Jennifer Houston recaps some of the highlights of our 2019 Legislative Conference, and she reveals who she'll be cheering for in this weekend's Final Four.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager, discusses crashing this morning big "Green New Deal" event on Capitol Hill, the Senate's subsequent vote to block the legislation, and where Congress might go from here on climate change.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager, discusses crashing this morning big "Green New Deal" event on Capitol Hill, the Senate's subsequent vote to block the legislation, and where Congress might go from here on climate change. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's podcast, Pete McClymont of the Nebraska Cattlemen gives us an update on the devastating flooding in his state, and discusses how you can help those affected. For more information, visit https://nebraskacattlemen.org

In this week's podcast, Pete McClymont of the Nebraska Cattlemen gives us an update on the devastating flooding in his state, and discusses how you can help those affected. For more information, visit https://nebraskacattlemen.org (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's podcast, Ethan Lane of NCBA and the Public Lands Council discusses this week's news that the Administration is moving to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List.

In this week's podcast, Ethan Lane of NCBA and the Public Lands Council discusses this week's news that the Administration is moving to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager gives us an update on the so-called Green New Deal, Andrew Wheeler's confirmation as EPA Administrator, and the new water rule's status at EPA.

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager gives us an update on the so-called Green New Deal, Andrew Wheeler's confirmation as EPA Administrator, and the new water rule's status at EPA. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Danielle Beck discusses the new Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that was announced on Thursday, and why the upcoming update of the federal government's Dietary Guidelines is important for cattle producers.

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Danielle Beck discusses the new Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that was announced on Thursday, and why the upcoming update of the federal government's Dietary Guidelines is important for cattle producers. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Colin Woodall, NCBA's Senior VP, Government Affairs, discusses today's release of the so-called "Green New Deal" by a fringe group of left-wing lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as well as a recent international "report" that called for food producers to be "explicitly excluded" from policy discussions that affect them. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Colin Woodall, NCBA's Senior VP, Government Affairs, discusses today's release of the so-called "Green New Deal" by a fringe group of left-wing lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as well as a recent international "report" that called for food producers to be "explicitly excluded" from policy discussions that affect them.

In this week's podcast, Ethan Lane of NCBA and the Public Lands Council gives an update on how the ongoing partial government shutdown is affecting ranchers who have permits to graze on public lands, a temporary reopening of some Farm Service Agency offices this week and next, and shares what he's hearing up on Capitol Hill about when the shutdown might end.

In this week's podcast, Ethan Lane of NCBA and the Public Lands Council gives an update on how the ongoing partial government shutdown is affecting ranchers who have permits to graze on public lands, a temporary reopening of some Farm Service Agency offices this week and next, and shares what he's hearing up on Capitol Hill about when the shutdown might end.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Senior VP, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, previews the upcoming 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, and discusses the effects of ongoing government shutdown on America's cattle producers.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Senior VP, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, previews the upcoming 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, and discusses the effects of ongoing government shutdown on America's cattle producers.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Danielle Beck, NCBA’s senior director of government affairs, breaks down recent developments related to lab-grown fake meat oversight. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration continue negotiating on a regulatory framework, Beck explains why comprehensive safety testing and a government-sponsored consumer survey are needed before these new products come to market.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Danielle Beck, NCBA’s senior director of government affairs, breaks down recent developments related to lab-grown fake meat oversight. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration continue negotiating on a regulatory framework, Beck explains why comprehensive safety testing and a government-sponsored consumer survey are needed before these new products come to market.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA President Kevin Kester discusses being right behind President Trump as he signed the 2018 Farm Bill today - and the signing pen that he received afterwards. NCBA's Allison Rivera, who was also at today's White House ceremony, discusses the possibility of a partial government shutdown and what it might mean for beef producers.

in this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA President Kevin Kester discusses being right behind President Trump as he signed the 2018 Farm Bill today - and the signing pen that he received afterwards. NCBA's Allison Rivera, who was also at today's White House ceremony, discusses the possibility of a partial government shutdown and what it might mean for beef producers.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Allison Rivera discusses the final 2018 Farm Bill that is on its way to the White House for President Trump's signature, Scott Yager discusses this week's rollout of a new and improved water rule, and Kent Bacus reviews NCBA's testimony on trade with Japan and previews his testimony about efforts to gain access to the European Union.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Allison Rivera discusses the final 2018 Farm Bill that is on its way to the White House for President Trump's signature, Scott Yager discusses this week's rollout of a new and improved water rule, and Kent Bacus reviews NCBA's testimony on trade with Japan and previews his testimony about efforts to gain access to the European Union.

In this week's podcast, Ethan Lane of NCBA and the Public Lands Council discusses the final sage grouse amendments that were released by the Bureau of Land Management today, a possible year-end lands package that could be finalized by Congress before Christmas, and an online feud between Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and incoming House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva of Arizona.

In this week's podcast, Ethan Lane of NCBA and the Public Lands Council discusses the final sage grouse amendments that were released by the Bureau of Land Management today, a possible year-end lands package that could be finalized by Congress before Christmas, and an online feud between Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and incoming House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva of Arizona.

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Danielle Beck discusses last week's announcement that USDA could have primary regulatory authority over the labelling and safety of lab-produced #FakeMeat, as well as what Congress may do next on the issue.

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Danielle Beck discusses last week's announcement that USDA could have primary regulatory authority over the labelling and safety of lab-produced #FakeMeat, as well as what Congress may do next on the issue.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Kelley Sullivan, co-owner of the Santa Rosa Ranch in Texas, and Kent Bacus of NCBA discuss Kelley's testimony regarding the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - aka "NAFTA 2.0" - in front of the U.S. International Trade Commission.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, Kelley Sullivan, co-owner of the Santa Rosa Ranch in Texas, and Kent Bacus of NCBA discuss Kelley's testimony regarding the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - aka "NAFTA 2.0" - in front of the U.S. International Trade Commission. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Senior VP, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, reacts to Tuesday's midterm election results - both what they may mean in the upcoming lame-duck session and when Democrats retake control of the U.S. House in January. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Senior VP, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, reacts to Tuesday's midterm election results - both what they may mean in the upcoming lame-duck session and when Democrats retake control of the U.S. House in January.

On this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager issues a Halloween warning about the Zombie WOTUS stalking 22 states. He also provides an update on changes to EPCRA - the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. To view the Zombie WOTUS video discussed in the podcast, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BeefUSA/videos/2150809811904613/ (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

On this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager issues a Halloween warning about the Zombie WOTUS stalking 22 states. He also provides an update on changes to EPCRA - the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. To view the Zombie WOTUS video discussed in the podcast, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BeefUSA/videos/2150809811904613/

On this week's Beltway Beef podcast, we report from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's HQ in Washington, where USDA and FDA this week held a two-day public meeting about fake meat. Hear reactions from NCBA President Kevin Kester, President-elect Jennifer Houston, and Director of Govt. Affairs Danielle Beck. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

On this week's Beltway Beef podcast, we report from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's HQ in Washington, where USDA and FDA this week held a two-day public meeting about fake meat. Hear reactions from NCBA President Kevin Kester, President-elect Jennifer Houston, and Director of Govt. Affairs Danielle Beck.

This week's Beltway Beef podcast comes to you from Shelly's Back Room, an outdoors-themed restaurant and cigar bar in Washington, DC, where Ethan Lane takes the opportunity to discuss some of the issues facing ranchers when it comes to multiple use of America's public lands. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

This week's Beltway Beef podcast comes to you from Shelly's Back Room, an outdoors-themed restaurant and cigar bar in Washington, DC, where Ethan Lane takes the opportunity to discuss some of the issues facing ranchers when it comes to multiple use of America's public lands.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Kevin Kester and Allison Rivera join us from the Department of Transportation HQ in Washington, DC, where they participated in a public-listening session regarding a proposal to rewrite truckers' Hours of Service regulations.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Kevin Kester and Allison Rivera join us from the Department of Transportation HQ in Washington, DC, where they participated in a public-listening session regarding a proposal to rewrite truckers' Hours of Service regulations. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Deputy Environmental Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart discusses two Supreme Court cases that were considered this week that could affect the private-property rights of cattle producers - and how Judge Brett Kavanaugh's pending confirmation could affect those cases.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Deputy Environmental Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart discusses two Supreme Court cases that were considered this week that could affect the private-property rights of cattle producers - and how Judge Brett Kavanaugh's pending confirmation could affect those cases. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Kent Bacus discusses this week's new trade agreement with South Korea, news that Japan and the U.S. will start bilateral trade talks, and gives us an update on NAFTA as a major deadline looms this weekend.

In this week's podcast, NCBA's Kent Bacus discusses this week's new trade agreement with South Korea, news that Japan and the U.S. will start bilateral trade talks, and gives us an update on NAFTA as a major deadline looms this weekend. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, provides an update on the meeting and other trade developments from the International Beef Alliance's Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, provides an update on the meeting and other trade developments from the International Beef Alliance's Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)