Beltway Beef

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What’s Next With 30x30? Mar 11, 2022

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Joining us on this episode of Beltway Beef is NCBA member J.J. Goicoechea, a fourth-generation rancher from east-central Nevada. He discusses the Biden administration’s 30x30 or “America the Beautiful” initiative, in which they intend to conserve 30 percent of the nation’s water and land by 2030. NCBA and industry partners, including the Public Lands Council, have worked hard to help decision makers understand how farmers and ranchers, through innovative land management and grazing efforts, have been at the forefront of conservation efforts. As the administration seeks feedback from industry, Goicoechea explains why it is critical to understand the difference between conservation and preservation, as well as respect the expertise of those who have stewarded the land and natural resources for generations.

Correcting the Narrative on Gray Wolf Population Recovery Feb 25, 2022

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On this episode, NCBA Executive Director of Natural Resources Kaitlynn Glover joins to discuss a recent U.S. District Court decision to remand and vacate a Trump administration decision to remove Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections from gray wolves, essentially relisting the species. Glover shares how, despite rhetoric from animal activist groups, the gray wolf population is one of the most successful ESA recovery stories in U.S. history, exceeding recovery goals by 300 percent since being listed under the ESA in 1974. While NCBA and its partners are frustrated with the decision, Glover committed to pursuing every option possible – regulatory and legal – to put a stop to the federal whiplash that farmers and ranchers across the country have faced for years when it comes to ESA rules.

Cattle Industry Sustainability: How today's ranchers are paving the way for future generations. Feb 18, 2022

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Kim Brackett, an Idaho native, owns Brackett Ranches with her husband and four children. As a cow-calf producer, Kim understands the importance of making conservation decisions that contribute to rangeland health, wildfire mitigation, and habitat recovery. Taking care of the land and setting the future generation up for success is a top priority for Brackett. In this episode, she discusses her experience testifying in front of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and explains how the science-based, data-driven decisions made on farms and ranches play a critical role in meeting environmental stewardship goals.

USMCA at NCBA: A discussion on trade between leaders from the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Feb 08, 2022

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Luis Martinez, counselor for agricultural affairs at the Embassy of Mexico in the United States, and Gizem Eras, counsellor of agriculture and fisheries at the Embassy of Canada in the United States, sit down with Ashley and NCBA's Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus to discuss the importance of free trade agreements and the excellent working relationship they have built on behalf of the countries they represent. Bacus also discusses the record-setting trade export numbers that the U.S. achieved during 2021!

A Look at the Year Ahead With NCBA President Don Schiefelbein Feb 05, 2022

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Incoming NCBA President Don Schiefelbein sits down with Ashley at the the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show to discuss his year as president and NCBA's top priorities for the year ahead. A cow-calf producer from Minnesota, Schiefelbein is committed to carrying out NCBA's member-led grassroots policy and looks forward to serving cattle and beef producers from across the country throughout his term.

Lane on NCBA's Grassroots Policy Process Jan 25, 2022

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On this episode, NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane discusses NCBA's upcoming convention and, specifically, the member-led grassroots policy process that sets NCBA apart from other cattle organizations. Lane shares how members will set the direction for the next year in areas that range from live cattle marketing to federal taxes to sustainability.

A Step in the Right Direction Toward Clear and Consistent WOTUS Rules Jan 14, 2022

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NCBA’s Environmental Counsel, Mary-Thomas Hart, joins the podcast to discuss the report recently released by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC). In their report FRRCC provided recommendations that directly align with NCBA’s policy stances on several topics under EPA jurisdiction, including Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Hart also reminds cattle producers that that their voice is the most powerful as we work with decisionmakers at EPA to achieve clear and consistent WOTUS rules. Visit ncba.org/policy to sign a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, and let your voice be heard!

NCBA Year in Review with CEO Colin Woodall Dec 16, 2021

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CEO Colin Woodall joins the podcast to discuss the work that NCBA has done on behalf of farmers and ranchers this year. He shares how the D.C. policy team worked diligently to build relationships with the new administration and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. Through fighting hard to ensure the future of farms and ranches aren’t threatened by massive tax hikes and working with decisionmakers to explain how cattle producers are part of the climate solution, NCBA is committed to following through on the grassroots policy set by cattle and beef producers representing every sector of the industry. Tune in to hear Woodall reflect on the year and share how NCBA plans to continue to work on behalf of producers as we move into 2022.

NCBA Secures Legislation for Greater Market Transparency Dec 10, 2021

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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the extension of livestock mandatory reporting (LMR) through September 30, 2022 and passed the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021. NCBA has led the charge in facilitating opportunities for greater market transparency and worked with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to secure passage of this important legislation. Tune in to hear NCBA’s Tanner Beymer discuss the positive impact this will have on U.S. cattle and beef producers.

Ranking Member Bruce Westerman on Importance of Active Land Management, Local Conservation Dec 02, 2021

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On this episode of Beltway Beef, NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane and Executive Director of Natural Resources Kaitlynn Glover sit down for a conversation with Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources Bruce Westerman. As a forester by trade, he understands the real-life impact of the land management decisions being made on Capitol Hill. Westerman discusses the importance of active forest management as a key part of wildfire mitigation and shares how farmers and ranchers play a vital role in conservation efforts.

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