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Lane on BSE Cases in Brazil, Tax Conversations in D.C. and Consolidation in Meatpacking Sep 10, 2021

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Lane joins the podcast to give an update on D.C. issues, including BSE cases found in Brazil, continued conversations regarding changes to federal tax policy and the Biden administration's press conference regarding consolidation in the meatpacking sector.

Tax Talks: A Deep Dive into Proposed Tax Policy Changes Sep 10, 2021

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Certified public accountant and principal with CliftonLarsonAllen, Paul Neiffer, joins the podcast to discuss the most recent proposals to long-standing provisions in the federal tax code. Tune in to hear Neiffer discuss how these proposals will affect the long-term viability of family-owned agricultural businesses.

Flexibility for Livestock Haulers: An Essential Part of a Resilient Food Supply Chain Sep 05, 2021

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Clint Berry, a fifth-generation cattlemen and representative for Superior Livestock, is no stranger to the livestock hauling industry. He joins the podcast to discuss FMCSA’s announcement of an extension of the hours-of-service(HOS)requirements exemption for livestock haulers. Current HOS rules allow for 11 hours of drive time, 14 hours of on-duty time and then require 10 consecutive hours of rest. When transporting livestock, there is a real need for further flexibility. Clint’s message is clear – hauling live cattle is different than hauling other commodities. Without flexibilities from HOS requirements, family farmers and ranchers are alienated from competitive markets. When you’re hauling live cattle, you cannot pull the truck over when you’ve hit your maximum number of hours. Additional flexibility for livestock haulers is critical for the health and safety of cattle as well as a resilient food supply chain.

Tax Talks: How Sustainability and Federal Tax Policy Go Hand in Hand Aug 30, 2021

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South Dakota rancher and Vice President of NCBA, Todd Wilkinson joins the “Tax Talks” podcast to give his perspective on how changes to long-standing federal tax policy will affect the future generation of farmers and ranchers. Wilkinson offers a unique perspective as he has practiced law for over 35 years, specializing in estate tax planning and, with his son, owns a commercial cow-calf operation. He explains how the elimination of key tax provisions for family-owned businesses, such as stepped-up basis, is in direct conflict with the sustainability of agricultural operations. In addition, Wilkinson discusses why the proposed carve outs for ag won’t work for the industry.

The Intersection of Infrastructure and Federal Tax Policy Aug 27, 2021

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Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck and Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera give an update on the infrastructure bill. NCBA's goal throughout this process has been straight forward — get key policy priorities that benefit farmers and ranchers included in the bill, while ensuring that the budget isn't balanced on the backs of those same farmers and ranchers through changes to long-standing provisions in the federal tax code.

Past President Marty Smith on NCBA's Sustainability Goals Aug 12, 2021

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Reporting live from the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, Ashley is joined by Florida cattleman and NCBA past President Marty Smith to discuss NCBA's sustainability goals. These goals solidify U.S. cattle ranchers’ commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability. Smith served as chair of NCBA’s Sustainability Goals Task Force. As a cow-calf producer, he knows first-hand the positive story the cattle industry has to tell in regard to sustainability. NCBA’s goals include: •Demonstrate climate neutrality of U.S. cattle production by 2040. •Create and enhance opportunities that result in a quantifiable increase in producer profitability and economic sustainability by 2025. •Enhance trust in cattle producers as responsible stewards of their animals and resources by expanding educational opportunities in animal care and handling programs to further improve animal well-being. •Continuously improve our industry's workforce safety and well- being. Tune in to hear how these goals were developed through NCBA’s member-led process and hear Smith’s perspective on how these goals will allow NCBA to be a leading voice in this conversation.

Lane on NCBA's Cattle Industry Convention Aug 06, 2021

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Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane joins the podcast to discuss the policy work that will be done at NCBA’s upcoming convention. Through NCBA’s grassroots policy process, members will participate in policy committee meetings to decide the direction NCBA will take in key policy issues including sustainability, cattle marketing, trade and more.

Tax Talks: Stepped-Up Basis & Preserving the Family Farm — Women Tell All Aug 04, 2021

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NCBA is proud of the strong female leadership within our membership. On this episode of "Beltway Beef: Tax Talks," Margaret Ann Smith from Virginia, Janet Crow from Missouri, and June Kester From California discuss how stepped-up basis is a critical tool in generational transfer of family-owned farms and ranches. As decision makers in their businesses, they have first-hand experience in the burdensome, costly, and extensive process of transition planning. Certainty in the federal tax code is critical to ensure that the future generation can build on the good work of today's farmers and ranchers.

A Deep Dive into the Navigable Waters Protection Rule Jul 29, 2021

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NCBA's Chief Environment Counsel, Scott Yager, joins the podcast to discuss the history of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Dating back to 1986, the definition of federal waters has been debated by the Supreme Court of the United States. Yager discusses the evolution of regulations that define a federal waterway and how those rules have impacted farms and ranches over the years. He also shares an update on the current Navigable Waters Protection Rule and what NCBA is doing to ensure farms and ranches can efficiently operate.

Tax Talks: NCBA Thanks Members of Congress for Fighting for Sound Tax Policy Jul 23, 2021

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On this episode, Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck is joined by Policy Division Chair and Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele. As a husband, father, and rancher — Eisele understands the importance of federal tax policy that supports generational transfer of family-owned businesses. Beck and Eisele discuss the significance of the support that was shown for farmers and ranchers this week by Members of Congress through Senate floor speeches and a letter sent to President Biden signed by all 50 Senate Republicans.

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