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Proposed relief program would cost dairy farmers millions
A new study by Informa Economics concludes that the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) proposed by the National Milk Producers Federation would have withheld an estimated $626 million from dairy farmers during periods when they were already under significant financial pressure.
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KLA Members Gain Leadership Experience
Seventeen members from 10 Kansas counties were in the capital city this week to participate in the KLA Leadership Conference. The three-day educational event exposed attendees to services provided by KLA and NCBA, the legislative process, industry advocacy and various aspects of beef marketing.
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NCBA Sets 2011 Policy Priorities
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) set 2011 policy priorities ahead of the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Tradeshow Feb. 2-5 in Denver.
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NCBA Announces Impressive Speaker Line-Up For 2011 Cattle Industry Convention
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pleased to announce the line-up of speakers for the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention.
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Northeast Dairy Farmers Attack Settlement Proposal
Dairy farmers who say attorneys representing them are not looking out for their best interests have filed opposition to the proposed settlement submitted in the class action antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Burlington, Vt. Acting on behalf of its dairy farmer owners, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
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NCBA Thanks Rep. Kevin Brady For Commitment To Finalizing Pending Trade Agreements
Expanding international trade opportunities is a priority for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in 2011.
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NFU Urges Congress To Oppose Health Care Repeal
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives today urging them to oppose H.R. 2, which would repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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AMI Adds Brandon Beshears To Legislative Affairs Team
The American Meat Institute added Brandon Beshears to its legislative affairs team, helping represent AMI members on Capitol Hill.
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USMEF Report: November Results Confirm U.S. Beef, Pork Exports Headed For Strong Finish To 2010
November results for U.S. beef and pork exports were the best of the entire year, meaning that both industries are headed for a very strong finish to 2010.
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Virginia Secretary Of Agriculture Requests Economic Analysis Of Proposed GIPSA Rule
The Virginia Secretary of Agriculture is requesting a comprehensive economic impact analysis of the proposed (GIPSA) livestock marketing rule, citing concern that the proposed rule would have a negative impact on Virginia’s livestock and poultry industries.
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NCBA Encouraged By Administration’s Newfound Commitment To Eliminating Growth-Killing Regulations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomed news that President Obama today, Jan. 18, 2011, signed an Executive Order titled “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review” that seeks to review all federal regulations and eliminate job and growth-killing regulations.
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