The definitive voice of U.S. cattle & beef producers since 1898. Fighting to keep our industry profitable, sustainable, and strong for generations to come.
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.@realDonaldTrump @WhiteHouse Cattlemen and women cannot stand behind President Trump while he undercuts the future of family farmers and ranchers by importing Argentinian beef. It is imperative that @POTUS and @SecRollins let cattle markets work without interference.
If the administration is truly an ally of America’s cattle producers, we call on him to abandon this effort to manipulate markets and focus instead on completing the promised New World Screwworm facility in Texas; make additional investments that protect the domestic cattle herd from foreign animal diseases such as FMD; and address regulatory burdens, such as delisting of the gray wolf and addressing the scourge of black vultures.
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"My four-year old and my four-month old boys are there this morning and I’m hoping that one day we can pass on this ranch to them and hope that you would be able to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill—get those tax repeals going to just save farms and ranches across the United States.”
Listen to @MoCattle President and rancher Jeff Reed share why passing #OBBB is so important to his family!
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What a stunning photo of these cattlemen rounding up the herd to get them to higher ground, courtesy of Carroll Spur Company. #PrayforTexas
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The Death Tax rips family farms and ranches apart but the One Big Beautiful Bill boosts the Death Tax exemption, protecting more family farmers and ranchers than ever before.
It's time for Congress to pass this bill!
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“The single biggest threat to family farm operations in the United States right now is the Estate Tax limitations”
Hear more from fifth-generation Wisconsin farmer Michael Hunt on why Congress needs to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill! ⬇️
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.@realDonaldTrump @POTUS @WhiteHouse The reality is that ranchers’ success is driven by their own hard work. America’s cattlemen and women operate in one of the most competitive marketplaces in the world. U.S. cattle producers are proud to provide the safest, highest-quality beef on earth. We simply ask that the government not undercut them by importing more Argentinian beef in order to manipulate prices.
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We would love to sit down and talk more about sustainable beef! DYK U.S. Beef has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world: only 2% of U.S. GHG emissions. @drsplace would make a SUPER guest on your show to talk more about it!
Be neat. Eat less meat. It’s good for the planet, for the animals, and you. @WATWbook #wearetheweather #eatdifferently #EatLessMeat #BeNeatEatLessMeat #ByeBye
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If New World screwworm reaches the United States, it would be a tremendous threat to both human and livestock health. NCBA has urged authorities in Mexico to take action but so far they have failed to stop the spread of this invasive pest. Closing the border protects the American cattle industry while we continue working to push this pest further away from our border. Thank you @SecRollins for protecting U.S. agriculture! 🇺🇸
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RT until @TheEllenShow sees this! U.S. beef has a carbon footprint 10-50 times lower than some nations, cattle only account for 2% of U.S. GHG emissions. Let's get @drsplace on her show to talk more meat! #BeefFACTS #AllAboutThatBEEF
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While restaurants are caving and working to add #FAKEmeats to their menus, "Arby’s decided it was necessary to point toward its slogan since 2014, “We Have the Meats.” And that means real meats." @Arbys keeping it REAL. drovers.com/article/arbys-sa…
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.@SecRollins said it best: “American beef is the safest, the best quality, and the crown jewel of American agriculture for the world!”🥩🇺🇸
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It's #NationalDayoftheCowboy, so today (and every day) we're saluting all the hard working #cattlemen and women out there! 🤠
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Proud of the cattlemen & women working to keep their livestock safe! Help support them by donating to these orgs: beefusa.org/hurricaneharveyr…
Cowboys on horseback herd hundreds of cows through floodwaters to higher ground in Texas. abcn.ws/2wISQbT
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Thank you @SecRollins for standing with American cattle producers and continuing to protect family farms from New World screwworm by building a sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base near Mission, Texas.
Moore Air Base was previously part of our nation’s screwworm eradication effort in the 1960s and now this base will be the cornerstone of our renewed fight against this parasite!
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.@USDA @SecRollins is leading the fight to protect American farmers and ranchers from the New World screwworm. We’re glad she is holding the Mexican government accountable to protect U.S. agriculture!
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"Shamburgers" The most accurate name it's been given yet. Give this a read! wsj.com/articles/shamburgers…
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NCBA President on Prop 12: "For somebody to say that they know better how to raise my cattle than I do, I challenge them to come out to South Dakota when it's 25 below and tell me that they know how to raise cattle."
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Exactly right @SecRollins!
The #OBBB
✅ Increases Death Tax exemption
✅ Increases Sec. 179
✅ Extends Sec. 199A
Bottom line: Farmers and ranchers keep more of their hard-earned money! 🇺🇸
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"Fake meat deserves the same regulations and oversight as beef." 📣 📣 A little louder for the people in the back!
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.@BeefUSA's Todd Wilkinson was on Capitol Hill today to testify before the House Agriculture Committee.
And he refused to let @SecVilsack's false statements about the impact of tax increases on family farmers & ranchers go unchecked. Watch ⬇️
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If you get told to eat more fish by your doctor, this is a perfectly acceptable response. #BeefItsWhatsForDinner
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For all the wobbly legs and early mornings (or late nights) of calving season, farmers and ranchers are there for their cattle. Happy #NationalAgDay!
Photo Credit 📸: Sarah Anderson of Oregon
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Cattle production builds healthy grasslands, sequesters carbon, reduces wildfire risk, and provides all these environmental benefits while accounting for only 2% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Thank you @SenJohnThune for recognizing that #grazingisgood!
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Nothing better than
#CowAppreciationDay
Thank you for the steak 🥩
A haiku for your Cow Appreciation Day pleasure 🐮
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We all have that one friend who gets overly excited when it snows ❄️.
#RanchingLegacy
Photo Credit 📸: Sammy Blossom of Fullington Farms in Terry, Mississippi
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No matter the weather, cattlemen and women never stop caring for their cattle. Even on the #FirstDayofWinter.
Photo Credit 📸: Rich Roth of IX Ranch
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Dear Dad,
Thank you for teaching us, encouraging us, comforting us and protecting us! Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads out there.
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To our friends in #Montana facing devastating fires & our friends in #Texas facing the aftermath of #HurricaneHarvey, we are here for you.
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One of the biggest benefits to attending Cattlemen’s College: learning from the one and only Temple Grandin. Even as a multigenerational rancher, there’s always more to learn. #CattleCon19
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From sea to shining sea and every farm and ranch in between, we are proud to be Americans. Happy #IndependenceDay! 🇺🇲️🎆
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Colorado beef producers have teamed up to fight childhood hunger by providing high-quality protein in the form of beef sticks to food-insecure children.
Full story: bit.ly/2V1d6zX
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We're encouraging you to order pizza 🍕from @dominos today to say #FarmersThankDominos for their support of ag! P.S.- Don't forget the #beef!
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It's #NationalPoultryDay, and these chickens would kindly like to remind you to #EatBeef! #BeefItsWhatsForDinner 🐔😉
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Happy #NationalAgDay everyone! U.S. cattle ranchers and farmers strengthen rural communities, grow the economy, conserve natural resources, and feed families both at home & around the world. Today and every day, we're thankful for their vital work! #NCBA
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Are your cows making calving season easy for you by letting you know when to expect new calves? (We sure wish they would!)
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The year is quickly coming to an end, and that means it's time to come up with your #NewYearsResolution! We're on board with this one! Can we count on you to eat more steak and beef in 2018? 🥩
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Happy National Ag Day! We thank our cattlemen and women for all they do to feed the world and provide families with a delicious, nutritious and safe product. #AGDAY2020
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Life on the ranch isn't all sunshine and roses. Sometimes the weather is -15°F and the cattle still need attention. #RanchingLegacy
Photo Credit 📸: Victoria Gregory of Spring Hollow Farms LLC in Java, Virginia
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The only real way to celebrate #NationalChickenMonth is with more #beef! And these chickens agree! 🐔👍 #BeefItsWhatsForDinner
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Two years old and little Cooper is already checking the feedlot. #RanchingLegacy
Photo Credit 📸: Photos By Jordan, taken at Watts Farm in Ivanhoe, Virginia
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Looking for ways to help those affected by #HurricaneHarvey or need some help yourself? Here's a list of resources: goo.gl/Q7TSTi
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"I’ve had enough and it’s time to set the record straight." - NCBA CEO Colin Woodall
Read more: ncba.org/newsreleases.aspx?n…
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There's often a misconception that cattle don't matter. The reality is cattle producers put their cattle first. This is just one example of how producers take care of their cattle no matter the weather or situation.
To give you an idea of what we do for our livestock. Zero are out in the elements. Lots invested into cattle comfort.
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Thank you to all the men and women who fight or have fought for the freedoms we have today. #MemorialDay
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Give them the gift of hard work, respect for the land, and love for the animals we raise, and they’ll grow up better for it. #RanchingLegacy
Photo Credit 📸: Ashleigh Callahan
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It's #NationalAgricultureMonth! Cattle ranchers & farmers feed families, strengthen the economy, and work to conserve natural resources. This month, when you walk the aisles at the grocery store or sit down to dinner with your family, #ThankARancher and #ThankAFarmer. #NCBA
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Surprise! #CattleCon19 is getting Sonny!! The 31st United States Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, will be joining us in New Orleans! #LetsGEAUX
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Safe to say #CattleCon19 is the place to be. 🤷🏻♀️
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The 2020 NCBA Trade Show is officially open! Producers were excited to get in and explore after the Opening General Session. Make sure you come check out the NCBA booth! #CattleCon20
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Happy #NationalFarmersDay to all farmers & ranchers who are the caretakers of our country & world! #GodMadeAFarmer PC: Darcy Sexson in OR.
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We think everyday should be National Farmer’s Day. Thank you American Farmers for giving us the safest and most abundant food supply in the world. #NationalFarmersDay
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We're tipping our hats today and every day to the #farmers & #ranchers doing their part to feed the world. #NationalFarmersDay
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You wouldn't feed your baby FAKE foods. So why feed yourself fake meats? Feed your family the protein for all ages. Beef. It's what's for dinner. #NoAlternativeToBEEF
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We just want to say thank you to our members, the exhibitors, sponsors and the city of San Antonio for participating and helping us with the best Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show to date! Safe travels heading home! We will see you in Nashville for #CattleCon21!
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Here is one mama who has been taking care of all the babies this calving season. Share your photos below!
📸 : Kara Stowers
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To all of the men and women doing what it takes to produce high quality cattle and beef amid today’s challenges. – THANK YOU! #StillRaisingCattle
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We're racing into #NationalAgWeek ready as can be to celebrate beef producers nationwide! How are you sharing your story this week? 🐮
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On Sunday, one of our #NCBA team members found a newborn calf downed by the cold, barely responsive. The newly-named Valentine was brought inside the house, and cattle dog Elmo immediately started cuddling & licking her face like a mama until Valentine was fully recovered. (1/2)
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The best dads raise kids who love cattle. Happy #FathersDay!
Photo Credit 📸: Jamae Higgins from Kentucky #RanchingLegacy
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A #Texas calf was born in July, resembling KISS rocker Gene Simmons. Do your cattle resemble anyone famous? goo.gl/ofG1iR
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Not only are #CattleCon18 attendees getting registered for this week's#beefmeet, but @thepioneerwoman has officially arrived!
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Kids, calves and truck beds. Three things every #RanchingLegacy should have.
Photo Credit 📸: Sammy Blossom of PO Farms in Bolton, Mississippi
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Because there are no calf #Disney princesses this 6 year-old & her calf are our new favorites. #RanchingLegacy 📸: Emily Erpelding of Iowa
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OK Colorado, who’s ready to eat some beef? 😋
#BetterWithBeef #NCBA
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We are thankful for the farmers and ranchers who care for their livestock and the land. Be thankful today and enjoy spending time with your family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!
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From the country to the city, 16 years can't erase the memory. America's cattlemen and women remember. #NeverForget
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As we wrap up #CattleCon17, we'd like to thank the 9,331 attendees from around the world who helped us break records this week! #beefmeet
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No matter where she flies, may she always fly proud and free. Happy #IndependenceDay! 🇺🇲️ #FourthOfJuly
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Happy Friday! How many more stomachs (compartments) did you add to your herd during the fall calving season? #FridayFunny
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FACT CHECK: Despite social media rumors, there are NO mRNA vaccines licensed for use in cattle in the United States.
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We couldn’t have said it better ourselves @Kat_Cammack!
The #SCOTUS decision today on #WOTUS is not only a major win for our nation’s farmers and ranchers, it is a win for representative government.
For too long executive branch bureaucrats have conducted themselves as quasi-lawmakers—writing and rewriting rules and regulations affecting huge sections of the economy. Our Founders would be appalled.
I’m excited that SCOTUS is moving in a direction to rein in executive agencies like the #EPA, and reinvigorate legislative prerogatives. Still, it is up to Members of #Congress to stand up for the authorities granted by the #Constitution and guard those powers in the face of an increasingly out-of-touch executive branch.
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Fall calving season has already begun for many ranches but today it's official! Share your best fall photos with us below.
📷: D. Sexson, Double M Ranch, Hermiston, OR
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Calving season is here and we want to see your pictures! Share your photos with us and they could be used in an upcoming social media video or in the May National Cattlemen newspaper. Make sure to put your name, operation name and state with your photo.
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Spring time means new life and new beginnings. Happy Easter to you and your family!
Photo from Lubben White Oak Farms, Iowa
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Sometimes #winter brings us the most beautiful #RanchingLegacy photos. PC: Ashley Johnson of Johnson Family Farms in Maquoketa, #Iowa.
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There's nothing better than a cattleman (or woman)! We are proud to represent the cattlemen of this country.
To learn how you can become a member of NCBA, visit NCBA.org. #NCBAProud
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Does anyone else want more #calvesforsmiles to get them through the week? We know we do. #cattletales
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To all the #cattlemen & women working hard to raise healthy #cattle, we salute you! Happy #NationalDayoftheCowboy!
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