Articles Tagged with ''NCBA''

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Farm Hands on the Potomac: Adesina joins BGR Group, Newman departs IDFA for FCA, Trujillo joins NCBA

05/13/26 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

Lobbying and public affairs firm BGR Group hired Kellie Adesina as vice president in the commerce and infrastructure practice. The National Grocers Association promoted Stephanie Johnson and Laura Strange. The Farm Credit Administration named Colin Newman director of the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs. Sarah Trujillo joined the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as associate director of policy communications.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Hollay to lead NCAE, Newton returns to AFBF, Dickson named partner at DTB AgriTrade

10/15/25 5:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Veteran agricultural economist John Newton is returning to the American Farm Bureau Federation to oversee the government relations advocacy staff and team of economists. John Hollay was named the next president and chief executive officer of the National Council of Agricultural Employers. Dana Brooks, president and CEO of the Pet Food Institute for the past seven years, will step down in April. Trade consulting firm DTB AgriTrade hired Krista Dickson as a partner. Lindy Froebel was promoted to vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at the National Turkey Federation.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Locke joins NOPA, NCGA hires Howard

02/19/25 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

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The National Oilseed Processors Association hired Ryan Locke as vice president of engagement. NCBA elected new officers. Ashley Boles rejoined CropLife America as legal counsel.

The National Corn Growers Association hired Lane Howard as director of biofuels. Senate Majority Leader John Thune made additions to his communication staff.

Farm Hands West: Turner joins Pivot Bio, Beck promoted at USTR

05/08/24 7:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

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Aubrey Bettencourt is the new global director of government relations and external affairs at Netafim, Orbia's precision agriculture business group. Aubrey will direct Netafim’s advocacy strategy as well lead government relations and efforts to develop strategic partnerships. She had been president and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California since 2021.

USDA mandates electronic tags for some cattle, bison

04/26/24 1:43 PM By Steve Davies

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USDA will start requiring that certain cattle and bison have electronic eartags, if they are to be moved from one state to another.

Endangered Species Act rules frustrate ranchers, environmentalists

04/10/24 6:22 AM By Steve Davies

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New Endangered Species Act rules received a mixed reaction from environmental groups and resource users, who have been watching closely to see how the Biden administration implements the 51-year-old law.

Opinion: Biden’s push to expand a 1921 law could threaten farmers and food security

02/28/24 1:58 PM By Mark Mark Eisele

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In this opinion piece, Mark Eisele, Wyoming rancher and President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, cautions against efforts to expand the Packers and Stockyards Act. and what he describes as harmful impacts on farmers and ranchers.

Daybreak Feb. 22: Bipartisan group of lawmakers demand automation aid

02/22/24 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Noah Wicks

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With farmers continuing to struggle across the country to find workers, 30 House members from across the political spectrum are appealing to leaders of the House Agriculture Committee today to ensure the next farm bill includes new funding for research and development into mechanizing and automating the production of specialty crops.

Packers feel the pinch of a shrinking cattle herd

02/07/24 6:10 AM By Spencer Chase

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The American beef cattle herd is as small as it has been since the 1950s, giving producers booming sales checks, but squeezing packers and consumers with higher prices.

Daybreak Feb. 5: Border security, foreign aid eclipse tax legislation

02/05/24 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Spencer Chase, Steve Davies, and Noah Wicks

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The border security issue moves to the forefront this week in Congress, overshadowing the House-passed tax bill.

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06.05.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Karen Ross on California agriculture, water, MAHA, Prop 12

California agriculture operates at a scale and under conditions unlike anywhere else in the country, yet the policy decisions extend far beyond state lines. We spent the week in Sacramento for the annual Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Issues Summit West and caught up with California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to discuss the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping California agriculture, and why the rest of the country should be paying attention to the Golden State.

Plus, Ag Council of California President Emily Rooney outlines concerning plastic and packaging regulations and Chris Zanobini, president and CEO of Ag Association Management Services Inc., describes the "regulatory jenga" plaguing California agriculture.

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