“CEO Terry Stokes recaps cattle industry news highlights from 2006.”

“December 13, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes discusses the importance of cattle producer education programs, including Cattlemen’s College and the Cattle Learning Center”

December 11, 2006 - “NCBA President calls out South Korea for obstructionist trade tactics in blocking U.S. beef: JOHN”  (12/11/2006)

“December 6, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes comments on EPA dust regulations, as well as USDA’s decision on voluntary animal ID.”

“CEO Terry Stokes discusses trade breakthroughs with Russia and the European Union, which could bolster U.S. exports”

“CEO Terry Stokes discusses the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) and the Walk-a-Mile-in-My-Boots program – NCBA ventures that have raised the image and profile of the cattle industry.”

“November 15, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes reflects on election results and legislative priorities for the remainder of 2006.”

“November 8, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes discusses USMEF conference and provides an update on U.S. beef exports”

November 6, 2006 - “NCBA President calls on cattlemen to get out and vote: JOHN”  (11/6/2006)

“November 1, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes calls for Congress to act on Superfund clarification”

Oct. 30, 2006 - “ATHLETES NOT THE ONLY HALL OF FAMERS: BEEF CHECKOFF TAPPED FOR INDUCTION”  (10/31/2006)

October 25, 2006 - “NCBA President reflects on Five Nations Beef Conference; says Australia needs to ‘walk the walk’ on market access: JOHN”  (10/24/2006)

October 25, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes discusses NCBA’s support for H.R. 6130; legislation that allows state-inspected meat to be sold on an interstate basis

“NCBA Chief Economist Reports from Five Nations Beef Conference in Australia: DOUD”  (10/19/2006)

“October 18, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the recent increase in NCBA membership, registration for the Cattle Industry Annual Convention, and the importance of upcoming elections”

"2007 National Beef Ambassador Anxious to Teach - And Learn: Peebles"  (10/18/2006)

“October 11, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes reports from the first-ever Foot-and-Mouth Disease Summit in Washington, D.C.”

“October 5, 2006: NCBA Legislative Affairs Manager Jason Jordan discusses changes to cattle price reporting with Peter Shinn of Brownfield Ag News.”

“October 4, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the recommendations of the Industry-wide Checkoff Task Force”

September 28, 2006: “Cattlemen pleased to have Mandatory Price Reporting law back on the books through September 2010: STOKES”  (9/27/2006)

September 22, 2006 - “THE CHECKOFF’S BEEFMOBILE COVERS THE COUNTRY MEETING PRODUCERS FACE-TO-FACE: ORSBURN"  (9/22/2006)

“September 20, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes urges Congress to enact disaster relief for drought-stricken cattlemen”

September 20, 2006 - “NCBA President Testifies Before House Ag Committee on Cattlemen’s 2007 Farm Bill Priorities: JOHN”  (9/20/2006)

“September 13, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes discusses reopening of South Korea to beef exports, U.S. House vote on horse slaughter”

“September 6, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes provides an update on the United States Animal Identification Organization and its effort to develop a national animal movement database.”

September 6, 2006 - “As Congress Returns from August Recess, Cattlemen Outline Legislative and Regulatory Priorities: TRUITT”  (9/5/2006)

“August 29, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the two most recent BSE cases confirmed in Canada, and any possible trade implications.”

August 24, 2006 - “Cattlemen Say it’s Time for South Korea to End Delays, Resume Beef Trade: JOHN”  (8/24/2006)

“August 23, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes calls on cattlemen to oppose proposed ban on horse slaughter.”

August 22, 2006 - “NCBA President Says Drought Relief is a Top Priority: JOHN”  (8/21/2006)

“August 16, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes discusses NCBA’s efforts to secure assistance for cattlemen suffering drought losses”

Aug. 14, 2006 - “Horse Slaughter Ban Would be Detrimental to Agriculture: RAMSEY”  (8/14/2006)

Aug. 11, 2006 - “Young Voices: How the Checkoff is Preparing the Next Generation: GREEN”   (8/14/2006)

August 9, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes discusses NCBA’s Farm Bill priorities and the new BLM grazing regulations

"August 2, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes Discusses Beef Trade With Japan, South Korea, Russia"

July 27, 2006 - “Japan’s Resumption of Beef Trade is Major Step, but Much Work Still Left in Rebuilding Global Market: Truitt”  (7/27/2006)

July 27, 2006 - “USMEF Ready to Rebuild Japanese Demand for U.S. Beef: Seng”  (7/27/2006)

July 25, 2006 - CEO Terry Stokes Recaps Policy Actions Taken at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference

"July 19, 2006: CEO Terry Stokes Discusses Latest BSE Case and Canada's Lifting of All Blue Tongue Restrictions"

July 14, 2006 - “NCBA to Closely Monitor Latest Canadian BSE Investigation: Stokes”  (7/17/2006)

July 11, 2006 - “Cattlemen Gather in Reno for Cattle Industry Summer Conference: Stokes”  (7/17/2006)

July 7, 2006 - "Annual Cattlemen’s Confab Opens Monday in Reno, Nevada: O'Brien"  (7/7/2006)

July 6, 2006 – "CEO Terry Stokes Discusses Drought Assistance, Possible Death Tax Compromise”

June 21, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Discusses Today’s Announcement Regarding Beef Trade With Japan

June 28, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Discusses News Reports Regarding the Texas and Alabama BSE Cases

June 14, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Discusses Senate Vote on Death Tax Repeal

June 16, 2006 - “NCBA Says Enough is Enough, Calls for Sanctions on Japan: John”  (6/16/2006)

June 6, 2006 - “Beef is Making its Way Back onto the World’s Table” Myron Williams  (6/6/2006)

June 5, 2006 - “Beef Quality Assurance Coordinators to Discuss Audit, Key Issues: Griffin”  (6/5/2006)

May 31, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Discusses Important Cattle Industry Victories on the House Ag Appropriations Bill

May 25, 2006 - NCBA CEO Terry Stokes Urges Cattlemen to Attend the Cattle Industry Summer Conference, July 9-13

May 26, 2006 - “Southeast Region’s Cattlemen Meet to Prepare for Hurricane Season: Blossom”  (5/31/2006)

May 31, 2006 - “Reopening of South Korea to U.S. Beef is Great News, but Greater Access, Tariff Reductions, Still Needed: Stokes”  (5/31/2006)

May 18, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Discusses Industry/Government Partnership on Prairie Dog Management

May 19, 2006 - “Japan’s Latest Move on Beef Export Verification Seen as Positive News: Penn and Truitt”  (5/19/2006)

May 22, 2006 - “Congress Must Deal with Superfund-Manure Issue This Year: Truitt”  (5/19/2006)

May 11, 2006 - “The Beefmobile: It’s What’s for Producers: Loutzenhiser"  (5/12/2006)

May 8, 2006 – With Senate Vote Approaching, NCBA CEO Terry Stokes Urges Cattlemen to Join “Cattle Call to Kill the Death Tax”

May 5, 2006 - “Cattleman Urges Fellow Ranchers to Join Death Tax Repeal Effort: Jolly”  (5/4/2006)

May 3, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Discusses USDA’s Announcement on BSE Prevalence and Canada’s Progress on Traceback of its Latest BSE Case

April 26, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Discusses Impact of Poultry Supply on Beef, Accelerated Promotion Efforts Aimed at Driving Beef Demand

April 24, 2006 - “Protein Supplies Prompt Federation of State Beef Councils to Step Up Summer Promotion Campaign: Jones”  (4/24/2006)

April 19, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Reflects on Latest BSE Case, and Prospects of Reopening Trade with China

April 12, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Discusses the Latest Developments in International Trade

April 12, 2006 - “China Holds Huge Potential for U.S. Beef Exports: John”  (4/12/2006)

April 11, 2006 - “Cattlemen have Run Out of Patience with Japan: John”  (4/10/2006)

April 5, 2006 – CEO Terry Stokes Renews NCBA’s Call for Permanent Repeal of the Death Tax

April 5, 2006 - “Federation of State Beef Councils Chairman Touches Many Bases: Jones”  (4/5/2006)

March 28, 2006 - “State Councils have Critical Role in National Beef Checkoff Program: Jones”  (3/30/2006)

March 29, 2006 - “New Beef Board Secretary/Treasurer Energized by Service to Industry: Bateman”  (3/30/2006)

March 29, 2006 - CEO Terry Stokes Reports from NCBA Spring Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

March 27, 2006 - “Cattlemen Arrive in Nation’s Capital for NCBA Spring Legislative Conference: John”  (3/27/2006)

March 22, 2006 - NCBA Chief Executive Officer Terry Stokes provides an update on the animal movement database managed by the United States Animal Identification Organization.

March 21, 2006 - “NCBA Supports GIPSA Overhaul, but New Legislation not Needed: John”  (3/21/2006)

March 15, 2006 - NCBA Chief Executive Officer Terry Stokes speaks on mandatory price reporting and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

March 16, 2005 - “Cattle Learning Center Series Now Available On-Line: Lloyd”  (3/20/2006)

March 10, 2006 - “NCBA Chief Executive Officer Terry Stokes speaks on this week’s EPA hearings proposing regulation of agricultural dust.”

March 9, 2006 - “Cattleman Testifies at EPA Hearing on Dust Regulation: Sweet”  (3/9/2006)

March 2, 2006 - “Beef Backer Award Winner Values State Beef Council Partnerships: Lynch”  (3/2/2006)

February 28, 2006 - “National Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Honors Beef Industry Champion W.D. Farr: Stokes”  (3/1/2006)

February 28, 2006 - “Beef Checkoff Leaders Look More Closely at Youth Market: Reese”  (3/1/2006)

March 1, 2006 - “Veal Program Moves to Casual Theme Restaurant ‘Go to Market’ Strategy: Mosner"  (3/1/2006)

March 1, 2006 - “Proposal to Label Carbon Monoxide Packaging Unnecessary: Gwartney”  (3/1/2006)

February 23, 2006 - “Ambassador Program Helps Young People, Beef Industry: Nolz”  (2/23/2006)

February 23, 2006 - “Beef Ambassadors Give Encouragement to Industry Future: Sharpe”  (2/23/2006)

February 21, 2006 - “Beef Board is Diverse Group, with New Members Seated Yearly: Reese”  (2/21/2006)

February 20, 2006 - “Beef Value Cuts Gaining Steam at Retail: Coelho”  (2/20/2006)

February 16, 2006 - “Menu Specialist to Provide Assistance in Moving Veal: Mosner”  (2/16/2006)

January 26, 2006 - “Retail Session at Convention to Provide Producers Information, Capture Input: Thomas 1”  (1/26/2006)

January 25, 2006 - “Producers Invited to Make Their Voices Heard at 2006 Cattle Industry Convention: Thomas 2”  (1/26/2006)

January 24, 2006 - “Beef Board to Address Industry Future at 2006 Cattle Industry Convention: Reese”  (1/26/2006)

January 20, 2006 - “Beef Checkoff-Funded Advertising Focuses on Passion Consumers Have for Beef: Miller”  (1/20/2006)

January 20, 2006 - “Beef Checkoff to Continue Successful Radio, Print Advertising Campaign: Miller”  (1/20/2006)

January 20, 2006 - “NCBA and USMEF CEOs reassure AgriTalk listeners regarding safety of beef: Stokes and Seng”  (1/20/2006)

January 17, 2006 - “South Korea Re-Opening to U.S. Beef Falls Short of Expectations: Truitt”  (1/17/2006)

January 16, 2006 - “Independent Consortium Formed to Manage Animal ID Database: Stott”  (1/16/2006)

January 10, 2006 - "Checkoff-Funded Cookbook Extols Nutritional Virtues of Beef: Young"  (1/10/2006)

January 10, 2006 - “New Cookbook Answers the Call for Dietary Modification by Americans: Young”  (1/10/2006)