Dec. 24, 2007: NCBA CEO Terry Stokes discusses the newly-passed Energy Bill and its potential consequences for the livestock industry.

December 19, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses passage of the Senate Farm Bill, focusing in particular on the proposed ban on packer ownership of livestock and the country-or-origin labeling (COOL) language.

December 18, 2007: NCBA President urges removal of packer ownership ban from Farm Bill   (12/18/2007)

December 12, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses significant improvements to the Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (M-COOL) statute, which have been negotiated as part of the 2007 Farm Bill. Seeing these improvements through to final passage is a top priority for NCBA - whether as part of the Farm Bill, or through some other legislative vehicle.

"December 12, 2007: Senate Farm Bill making progress, but several amendments could be damaging to cattle industry: WOODALL"  (12/13/2007)

December 13, 2007: "Senate Farm Bill amendments could be damaging to cattle industry: WOODALL"  (12/13/2007)

“December 5, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes outlines highlights of the upcoming 2008 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show.”

November 28, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses NCBA’s continuing efforts to gain permanent Death Tax relief for the nation’s farmers and ranchers.

November 21, 2007 - NCBA chief executive officer recaps his recent travels to key Asian export markets: STOKES  (11/21/2007)

November 14, 2007: NCBA Communications Director Joe Schuele discusses lack of recent progress on the Senate Farm Bill.

Nov. 7, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the new production and labeling standards for grass-fed beef, which are set to take effect November 15.

November 6, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes says Senate Farm Bill threatens cattlemen's marketing options, profitability

October 31, 2007 – CEO Terry Stokes discusses the proposed restrictions on cattle ownership and cattle marketing that are being proposed in the Senate version of the 2007 Farm Bill.

October 26, 2007 - Cattlemen fighting for more conservation funding in 2007 Farm Bill: SATTERLEE  (10/26/2007)

October 24, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes addresses anti-meat activists’ claims that methane gas from livestock is major contributor to global warming

October 19, 2007 - Senate Farm Bill Taking Shape – Markup Expected Next Week: WOODALL  (10/19/2007)

October 17, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses NCBA’s Farm Bill priorities, and the specific issues NCBA is working on as the U.S. Senate continues its Farm Bill deliberations.

“October 10, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the recent Topps Meat Company ground beef recall, and the extensive safety measures the beef industry has implemented to reduce the incidence of ground beef contamination.”

Sept. 26, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes urges cattle producers to oppose a proposal in Congress to expand the federal government’s authority over streams and wetlands

Oct. 3, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses a transportation bill currently before Congress (H.R. 3098) that will benefit the nation’s cattle industry

“September 19, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses USDA’s release of the final rule expanding cattle and beef trade with Canada, which is set to take effect in November.”

September 19, 2007 - “NCBA to Co-host Employee Management in Agriculture Conference with Kansas State University: FOGLEMAN”  (9/19/2007)

September 14, 2007 - NCBA Audio Clip: Rule Expanding Beef Trade Will Help Open Global Markets  (9/14/2007)

“September 12, 2007 - NCBA Files Comments Supporting Re-establishment, Improvement of Mandatory Price Reporting: WOODALL”  (9/12/2007)

"Sept. 12, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the addition of new NCBA field reps, and NCBA’s membership growth during the past year."  (9/12/2007)

“September 5, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the USDA proposal to expand cattle and beef trade with Canada, which is expected to be released as a final rule within the next few days.”

August 30, 2007 - NCBA Audio Clip: Final rule expected soon on expanded beef trade with Canada  (8/30/2007)

August 29, 2007 - Resumption of trade with South Korea benefits U.S. cattlemen, Korean consumers: STOKES  (8/28/2007)

“August 22, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes provides an update on current efforts to resume U.S. beef exports to Russia and China.”

August 17, 2007 - “Important disaster aid clarification receives President's signature: JORDAN”  (8/17/2007)

August 16, 2007 - "NCBA chief economist optimistic about resumption of beef exports to Korea: DOUD"  (8/16/2007)

“August 15, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the foot-and-mouth disease situation in Great Britain, and the ongoing efforts of the cattle industry to prevent a FMD outbreak in the United States.”

“August 8, 2007: NCBA Communications Director Joe Schuele discusses latest developments regarding beef exports to Japan and South Korea.”

“May 2, 2007: NCBA Communications Director Joe Schuele (filling in for CEO Terry Stokes) discusses encouraging news regarding beef exports to South Korea and Japan.”

“April 25, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses critical environmental issues currently being work on by NCBA.”

“April 17, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses this week’s key Congressional hearings.”

“NCBA President John Queen tells House Agriculture Subcommittee – ‘Don’t tell us how to market cattle.’: Queen”  (4/17/2007)

“April 11, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report, and the importance of cattlemen having a level playing field for the purchase of feedgrain.”

“April 4, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses NCBA’s position on the proposed free trade agreement with South Korea.”

“PRESIDENT BUSH ADDRESSES CATTLEMEN AT NCBA SPRING CONFERENCE”  (3/28/2007)

“NCBA chief economist just back from South Korea; beef trade talks remain at a standstill: DOUD”  (3/23/2007)

“March 21, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes explains the details of comments filed by NCBA regarding USDA’s proposed minimal risk rule for BSE.”

“CEO Terry Stokes outlines NCBA’s comments on the proposed BSE minimal risk rule: STOKES”  (3/21/2007)

“March 14, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses NCBA’s challenge of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation of agricultural dust.”

“NCBA testifies on Capitol Hill on rising feed costs: MORALES”  (3/8/2007)

“NCBA opposes USDA proposal to expand imports from southern Argentina: STOKES”  (3/7/2007)

“February 21, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes outlines agenda for the NCBA Spring Conference in Washington, D.C.”

“CEO Terry Stokes discusses latest BSE case found in Canada.”

“February 7, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes recaps Cattle Industry Convention news and new NCBA officer elections.”

February 5, 2007 - “Newly-elected NCBA President John Queen Ready for Challenges Ahead: Queen”  (2/6/2007)

January 31, 2007 - “2007 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show get underway in Nashville: STOKES”  (1/31/2007)

January 29, 2007 - “NCBA Debuts New Weekly TV Program on RFD-TV February 6 – NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen: STOKES”  (1/26/2007)

January 22, 2007 - “Cattlemen’s College® Kicks off Cattle Industry Annual Convention on Jan. 31: LLOYD”  (1/22/2007)

Jan. 17, 2007 - “Cattlemen continue to fight on Capitol Hill for disaster relief: JORDAN”  (1/17/2007)

“January 17, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the efforts of NCBA and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation to raise disaster relief funds for cattle operations impacted by recent winter storms.”

January 10, 2007 - “NCBA examining proposed rule on Canadian imports, with policy to be set at annual convention: STOKES”  (1/10/2007)

January 4, 2007 - “NCBA President expects large convention turnout, and there’s still time to register: JOHN”  (1/3/2007)

“January 3, 2007: CEO Terry Stokes discusses the upcoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, which is set for Jan. 31 – Feb. 3 in Nashville."