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The Cattle Industry Summer Conference is underway in Reno this week, and NCBA CEO Terry Stokes reports that there are several major issues under discussion.
 
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Stokes says the cattle and beef markets are a key focus at this year’s summer meeting, as a number of factors are contributing to uncertainty in the market. Cattlemen are finding valuable market information at the Reno meeting.

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He added that the 2007 Farm Bill is also a major topic of discussion this week.
 
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The trade status of key exports markets such as Japan and South Korea are also at the top of the agenda.

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The Cattle Industry Summer Conference runs July 10-13, concluding with the NCBA Board of Directors meeting on Thursday.