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Watch Clip	May 6: NCBA's Chief Lobbyist on the Progress of the Farm Bill The new farm bill remains at the top of cattle industry news, even after months of debate in Congress. NCBA's Chief Lobbyist Colin Woodall says that while it's been a tough road for this Farm Bill, there's still a lot at stake for the nation's cattlemen. For more information on this year's Farm Bill visit: www.BeefUSA.org

Watch Clip	May 6: Will the Slow Economy Affect Summer Grilling Beef Demand? The cattle industry often gets a boost in beef demand around the start of summer grilling season.  But how is the slow economy affecting consumers?  Duane Lenz of Cattle-Fax has more in this week’s Market Watch.  For more information visit: Cattle-Fax.com.

Watch Clip	May 6: Nevada Cattleman Discusses how the Death Tax Almost Cost Him the Ranch It's a major issue facing cattlemen these days:  the death tax.  It can force a family to sell their operation just to pay the tax debt owed.  David Hussman is a Nevada cattleman and says the death tax almost cost him his operation.  For more information on the death tax visit: BeefUSA.org.

Watch Clip	May 6: Cattlemen Speak before Congress on the Death Tax The death tax is also an important issue facing members of Congress.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen had a chance to speak to key congressional leaders about how they plan to handle the death tax in the future.

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May 6: Effective Techniques to Control Brush As cattlemen across the country know all too well, there is no shortage of production problems to worry about these days.  But in the battle against brush, there are some effective techniques cattlemen are using on their land.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen's Brian Baxter traveled to west Texas to learn more about busting brush.  For more information see these links:  · Brush Busters (Cedar)    · Brush Busters (Chinese Tallow)    · Brush Busters (Cut Stump)    · Brush Busters (Greenbriar)    · Brush Busters (Huisache)    · Brush Busters (Macartney Rose)    · Brush Busters (Mesquite)  · Brush Busters (Pricklypear)  · Brush Busters (Yucca)    · Complete CRP Solutions    · Individual Plant Treatment Guide    · Portfolio Detailer    · Spike 80DF Herbicide Fact Sheet

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May 6: Curt Rincker on Grazing Efficiency and Premises Registration He's a Simmental breeder located in central Illinois.  Curt Rincker has spent his career working with NRCS and E-Quip to improve grazing efficiency.  Cattlemen to Cattlemen recently caught up with Curt to learn more about his operation and why he chose to register his premises.  To register your premises visit: animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/premises_id/index.shtml.

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation in partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), is working with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement a cooperative agreement to increase knowledge of the need for and benefits of premises registration, and to help coordinate the actual sign-up of operations under USDA’s National Animal Identification System (NAIS). To register your premises today, download the REGISTRATION FORM and either fax or mail the completed form, or Register Online.

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NCBA memberships have gone WILD!!

NCBA Rolls Out Newest Member Benefit With Cabela's: NCBA has announced a member benefit program with Cabela's – the world's foremost outfitter of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear. Exclusive to NCBA members, 15 percent off of Cabela's gift cards from NCBA for your cattle business. The gift cards are good any where Cabela's conducts business: catalog, in-store, or on-line and on any of their merchandise. Just think, your $500 gift card only costs you $425 plus a $1 card fee!! This savings alone nearly covers your annual NCBA membership dues. With cards that represent the beef industry we are all proud to be a part of, they make a great gift item too!!

For more information on NCBA/Cabela’s Gift Cards, click here

Susie Ross's wardrobe furnished by Cabela's, the official supplier of NCBA gear at BeefUSA.org