Watch Clip	June 10: NCBA recommends changes to the Beef Checkoff Program Of all the matters debated at the 2008 Cattle Industry Annual Convention, the Beef Checkoff Program topped the list.  Roughly 20 state cattlemen’s associations brought forward recommendations to create NCBA policy enhancing the 20-year-old program.  We have more in this week’s Cattlemen’s Capitol Concerns.

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: 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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Apr. 22: USDA Issues a Draft of the National Animal ID System USDA has issued a draft business plan to further implement the National Animal Identification System.  The agency feels that the system can be a valuable tool for addressing animal health emergencies and can help livestock producers establish eligibility for several voluntary marketing programs.  For more information from USDA visit: www.usda.gov/nais.

Watch Clip	Apr. 15: Cattlemen Converge on Congress NCBA’s Spring Legislative Conference drew cattlemen from across the country to meet with their Senators and Representatives.  NCBA officers say this is a great opportunity for cattlemen to have their voices heard.  For more information on NCBA’s legislative efforts visit BeefUSA.org.

Watch Clip	Apr. 15: Congressional Agricultural Leaders Discuss the Farm Bill The still undecided Farm Bill remains a hot topic on Capitol Hill.  Congress is working to approve a version of the bill this week.  NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen recently had the chance to speak with Congressional Agricultural leaders about the future of the bill.

Watch Clip	Apr. 1: 2002 Farm Bill Extended Through April 18 Cattle producers from across the nation are gathering in Washington, D.C., this week for the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference.  As cattlemen meet with their representatives on Capitol Hill the new Farm Bill is high on the list of priorities.

Watch Clip	Mar. 25: U.S. Agricultural Exports Likely to Set a Record U.S. agricultural exports are likely to set a record this year and a big share of those gains is because of growth in U.S. red meat exports. Reporter Brian Baxter has more on those trends from Washington, D.C. usmef.org

Watch Clip	Mar. 25: Public Lands Council Upcoming Meeting Cattlemen across the nation head to Washington, D.C., next week for the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference.  That includes a meeting of the Public Lands Council.  It's made up of ranchers who graze livestock on Federal lands.  These cattlemen deal with a host of regulatory issues that often make their way into the industry as a whole.

Watch Clip	Mar. 18: Messages for the Next President At the 2008 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and Trade Show, we asked attendees if they had a message for the next President of the United States.

Watch Clip	Mar. 4: Census of Agriculture It's not every day that a walk to your mailbox leads to an opportunity to shape the future of the agricultural industry.  But for the nation's farmers and ranchers, that opportunity is becoming a reality.  The Census of Agriculture is in full swing and it's not too late to participate.  To do so visit: AgCensus.usda.gov.

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Feb. 26: Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer at the 2008 Cattle Industry Annual Convention Newly appointed Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer gave his first official address to cattlemen at the 2008 Cattle Industry Annual convention in Reno, Nevada.  Secretary Schafer spoke to the audience about the role he intends to play in international trade.  "When I visited with the President," said Schafer, "and we had the conversation about me becoming the Secretary of Agriculture, he said, 'Ed, I want you to weigh in on trade issues – this is important.'  He asked me to get involved, and I certainly will."  Learn more about Secretary Schafer at usda.gov.

Watch Clip	Feb. 12: House Committee Working on Affordable Health Insurance Finding affordable health insurance is a big challenge for America’s farm and ranch families.  On this week’s edition of NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen, find out what NCBA is doing to persuade Congress to address this important issue.

Watch Clip	Jan. 22: NCBA Earns a Big Win for Cattlemen on EPA Issue  NCBA's work on a major regulatory proceeding leads this week's all-new edition of Cattlemen to Cattlemen. The EPA has issued a proposed rulemaking exempting livestock operations from certain air emissions reporting requirements. Find out more about this important rulemaking by visiting: epa.gov.

Watch Clip	Feb. 5: Edward Schafer Confirmed as New U.S. Secretary of Agriculture NCBA's Cattlemen to Cattlemen reports on the confirmation of new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Edward Schafer. Secretary Schafer was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Jan. 28, and is scheduled to address cattlemen at the 2008 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show in Reno on Friday, Feb. 8.

Watch Clip	Feb. 5: State Perspective on Legislative Issues For a state perspective on legislative issues, Colorado Cattlemen's Association Executive Vice President Terry Fankhauser joins Susie Ross in studio for this week's Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns.  To learn more about the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, visit: coloradocattle.org.

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Jan. 29: Congress is Expected to Return to Work on the Farm Bill Upcoming work on the Farm Bill heads this week's cattle industry news. With both houses of Congress passing their own version of the new Farm Bill last year, attention now turns to the conference committee process. Differences between the two bills must be resolved in conference, and this process is likely to begin in early February. You can learn more by visiting beefusa.org.