Legislators introduce Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 in the House Black vultures target newborn calves. Industry News April 8, 2025 No Comments Bipartisan bill would give producers more flexibility in managing black vulture populations.Read More
Legislators propose bill to retain more of the US egg supply Congressional letter urges EPA to grant the National Chicken Council's petition. Industry News March 19, 2025 No Comments Bipartisan bill aims to eliminate a regulation that forces farmers to discard millions of eggs each year. Read More
Rendering association praises Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act Legislation would incentivize adoption of cleaner fuel alternatives and enhance energy security. Industry News March 17, 2025 No Comments NARA shows support for legislative step toward reducing carbon emissions in the maritime sector while expanding the market for sustainable biofuels.Read More
South Dakota legislature unanimously blocks public funding for lab-grown meat Bill comes in response to the Biden administration's reauthorization of an Obama-era Department of Defense school lunch procurement program. Industry News March 7, 2025 No Comments Bill prohibits use of state funds for research, production, promotion, sale or distribution of cell-cultured protein.Read More
What’s the beef about? Beef Labeling Act revived in the Senate Senators reintroduce legislation that would require mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Ryann Glenn Lauren Petrin March 6, 2025 No Comments Bipartisan bill targeting the labeling and promotion of beef products may be viewed by some as another restriction on international trade.Read More
Senators propose legislation to boost meat processing capacity Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee introduce the bipartisan, bicameral Expanding Local Meat Processing Act. Industry News February 28, 2025 No Comments Expanding Local Meat Processing Act would remove regulatory roadblocks to increase meat processing capacity and allow livestock auction market owners to invest in small and regional packing facilities.Read More
Senators propose compensating poultry growers impacted by HPAI Legislators introduce bill to better financially protect poultry growers against avian flu outbreaks. Industry News February 21, 2025 No Comments Proposed legislation would expand USDA-APHIS compensation to all poultry farmers in an HPAI control area. Read More
NCBA supports Death Tax Repeal Act Current Death Tax relief is set to expire at the end of 2025. Industry News February 14, 2025 No Comments Repealing the Death Tax is a top priority this year for NCBA.Read More
Legislators move to block USDA's proposed Salmonella rule National Chicken Council supports proposed legislation. Industry News February 13, 2025 No Comments US Congressmen Tracey Mann and Steve Womack introduce legislation to protect poultry producers and consumers.Read More
Cattle associations support reintroduction of American Beef Labeling Act US Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Cory Booker reintroduce the American Beef Labeling Act. Industry News February 11, 2025 No Comments Legislation would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef.Read More