National Cattlemen's Beef Association

06/11/2026

Conservation easements can feel complicated, but for many cattle producers, they’re an important tool for protecting both the future of their land and the legacy of their operation.

In this podcast, cattle producer Lee Rooks and agriculture land trust expert Erik Glenn break down common misconceptions about conservation easements and share the key questions every producer should ask before entering into an agreement.

One of the biggest takeaways? Choosing the right partner matters. As Erik explains, finding an easement partner who shares your goals and is committed to walking alongside you through the process can make all the difference.

🎧 Listen to the podcast to learn more about how conservation easements can support long-term stewardship goals for ranching operations.
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06/10/2026

⏰ You're running out of time to be entered to win THREE Defend 360 Cameras!

If you renew your membership by July 1, you'll be entered into a drawing to win this prize by Tactacam Camera System. 🏆

TWO winners will be selected and announced at the 2026 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting.

It's easy to renew your membership at https://bit.ly/4ub3rpi

06/09/2026

🌿 150 pounds of opportunity.

Healthy white clover can contribute up to 150 lbs of nitrogen per acre back into your soil.

That means improved fertility, stronger forage, and more productive pastures season after season.

There’s only one product that controls broadleaf weeds without sacrificing white clover.

That’s NovaGraz™ herbicide.

Learn More.
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Corteva Pasture Management

06/07/2026

Summer Business Meeting is your opportunity to connect, learn and lead alongside other producers.

Cattle producers have a vested interest in protecting the legacy of beef production and elevating the consumer experience, and this annual meeting is where critical meetings and discussions take place that shape our industry.

Whether you’re considering attending for the first time, or you’ve attended for years, this is the place to engage and collaborate.

Secure your spot here by registering and booking housing.
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06/04/2026

In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture detecting one case of New World Screwworm in a calf in South Texas, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall released the following statement:

“NCBA and our state partner organizations have been working for more than a year to combat the incursion of the New World Screwworm, and we are doing everything possible to protect the interests of American cattle producers. We appreciate USDA and other agencies for working rapidly to bolster critical resources that protect producers, including building a domestic sterile fly facility, increasing fly surveillance, and expediting the availability of necessary drugs and treatments for cattle. We defeated this harmful pest before in the 1960s by investing heavily in sterile fly dispersal and NCBA will continue using every tool in the toolbox to ensure Screwworm is eradicated in the U.S. once again.”

For more resources visit:

Learn how the U.S. Government prevents New World screwworm and what to know about risks, surveillance, sterile-fly control, travel, and more.

06/02/2026

This week's weather features severe storms and flooding.

Areas to watch:
📍 Northern Plains – severe thunderstorms
📍 North Dakota – heavy rain and flooding
📍 West Texas & New Mexico – flash flood concerns
📍 Great Lakes & Northeast – weekend storm chances
📍 Eastern U.S. – growing heat and humidity
📍 Southwestern U.S. – watch the moisture from a tropical wave developing near Mexico
📍 Hawai'i – Watch for the tropical wave developing southwest of Baja

Matt Makens covers all the highlights in a weekly update he sends out. The Weekly Weather Watch is available to NCBA members for free. Sign up here: makensweather.com

Tell us what weather you are seeing where you live.

05/29/2026

A stormy and active weather pattern is expected across much of the U.S. from May 31 through June 7.

🌧️ South & Southeast:
Daily rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely from the Gulf Coast into Florida and parts of the Southeast. Slow-moving storms may lead to localized flash flooding, especially in flood-prone areas. Areas of Alabama, Georgia and Florida could see repeated rainfall through next week.

🏔️ Northern Rockies:
Montana and northern Wyoming may experience widespread heavy rain and even some mountain snow early in the period as a strong upper-level low settles over the region.

⛈️ Plains:
Storm chances increase later next week as the western system shifts east into the Plains.

🔥 Heat Concerns:
Extreme heat may develop first across California’s Central Valley and the Desert Southwest around June 4, then expand into parts of the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and western Great Lakes by next weekend.

💨 California Coast:
Periods of gusty winds are possible along parts of coastal California late next week.
📍 Main concerns through the period:
• Heavy rain & flash flooding in the Southeast
• Heavy rain/mountain snow in the northern Rockies
• Expanding heat risk across the central U.S. later next week
• Increasing storm chances in the Plains
Matt Makens

05/27/2026

Cattle producers pour put their heart and soul into raising their cattle with the highest animal husbandry standards, and when they need their cattle hauled across the state or country, they expect those animals to be well cared for.

That's why the industry needs common sense transportation rules and regulations that allow cattle haulers to be flexible and efficient, to ensure the safety and health of their live-animal cargo.

NCBA's Kent Bacus and Florida Cattlemen's Association's Dusty Holley breakdown the challenges livestock haulers currently face and offer solutions to bolster the beef supply chain.

Hear it all on the Cattlemen's Call podcast!
🔗 https://apple.co/3RmStPk

05/25/2026

Today we pause to recognize and remember those who lost their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Each spring cattlemen and women and our state affiliate partners from across the country travel to our Washington, D.C., for NCBA’s Legislative Conference.

This event gives beef producers a chance to meet face-to-face with their U.S. Representatives and Senators and speak to them about issues facing their farms and ranches every day.

You can hear more of our interview with NCBA President Gene Copenhaver tomorrow on NCBA's Cattlemen to Cattlemen at 8:00pm ET on RFD-TV, or anytime on our YouTube page.