Articles tagged under: Ethan Lane
‘A Direct Attack’
Published June 26, 2024
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane describes USDA’s proposed plan to increase enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act as “a direct attack” on the profitability of cattle producers. Rather than any differentiation in the…House Standoff Continues
Published October 16, 2023
U.S. lawmakers are heading towards a precarious vote for the next House speaker position. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says it’s unclear if Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has enough votes to make it…Checkoff Reform Bill Criticized
Published March 3, 2023
Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would reform agricultural checkoff programs. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says this bill has popped up in the last few years. "It's driven by members of Congress that are…Protecting Livestock Interests in the Farm Bill
Published November 27, 2022
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane expects to see changes in the farm bill process. "Voluntary conservation programs and risk management tools will change the dynamics on how programs will roll out." Tight margins in…NCBA to USDA: Suspend Brazil Beef Imports
Published April 12, 2022
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is calling for the immediate suspension of fresh beef imports from Brazil. These imports increased dramatically over the past two years. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said Brazil is slow to report…Whats Next for Ag Policy Priorities?
Published November 13, 2020
What can farmers and ranchers expect from the new federal government being formed? The final results are still being determined in some states where House and Senate races have yet to be decided. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President…Livestock Industry Praises Passage of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
Published December 4, 2019
The news that the Japanese Parliament has ratified a trade agreement with the U.S. is being praised by the livestock industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane calls it a huge win for U.S. cattle…“Setting the Record Straight” with Beef
Published November 20, 2019
There is a lot going on in Washington D.C. right now as it relates to the cattle industry. Rising to the top for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the issue of fake, or lab processed, meat. "Legislation has been…Woodall and Lane Promoted at NCBA
Published September 18, 2019
Colin Woodall is now the new Chief Executive Officer for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Woodall joined the NCBA in 2004 and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. NCBA Senior Director of the Public Lands…