2025 POLICY PRIORITIES
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN ’ S BEEF ASSOCIATION
CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
NCBA ’ s policy focus for 2025 is to engage with the Trump Administration and Congress to expand opportunities for producer profitability .
PURSUE REGULATORY ACTIONS THAT ENHANCE PRODUCER PROFITABILITY
■ Remove harmful regulations instituted during the Biden administration that harm cattle producers .
■ Roll back climate policies that create unnecessary regulatory burdens .
■ Fight to keep beef on the plate and pursue Dietary Guidelines and federal nutrition policies that reflect the excellent nutritional value of our product .
■ Ensure that all labeling requirements for fake meat products are transparent , accurate , and fair .
■ Protect the U . S . cattle herd from the incursion of foreign animal diseases and support heightened preparedness actions .
■ Ensure access to the use of antimicrobial drugs that will allow veterinarians to prevent , control and treat diseases in cattle .
■ Push for further hours-of-service flexibility and continue delaying ELD requirements for livestock haulers .
■ Fight for meaningful long-term relief from the burdensome reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act .
■ Work with USDA to implement the reformed “ Product of USA ” label to promote voluntary , verified , trade-compliant labeling that returns greater value to producers .
■ Expand market access for U . S . beef exports and ensure equivalent animal health and food safety standards for imported beef .
■ Keep working lands working by protecting family farms from undue regulatory burdens under the ESA , NEPA , CWA , CAA , and other regulations .
■ Streamline the federal permitting process and increase flexibility to adapt to local conditions .
■ Safeguard the U . S . cattle and beef supply chain by working with the administration to ensure a strong workforce that meets consumer demand .
WORK WITH CONGRESS TO STRENGTHEN PRODUCER PROFITABILITY
■ Work to retain core wins in the 2024 House Agriculture Committee-passed Farm Bill .
■ Preserve family farms and ranches for future generations by advocating for essential tax relief for cattle producers .
■ Enhance wildfire prevention utilizing targeted grazing , controlled burns , and forest management practices to protect grazing lands .
■ Secure resources to support cow-calf producers as industry works to implement current disease traceability requirements .
■ Protect producer access to voluntary conservation tools to support their long history of science-based resource stewardship .
■ Support effective predator control measures and compensation programs for livestock depredations and ensure depredation standards work with ranchers utilizing federal lands and not against them .
A TOOL FOR GRAZING IMPROVEMENTS
Implementing a grazing management plan ( GMP ) helps to inventory resources and provides a roadmap to improved pasture management . Having a GMP is essential to the success , longevity and profitability of your operation . A GMP is a resource that helps to optimize productivity of the land through implementation of cost-effective practices that support forage growth and quality , cattle productivity and improved environmental factors . It can help to further the farm or ranch ’ s resilience and increase the efficiency of pastures . This tool is recommended to increase producer profitability and build a strong foundation for the land that can be passed on to future generations . This tool will help :
• Enrich grazing lands ’ conditions
• Maximize water resources
• Improve soil condition and forage quality
• Optimize cattle grazing and pasture utilization
• Enhance wildlife habitat
• Identify risk factors and implement response actions
Visit ncba . org / producers to download a GMP customizable for your herd and goals .
GRAZING MANAGEMENT PLANNING WORKBOOK
Leverage the power of planning to optimize resilience of your operation
10 MARCH 2025 www . NCBA . org