USDA LAUNCHES WEANED CALF RISK PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR COW-CALF PRODUCERS
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“ Raising cattle can be a volatile business , but risk management tools like Weaned Calf Risk Protection can help producers protect themselves from declines in the market caused by disasters ,” said NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Allison Rivera . “ NCBA has worked on and supported these types of risk management programs , and we will continue pushing for strengthened risk management options in the next Farm Bill .”
According to USDA , the insurance program will be available in Colorado , Nebraska , South Dakota and Texas beginning in January 2024 . Insurance sales close Jan . 31 , 2024 , for the 2024 crop year . Coverage levels between 50 % and 85 % will be available along with catastrophic coverage .
“ Risk management programs can be extremely helpful to protect your operation from unexpected downturns in the market or extreme weather events ,” said NCBA President Todd Wilkinson , a South Dakota cattle producer . “ As with any risk management program , I encourage you to consider whether this type of tool has a role in your operation . Effective risk management can help make sure that our farms and ranches stay in business for the long-term .”
This insurance program , like similar crop insurance programs , is sold and delivered through private crop insurance agents . For a list of insurance agents , please contact your local USDA Service Center or visit the RMA website at rma . usda . gov .
NCBA OFFICERS
Positions : President-Elect and Vice President ( One-year term ) Qualifications : ✓ Current NCBA member ✓ Have served or are currently serving on the Board of Directors ✓ Have an individual , financial investment in the beef industry ✓ ✓
Be a United States Citizen Nominated by Policy Division Directors ; Federation Division Directors ; NCBA Affiliates ; and State Beef Councils
POLICY DIVISION
Positions : Chair and Vice Chair ( One-year term ) Qualifications : ✓ Current NCBA member ✓ Nominated by Policy Division Directors and NCBA Affiliates
Who is Eligible ?
Beef cow-calf producers in Colorado , Nebraska , South Dakota and Texas
What is Covered ?
Adverse weather — fire , wildlife , earthquake , volcanic eruption , disease ( but not damage due to insufficient or improper application of disease control measures ), other causes directly damaging pastures and other forms of grazing , and more .
Coverage Amount Between 50 % -85 % and catastrophic coverage will be available .
CALL FOR 2024 NCBA LEADERSHIP CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS !
The NCBA Nominating Committee , chaired by the Immediate Past President , Don Schiefelbein , and made up of two representatives from each of NCBA ’ s seven regions , is seeking nominations for the following positions :
FEDERATION DIVISION
Positions : Chair and Vice Chair ( One-year term ) Qualifications : ✓ State Beef Council Member or Ex-Officio ✓ ✓
Hear from a Virginia cattle woman how she uses a risk management plan on her operation .
Cannot simultaneously serve as a Cattlemen ’ s Beef Board member Nominated by Federation Division Directors , State Beef Council Directors , and State Beef Councils
Beef Promotion Operating Committee ( BPOC )*
Positions : Eight ( 8 ) Federation Positions ( One-year term ) Qualifications : ✓ State Beef Council Member or Ex-Officio ✓ Cannot simultaneously serve as a Cattlemen ’ s Beef Board member ✓ Nominated by State Beef Councils
Individuals holding a particular office in 2023 cannot be re-elected to the same position in 2024 .
* The Federation Division Chair and Vice Chair automatically serve on the BPOC as part of the 10 Federation representatives on the committee . Candidates can be re-elected for a maximum of six ( 6 ) consecutive terms .
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20 , 2023
Monday , January 8 , 2024 – Deadline for Candidate Letters of Support / Recommendation Tuesday PM , January 30 , 2024 – Officer Candidate Interviews Wednesday AM , January 31 , 2024 – BPOC Candidate Interviews
For more information , scan the QR code or visit NCBA . org / leadership or contact : Don Schiefelbein : dschiefelbein @ beef . org Todd Johnson : tjohnson @ beef . org Susan Love : slove @ beef . org
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