On this episode, Ashley is joined by Nebraska rancher David Schuler. As David prepares to take over his family's ranch in the future, he and Ashley discuss the challenges young producers face as they return home—including burdensome taxes. In addition, David shares how he tells the story of agriculture though "cow art". David's cow art recently made waves on social media when he used his cattle to thank first responders and health care workers for the work they've done throughout the pandemic. Tune in to hear more!

A Look into the Next Generation of Ranchers

Our leaders in Washington might be on a month-long recess during August, but upon their return discussion about the 2012 Farm Bill will be in full swing. Therefore a priority during the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is to create the policy directives that best represent its National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) members – cattle producers. One of the hottest topics relates to NCBA’s Farm Bill Guiding Principles. Woodall said they need to make sure they have everything they need to engage in the field hearings in Washington D.C. .


Beltway Beef Commentary - Farm Bill (8.9.2011)

In this week's Beltway Beef podcast, NCBA's Chief Environmental Counsel, Scott Yager, discusses crashing this morning big "Green New Deal" event on Capitol Hill, the Senate's subsequent vote to block the legislation, and where Congress might go from here on climate change.

(Music credit: "Turbo Tornado" by Admiral Bob, used via a Creative Commons license.)

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