On this episode of Beltway Beef, Ashley sits down with Margaret Ann Smith, the owner of Southlex Cattle Company. Margaret Ann shares her experiences within the industry and discusses why the HAULS Act provides much needed flexibility for livestock haulers.

An Industry Perspective on the HAULS Act

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. .


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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.)

An Industry Perspective on the HAULS Act

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