On this episode, Ashley sits down with VP of RaboResearch Dr. Dustin Aherin. Dustin and Ashley discuss an issue that is on the forefront of many minds in the beef industry—expanding processing capacity. Through their conversation they cover the need for processing capacity expansion, the impact it would have on rural economies and the DIRECT Act—a piece of legislation that would allow small processors to sell meat across state lines via e-commerce.

The Case for Expanding Processing Capacity

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.)

The Case for Expanding Processing Capacity

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