2002 News Archive
President Bush to Appoint NCBA President Wythe Willey to Trade Advisory Committee (12/19/2002)
Statement by NCBA President Wythe Willey Regarding Beef Producer Participation in the Ag Census (12/19/2002)
Eight Products Receive Mark of Quality Approval (12/19/2002)
Beef Industry Partnership with Quizno's On Bistro Beef Sub a Success (12/17/2002)
Beef Advertising Program Starts Next Month (12/17/2002)
New (12/17/2002)
EPA, USDA New CAFO Rule Provides More Conservation Opportunities For Cattle Producers (12/16/2002)
NCBA Cattle Producers Serving on Top U.S. Trade Advisory Committee (12/13/2002)
Major Trade Agreement to Give Cattle Producers New Export Market (12/11/2002)
NCBA Files E. coli Comments (12/10/2002)
NCBA Announces New PLC and Federal Lands Manager (11/27/2002)
New (11/27/2002)
Young Girls Get Beef Message Millions of Times Through Checkoff-Funded Ads and Public Relations (11/27/2002)
New Sound of Beef Ready to Hit Radio Airwaves (11/27/2002)
Cattlemen Finalizing Contracts for BSE Research (11/25/2002)
New Kit Encourages Students to (11/25/2002)
Cattle Producers Cheer Resolution of West Coast Port Dispute (11/25/2002)
NCBA Asks Congress to Intervene on Australian FTA (11/21/2002)
Creation of New Homeland Security Department Gets the Go-Ahead (11/20/2002)
Experienced Washington, D.C. Conservation Attorney Joins Public Lands Council and NCBA Staff (11/18/2002)
Retreat Brings Together Nutrition Spokespeople to Learn More About Beef (11/13/2002)
Thousands of Beef Checkoff-Generated Messages Reach Publications (11/13/2002)
2002 National Beef Ambassador Competition (11/12/2002)
NCBA, Ag Groups Urge Caution on Australian FTA (11/12/2002)
Cattlemen in St. Louis Vicinity—Speak Out! (11/11/2002)
Cattle Producers Pursue Year-Round Trade with Canada (11/8/2002)
NCBA Applauds Interest Rate Reduction (11/7/2002)
Iowa Cattleman David Petty Addresses Top USDA Officials on Conservation Practices (11/7/2002)
NCBA Pushes for Interest Rate Reduction (11/1/2002)
Judge Affirms Constitutionality of Beef Checkoff Program (11/1/2002)
Judge Says Beef Checkoff is Constitutional (11/1/2002)
Enjoyment to be Focus of Aggressive 2003 Beef Advertising Program (10/31/2002)
New Beef Nutrition “Patch” Program Gets Showcased to Girl Scouts (10/31/2002)
Montana cattlemen in Miles City, Lewistown hear from National Cattlemen’s leader (10/29/2002)
Checkoff Programs Score a Touchdown with Dietitians at National Convention (10/24/2002)
Ground Beef Options Promoted as Healthful Alternative (10/24/2002)
Fitzpatrick is Grand Champion NCBA Top Hand for 2nd Straight Year (10/22/2002)
USDA Unveils Volume-Weighted Retail Meat Prices Database (10/22/2002)
Oklahoma – Arkansas Cattlemen discuss industry issues with Cattlemen CEO (10/21/2002)
NCBA Efforts Initiate Changes in Livestock Compensation Program (10/18/2002)
Persistence of NCBA Results in Significant CME Decision (10/18/2002)
Invasive Species Need to be a Priority (10/18/2002)
Iowa Producers Get Their Plant (10/18/2002)
Group Works to Regain Market Leverage (10/18/2002)
The November 5 Election is a Jump Ball (10/18/2002)
Production Levels Are key to Recovery (10/18/2002)
Consumers Soon Will See Organic Sean An Issue Update from NCBA (10/18/2002)
Program Helps Further Link Restaurant Operators with Beef Value Cuts (10/17/2002)
Hispanic Research Shows Growing Potential U.S. Beef Market (10/17/2002)
Report Highlights Beef Checkoff Research (10/17/2002)
Consumer Trends Follow Path of Beef Checkoff (10/11/2002)
CBB Chairman Delivers Message to Dairy Producers (10/10/2002)
Nevada Cattlemen Discuss Industry Issues With NCBA CEO (10/9/2002)
USDA Announces COL Guidelines (10/9/2002)
Cattle Producers Cheer as Longshoremen Return to Work (10/9/2002)
Missouri Cattlemen Discuss Industry Issues with NCBA Chief (10/8/2002)
Administration Takes Action To Protect America’s Economy, Jobs (10/8/2002)
NCBA Chief Values Town Hall Meeting Lessons (10/4/2002)
Senators Respond to NCBA Requests (10/4/2002)
Invasive Species Must Be Priority Issue (10/3/2002)
NCBA Presses for Speedy Resolution to Longshoremen Strike (10/2/2002)
NCBA Joins Coalition Urging White House Help Open Ports (10/2/2002)
Issues Management Efforts Funded by Beef Checkoff (10/1/2002)
A Course College Students Can't Afford to Miss: Nutrition 101 (9/27/2002)
Operating Committee Approves 2003 Plan of Work (9/27/2002)
NCBA Supports Voluntary Country-of-Origin Labeling (9/26/2002)
NCBA Reiterates Support for Comprehensive, Thorough Evaluation of Uruguay’s FMD Status (9/23/2002)
NCBA CEO Discusses Industry Issues with Texas Cattlemen (9/20/2002)
Administration Comes to the Aid of Drought-Afflicted Ranchers (9/19/2002)
New Beef Products Approved for Mark of Quality (9/19/2002)
Promoting Products with Checkoff’s Mark of Quality Elevates Program (9/19/2002)
NCBA Urges Greenspan to Reduce Interest Rates (9/18/2002)
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Beef Industry Joins With Quizno’s To Introduce Bistro Beef Sub (8/26/2002)
Checkoff Programs Seek To Move Beef This Summer (8/22/2002)
Media That Target Foodservice, Restaurant Industry Eating Up News About Beef (8/15/2002)
Consumer Media Food Pages Prominently Feature Beef (8/15/2002)
Beef Producers Team With Dunkin' Donuts On New Breakfast Steak Sandwich (8/1/2002)
Steak Dinner in Union, Mo. (8/1/2002)
NCBA Chief Lobbyist Addresses Producers at Joplin (8/1/2002)
Tri-County Cattlemen's Association Forum, Richland (8/1/2002)
NCBA Chief Lobbyist Meets with 700 Missouri Cattlemen (7/31/2002)
NCBA CEO Discusses Industry Issues with 300 Idaho Producers (7/30/2002)
New Mexico Cattlemen Urge Cooperation from Federal Government (7/30/2002)
Producers Ask Questions (7/30/2002)
Senator Crapo Talks with Beef Producers (7/30/2002)
Idaho and NCBA Leadership (7/30/2002)
House Passes Trade Legislation in Final Hours before Summer Recess (7/29/2002)
NCBA Calls for Public Meeting on Importation of Cooked Meat (7/29/2002)
Cattlemen Gain Greater Market Access with U.S. Agriculture Proposal (7/25/2002)
Cattle Industry Recognizes Environmental Stewardship Award Winners (7/24/2002)
NCBA Lobbying Efforts Prompt Drought Tax Relief Legislation (7/24/2002)
Cattlemen From Across the Nation Tackle Critical Issues (7/23/2002)
Cattlemen Continue to Fight for Passage of Major Trade Legislation (7/19/2002)
NCBA Seeks Additional Local Input (7/18/2002)
Cattle Industry Continues Dialogue on Issues Surrounding Animal Disease Outbreaks (7/17/2002)
Cattlemen Recommend Realistic, Constructive Solutions (7/16/2002)
House Calls for Reform of Endangered Species Act (7/11/2002)
More Profits from your Cowherd (7/10/2002)
NCBA Praises Court Decision To Halt Injunction Against Checkoff (7/10/2002)
NCBA Pleased with Checkoff Appeal, Request for Stay of Injunction (7/8/2002)
NCBA Profitability Think Tank Develops Extensive Recommendations (7/3/2002)
Emergency Haying Approved on Reserve Lands (7/2/2002)
Agriculture Organizations Meet with Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge (7/2/2002)
Livestock Producer Testifies on Proposed Homeland Security Department (6/27/2002)
House Subcommittee Approves Significant Funding for NCBA Requested Initiatives (6/26/2002)
South Dakota Judge Orders Halt To National Beef Checkoff (6/21/2002)
“Be Prepared” Motto Fits Cattle Industry (6/20/2002)
Cattlemen Encouraged To Speak Up At Industry's Summer Conference In Reno (6/20/2002)
NCBA Requests Congressional Funding to Analyze Markets (6/17/2002)
Permanent Repeal of the Death Tax Fails in the Senate (6/13/2002)
Wilderness Study Areas Ineffective, Says PLC And NCBA (6/13/2002)
The House Passes Permanent Repeal of Death Tax (6/7/2002)
Beef Board Increases Investment in Summer Grilling Promotion (6/7/2002)
Struggling Drought Victims Need Immediate Relief (5/23/2002)
NCBA Condemns Decision To Stop Using Leather Basketballs (5/22/2002)
Statement by the NCBA On President Signing 2002 Farm Bill (5/13/2002)
Nebraska Cattle Producer Charged for Failure to Pay Checkoff (5/13/2002)
Massachusetts Livestock Market Charged with Violating Beef Act (5/10/2002)
NCBA Expresses Industry Concerns in Meeting With CME (5/10/2002)
Cattlemen and The Nature Conservancy Jointly Hail New Grassland Reserve Program (5/8/2002)
Trade Promotion Authority Heads to the Senate Floor This Week (4/30/2002)
Cattle Industry Priorities Included in Farm Bill Compromise (4/29/2002)
Cattle Producers Round Up Issues In Washington (4/24/2002)
House Repeal of Death Tax Major Victory for Ranchers (4/19/2002)
CFTC Finds No Evidence Of Market Manipulation (4/19/2002)
Increased Export of U.S. Trimmings Could Benefit McDonald’s, Help Improve Value for U.S. Producers (4/18/2002)
NCBA Focus Will Be On Producer Profitability, Says New CEO (4/18/2002)
NCBA CEO Outlines Organization’s Actions During Current Market Turmoil (4/16/2002)
Statement By NCBA Regarding the Lifting of Russia’s Ban on U.S. Poultry (4/15/2002)
‘Scare-Mongering’ Harms Industry: NCBA Economist (4/5/2002)
NCBA Supports President Bush Effort To Pass TPA By April 22 (4/5/2002)
Beef Board Operating Committee Approves Additional Funding (4/4/2002)
NCBA Think Tank Addresses Price Discovery (4/3/2002)
New Report Concludes Packer Ownership Proposal Could Cost Cattl Industry $3.5 Billion (3/18/2002)
Statement By NCBA Regarding Market Volatility Following Rumors of Foot and Mouth Disease (3/15/2002)
Invasive Weeds Need Controlling, Eradication NCBA And PLC Testify (3/14/2002)
NEW REPORT ADDS TO CONFUSION ON PACKER OWNERSHIP ISSUE (3/13/2002)
Current Consumer News (3/9/2002)
Policy News Releases (3/9/2002)
Checkoff News Releases (3/9/2002)
Terry Stokes to Take Helm at National Cattlemen's Beef Association (3/7/2002)
New Materials Designed To Boost Mark Of Quality Program (3/5/2002)
NCBA Helps Bring About Government Support For Increased Beef Promotions In Japan (3/4/2002)
Expanded Trade Agreements Should Set Precedent for Eliminating Trade Barriers (2/19/2002)
ND Stockman's Association Letter -- September 10, 2001 (2/19/2002)
Industry News (2/19/2002)
Idaho Cattle Association Letter to Idaho Auctions -- August 30, 2001 (2/19/2002)
Nevada Cattlemen's Association Letter -- September 10, 2001 (2/19/2002)
Health of U.S. Cattle Herd must be Top Priority when Considering Importation of Australian Cattle (2/18/2002)
NCBA Elevates Live Cattle Marketing Council (2/12/2002)
Consumer Acceptance Of Irradiated Beef Grows (2/12/2002)
Beef Demand Index Climbs 5.7 Percent in 2001 (2/12/2002)
SIixty-Eight Percent of Beef Producers Support Checkoff, Survey Says (2/12/2002)
Beef Board Appoints New Operating, Executive Committees (2/11/2002)
Policy to Support Cattle Producer Agenda Advanced at Industry Annual Convention (2/11/2002)
Cattle Producers Support Voluntary Producer Controlled & Directed Country of Origin Labeling (2/11/2002)
W.D. Farr Receives First-Ever Swan Leadership Award (2/9/2002)
New NCBA President Urges Continued Cooperation in Cattle Industry (2/9/2002)
NCBA and Merial Partner for 11th Year for Producer Benefits (2/9/2002)
National Environmental Honor Awarded to Iowa Farm (2/8/2002)
Beef Industry Offers ‘Princess’ Program To Girl Scouts (2/8/2002)
IRM “TIPS FOR PROFIT” WINNERS NAMED (2/7/2002)
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECOGNIZES BEEF INDUSTRY LEADER (2/7/2002)
Turning Points to Beef Demand Success
Consumer Appetite for Beef Prevails
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO MAKES NEW BEEF VALUE CUTS EASY FOR MEAT CUTTERS (2/6/2002)
Council for Women’s Nutrition Solutions and Speaking of Women’s Health Build on Success (2/6/2002)
New Beef Value Cuts Increase Options for Beef at the Meat Case (2/6/2002)
Beef Ad Campaign Speaks To Pre-teen Girls (2/6/2002)
USDA DENIES STAY IN MCRAE CASE FOR NONPAYMENT OF BEEF CHECKOFF (2/1/2002)
USDA ORDERS KANSAS CATTLEMAN TO PAY CHECKOFF WITHIN 70 DAYS (1/31/2002)
Beef Producers Team With Taco Bell® To Boost New Steak Product (1/24/2002)
Stronger Retail, Restaurant Marketing are Goals of Beef Checkoff -- October 1, 2001 (1/23/2002)
USDA Helps Move Beef through Supply Chain (1/22/2002)
BEEF BOARD RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY2001 (1/22/2002)
Statement by NCBA Regarding the U.S. Dept of Agriculture's Captive Supply Report (1/21/2002)
"BEEF USA" CONSIDERED FOR NEW NAME OF NCBA (1/18/2002)
TCFA Memo to Livestock Market Operators in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico (Adobe Help) -- August 27
Beef Timeline -- January 12, 2002
Cow/Calf Caucus Memo to LMA -- August 21, 2001
Checkoff Questions and Answers -- January 12, 2002
SEARCH IS ON FOR CATTLE ORGANIZATION CEO (1/17/2002)
Statement by Lynn Corwell, President of NCBA regading Proceedings in LMA Lawsuit (1/16/2002)
Statement by NCBA regarding Vet Services of the Animal and Plant Inspection's Service PublicMeetings (1/11/2002)
Charter Decision, November 1, 2002
SEVEN VIE FOR NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD (1/9/2002)
USDA Secretary Veneman to Speak at Cattle Industry Convention (1/9/2002)
Chuck Schroeder Leaving NCBA (1/9/2002)
YOUTH MEDIA HEAR POSITIVE BEEF MESSAGE THROUGH (1/9/2002)
Statement on Supreme Court Mushroom Checkoff Decision Dan Hammond, Chairman (1/3/2002)
STATEMENT BYGeorge Hall, President Regarding IBP’s Acceptance of Tyson Bid (1/3/2002)
USDA WATER RULE EMPHASIZES FAIRNESS IN MEAT PROCESSING (1/3/2002)
STATEMENT BY George Hall, President Regarding Nutrition Labeling for Meat and Poultry Products (1/3/2002)
STATEMENT BY Brice Lee, Chairman, Regarding EPA Publishing Proposed CAFO Regulation in Federal Regi (1/3/2002)
STATEMENT BY George Hall, President Regarding Verification of Beef Checkoff Petition Signatures (1/3/2002)
STATEMENT BY George Hall, President Regarding Verification of Beef Checkoff Petition Signatures (1/3/2002)
RESCINDING QUALITY GRADE GIVES CONSUMERS MORE CHOICE (1/3/2002)
SIGNIFICANT HEALTH BENEFITS LINKED TO UNIQUE FATTY ACID FOUND NATURALLY IN BEEF (1/3/2002)
INFORMATION AND STATEMENT BY Chuck Schroeder, CEO Regarding BSE and the U.S. Cattle Industry (1/3/2002)
STATEMENT BY George Hall, President, Regarding Injunction on Checkoff Producer Communications (1/3/2002)
STATEMENT BY all organizations Regarding Efforts to Prevent BSE in the United States (1/3/2002)
NCBA, BEEF BOARD COVER CATTLE COUNTRY WITH CRITICAL INFORMATION ON FMD, BSE (1/3/2002)
OREGON, CALIFORNIA CITIZENS PROTEST DECISION LEAVING RANCHERS, FARMERS WITHOUT WATER THIS (1/3/2002)