Federal grazing has long been an issue of contention with some groups calling for the removal of livestock from public grazing lands. Yet, livestock grazing still takes place on about 250 million acres of public lands, most of those are located in the Western United States. During many seasons of the year, federal grazing is a major source of forage for ranches in the areas, and support for local economies. 

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has chosen the winner of the National Anthem Contest — Franki Moscato of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. As the winner of the 10th annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook, Moscato will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans. Attendees will hear her during the Opening General Session as well as at the Friday night “Party Gras” concert.

The Academy Award-nominated writer behind the hit series Yellowstone Taylor Sheridan will be joining NCBA as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show’s opening session.

Last week, the National Security Memorandum to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of U.S. Food and Agriculture was signed. This new memorandum allows the federal government to identify threats facing domestic supply and enhance national preparedness and response. 

Applications are being accepted until March 10, 2023, for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers across the nation.

Four finalists have been selected for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) tenth annual National Anthem Singing Contest.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, in conjunction with the Public Lands Council, is offering internships for the fall, spring, and summer semesters in Washington, D.C.

NCF is accepting applications for their W.D. Farr Scholarships, which will award two graduate students with $15,000 each to support their future careers.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will be holding its annual convention in New Orleans February 1-3, 2023. There are a number of ways to get involved, and potentially, get a free trip including the national anthem contest, cattle industry scholarships, and internships.

The NCBA awarded Utah ranch JY Ferry & Son, Inc. with the National Environmental Stewardship Award at NCBA’s annual summer business meeting this year. Honored for outstanding environmental stewardship, the Ferry family has a 100-year history of conservation tactics that focus on water conservation, energy, and protecting natural resources. John Ferry is a fourth-generation rancher on his family operation who raises corn, silage, and other cash crops.