Yesterday was another good day in the Capitol for cattle producers; Governor Heineman signed LB 667, which clarifies fence law. Essentially, the bill performs four functions. First, it establishes clear legislative intent changes in resolving fencing disputes at any level. Second, it states that adjoining landowner’s responsibilities are to be borne in just proportion when constructing and maintaining a fence line. Third, it highlights the legal standard of a fence line. Fourth, it removes the statutory demand of zoning from current law.

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Nebraska Cattlemen appreciates Senator Mike Johanns’ leadership in urging Congress to immediately ratify the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) - one of the most important bilateral trade agreements in the history of the U.S. beef industry.

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Many Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) members, leadership and staff attended the Cattle Industry Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas and represented NC policy during the event that ended Jan. 30. NC members met during the NC Caucus and received updates on issues and proposed resolutions that would be discussed during committee meetings. NC members then represented NC’s policy at the various committee meetings concerning issues such as price reporting, natural resource easements, public access to private lands, brucellosis, non-ambulatory animals, taxes, beef quality assurance and many more. Several Nebraskans were named to leadership positions.

Nebraska Cattlemen, in partnership with Sand County Foundation, is seeking nominations for the 2010 Leopold Conservation Award in Nebraska. The Award, which is comprised of $10,000 and an Aldo Leopold crystal, recognizes Nebraska landowners who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and sustainable management of natural resources. The Leopold Conservation Award is presented in honor of famed conservationist and author Aldo Leopold who called for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage.

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The Nebraska Cattlemen Board of Directors has completed its review of legislation proposed in the Legislature. The NC Legislative Committee reviewed and recommended positions to the Board on 150 bills related to NC policy or with potential to effect Nebraska cattle operations. All six NC Committee chairs and vice-chairs analyzed proposed legislation recommending positions for leadership and staff to achieve.

Seeking to secure an advantage for U.S. beef producers over competitors from other countries selling beef to South Korea, the Nebraska Cattlemen approved a resolution today that it will promote at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention next week in San Antonio

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The stretch of cold and snowy weather that began before Christmas turned the holiday into a shoveling party for many cattle raisers, including Doug and Amber Ferguson, located south of Beatrice near Blue Springs.

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Nebraska Cattlemen members attending their NC Annual Business Meeting in Kearney earlier this month accepted the recommendations from the Strategic Planning Task Force and approved its five-point plan. It includes this updated NC mission statement: Working for Nebraska beef producers providing leadership, education and representation. The plan’s first point is that Nebraska should be the “beef epicenter” for the United States.

The Show Went On. Despite a monstrous snow storm during the start of the NC Convention, cattle producers were able to tend to business both on their operations and for their industry. NC members cared for their animals during the storm and then hoofed it to Kearney for the annual Convention.
Members discussed and approved many policies including three resolutions from the Animal Health and Nutrition Committee