This Month's Topics
As I prepared to email off my monthly article, I couldn’t help thinking that we have all heard so much about the USDA proposed rule on traceability. In spite of the almost constant barrage of information on this issue, I feel it is extremely important to us, especially those of us in an almost exclusive export state such as Nevada. So sit back, enjoy a few more moments in the warmth of the house before stepping outside and allow me to stand on my soapbox for a short spell.
A few years back, the industry overwhelmingly rejected the federal government’s attempt at a National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Now we are staring down the barrel of a proposed rule that will in effect institute NAIS through the back door.
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Cattlemen from all over the state of Nevada gathered at the Annual Convention held at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden, Nevada November 14 -16. The joint convention brought together Cattlemen, CattleWomen and Woolgrowers to discuss issues of importance and establish policy. There were over 200 producers who attended this year’s convention. We enjoyed having the meeting in Minden and look forward to another convention soon on the West Side of the state. Next year’s convention will be in Winnemucca.
During the three day event, the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association’s five policy committees met to establish policy on private lands, public lands, livestock issues and animal health, taxation, and research and education.