Beltway Beef Podcast: What the SEC’s Greenhouse Gas Rule Means for Cattle Producers

Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country.

On this episode, NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart joins to analyze the final greenhouse gas disclosure rule issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The initial rule could have subjected farmers and ranchers to extremely burdensome emissions reporting requirements, but thanks to NCBA advocacy, the final rule removed the most damaging provisions in a major win for producers. Hart explains how NCBA engaged with the SEC to educate policymakers on the unintended consequences of the rule. She also describes NCBA’s grassroots advocacy efforts, including over 7,000 producer comments sent to the SEC, that were critical for helping us win this fight.