Beltway Beef Podcast: Insights from the U.S. – E.U. Collaboration Platform on Agriculture

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, we discuss NCBA’s involvement in the U.S. – E.U. Collaboration Platform on Agriculture and the first event with European agriculture officials held in the United States. Idaho rancher and NCBA Policy Division Chair Kim Brackett joins to share information on her participation in the Collaboration Platform on Agriculture as a panelist discussing the cattle industry’s commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart served as a moderator at the U.S. – E.U. meeting and offers her perspective on the conversations occurring between American and European agriculture leaders. Finally, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus joins the conversation to explain the importance of these international meetings, NCBA’s work to promote the U.S. cattle industry overseas, and our relationship building with European agriculture officials.