I can’t believe it’s already November. Hopefully everyone is surviving a busy weaning and shipping season. There is definitely no shortage of work to be done here at NCA headquarters.
The Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention is right around the corner. We have an engaging line up of speakers and events that will surely keep you informed and up to date with issues that impact our industry. At Convention, not only are Nevada Cattlemen’s Association (NCA) members in attendance, but members of the Nevada Land Action Association (NLAA), Nevada CattleWomen, Inc., Nevada Wool Growers, Nevada Central Grazing Committee, Nevada Rangeland Resource Commission, vendors that provide services to the beef cattle industry and guest speakers to celebrate the Nevada Livestock Industry. NCA staff and officers are working hard to provide a memorable and educational experience. Please be sure to come to the convention and learn more about how NCA is working to increase public awareness of the Nevada livestock industry and make sure your voice is heard. Registration for the convention is on our website- nevadacattlemen.org. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please call the office at 1-775-738-9214 or email nca@nevadabeef.org.
On the policy front, we saw a wild ending to the fiscal year in Congress. As Congress rushed to pass multiple appropriations bills to fund the government for the next year, there were several attempts to lump pieces of legislation into the must pass funding bills. One such piece of legislation offered by Representative Spartz from Indiana proposed to prevent any federal funds from being used to implement federal commodity checkoff programs, however, no federal funds are used to implement federal commodity checkoff programs. As such, the legislation was overwhelmingly struck down. Ultimately, Congress was able to come to an agreement to fund the government at 2023 levels for another 45-days which tees up another potential shutdown on November 17th. What will happen between now and November 17th is anyone’s guess. Hopefully by the time you read this article a new Speaker of the House will have been chosen and the dysfunction can be a little less dysfunctional.
Finally, if you have heifers and steers for sale this fall/winter and are looking to get the best bang for your buck, please consider consigning them to the upcoming Silver State Classic Calf and Yearling Sale. The special sale will start at noon on December 2nd at Fallon Livestock LLC in Fallon, NV. Fallon Livestock LLC donates a portion of the sale commission back to the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association which helps us represent you on the issues that matter. We greatly appreciate Fallon Livestock LLC’s support over the years and hope to see you at the sale.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and has a chance to slow down and enjoy time with family and friends. Till next time.