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Cattlemen Urge Congress to Pass Tax Relief and Ag Priorities

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged Congress to swiftly pass the House reconciliation package, which contains crucial tax relief and agricultural policy priorities that support America’s hardworking family farmers and ranchers.

“Raising cattle is a difficult business and around the country, family farmers and ranchers are wondering how they can keep their operations going for the next generation. This is why we need Congress to step up and pass the reconciliation bill that delivers tax relief, helps producers keep more of their hard-earned money, and protects the cattle industry against foreign animal disease,” said NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane.

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