The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council launched a grassroots campaign opposing the new BLM conservation rule, as it has the potential to limit access to grazing on public lands and set the doors open for radical environmentalists, against the ranching community, to advance their agendas.

In general, reducing the environmental footprint of beef production through feed falls into one of two categories: crop production on the farm or ration innovation. How can we marry the two in a way that makes sense for both the feed and beef industries?

Industry leaders and stakeholders from across the dairy value chain discussed priorities, best practices, challenges and work and considered opportunities that align U.S. dairy and collectively put the industry on a path to providing sustainable solutions for people and planet during the recent 2023 Dairy Sustainability Alliance Spring Meeting.

In this episode, Tyrell and Ron Scott of Purina Animal Nutrition talk about the need for adapting nutrition guidelines as average cow size grows. Carrie also visits with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel, Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the current state of the Waters of the U.S. rules and where that leaves cattle producers. David, Tyrell and Carrie also discuss the recent BLM announcement about public land use.