NCBA will testify March 22 before the House Agriculture Committee regarding the 2002 Farm Bill.

Testimony will include the cattle industry’s overall view of farm policy and industry priorities. NCBA will also have the opportunity to respond to proposals put forward by other agricultural groups.

"This hearing gives cattle producers the opportunity to influence farm policy favorably for cattle producers," said Bryan Dierlam, NCBA’s associate director of agriculture policy. "Educating members of Congress through the hearing process increases the chances that beef industry priorities will be reflected in the new farm bill."

NCBA will discuss the impact of marketing loans, raising loan rates, and farm programs on livestock production. Discussions will also include the impact of regulations on Animal Feeding Operations, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, and Total Maximum Daily Loads and on agriculture and the beef industry.