NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION
Fighting for a better future for the beef industry The NCBA continues its work in Washington to make sure the unique needs of Idaho producers are met BY ETHAN LANE
NCBA Vice President Of Government Affairs As the trusted leader and definitive voice of the U.S. cattle and beef industry, NCBA has Ethan Lane a proven track record of building strong relationships in Washington, D.C., to represent the best interests of cattle producers across the country. This past year brought a new administration and one of the most partisan political environments I can recall in recent times. This on top of proposed tax hikes, the continued battle to defend beef’s reputation, as well as efforts to mitigate supply chain issues, resulted in a chaotic year. Despite this, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association remains focused on securing critical wins for the beef industry.
LEADING THE CHARGE FOR SOUND TAX POLICY
While President Joe Biden’s announcement of the American Families Plan was the administration’s effort to provide relief and assistance to those in need, in reality, the proposed tax hikes 20 LINE RIDER FEBRUARY 2022
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would have caused devastation to the people that the administration claims to support – members of family-owned businesses, including farmers and ranchers. When these proposals were announced, NCBA led the charge to fight back. As a result of our involvement in several coalition efforts, relationships built with key lawmakers and more than 1,800 letters sent by NCBA mem-
bers from across the country to elected officials, we successfully preserved key provisions in the federal tax code in the House version of the Build Back Better Act. Protecting provisions like steppedup basis and like-kind exchanges allows for a viable business climate for cattle producers, both now and in CONTINUED, PAGE 22 www.idahocattle.org
