strong bond between sportsmen and ranchers . America ’ s farmers and ranchers both feed the world and host a wide range of wildlife on their working lands , and have done so for generations . Together , we are ensuring our natural resources and our food security are provided for .”
NCBA Commends Transportation Dept . & FMCSA For Extension of HOS Exemption
The National Cattlemen ’ s Beef Association ( NCBA ) released the following statement in response to the U . S . Department of Transportation ’ s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( DOT- FMCSA ) announcement of a 30 day extension to the Hours of Service ( HOS ) exemption for livestock and feed haulers :
“ Livestock haulers are crucial to keeping beef moving through the supply chain and on to grocery store shelves . We thank DOT and FMCSA for extending this exemption and giving crucial relief to critical infrastructure ,” said NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs , Allison Rivera . “ While this is a win for the cattle industry , more still needs to be done . NCBA will continue to work with Congress and the Trump Administration , to find a permanent fix for Hour of Service regulations .
“ I know firsthand how important it is for dietary guidance to be practical , flexible , and clear ,” Twisselman said in a public online hearing . “ Two years ago , I began my journey to better health . I ’ ve lost more than 125 pounds through small life changes , regular exercise and a healthy diet . I ’ ve also built a successful weight loss and life coaching business to empower others to do the same .”
Twisselman urged federal officials to build on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee ’ s ( DGAC ’ s ) recommendation to include lean meat in a healthy diet by clearly identifying beef as a lean meat option and highlighting ways to achieve that recommendation by naming specific lean meat cuts like sirloin or 95 % lean ground beef . She also called on officials to highlight beef as a common , readily available source for essential nutrients like iron , zinc and B-vitamins .
“ Lean beef is a versatile , affordable , nutrient-dense , and delicious protein source for a healthy and balanced diet . From my herd to yours , thank you for guiding Americans toward healthier diets with beef ,” Twisselman concluded .
Over the past two years , NCBA has worked closely with the DGAC , USDA , and HHS to keep new dietary guidelines focused on sound science and nutrition , and as a result , the final draft guidelines recognize beef ’ s role in a healthy diet , including the essential role of beef ’ s nutrients at every life stage . NCBA has provided extensive written and oral commentary through both the Center for Public Policy and the Beef Checkoff . NCBA , on behalf of the Beef Checkoff , submitted 21 sets of unique comments , providing over 100 research studies that comprehensively review the scientific evidence supporting the critical role beef plays in a healthy diet .
Rancher Loses 125 Pounds , Thanks In Part to Healthy , Nutritious , Lean Beef
Sixth-generation California rancher Kiah Twisselman told officials with the U . S . Departments of Agriculture ( USDA ) and Health and Human Services ( HHS ) about her first-hand experience with the benefits of beef in her diet and urged them to do more to encourage beef as part of a healthy diet as they finalize new federal dietary guidelines . Twisselman testified on behalf of the National Cattlemen ’ s Beef Association ( NCBA ), the nation ’ s oldest and largest national organization representing America ’ s cattle producers .
• OCTOBER 2020
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