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  • Radical change proposed for state brand committee

    Al Davis, Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska|Feb 5, 2025

    The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska are expressing alarm at a bill proposed by Sen. Teresa Ibach which would bring a significant change to how brand inspection is conducted if it were to pass. The bill, LB 646, would exempt feedlots from inspection and would put a significant fiscal dent in the ability of the Nebraska Brand Committee to do its work. Ibach's bill follows a lengthy period of dissatisfaction by feedlots about how fees are assessed for inspection. As it is today, every feedlot...