S6 E3: Sorting through top priorities at CattleCon 2026 (New World screwworm, dietary guidelines and more)
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Sigrid Johanes discusses the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans and threats to cattle at CattleCon 2026.
National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johanes is back on Sorting Pen. In this episode from CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Sigrid shares about the years of work behind the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Also hear the latest on the threats of New World screwworm and the Asian Longhorned Tick. Episode Resources: Secretary Kennedy's Selfie from CattleConProgressive Farmer: "Kennedy to Cattlemen: Produce More Beef After Pyramid Reve...
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