NCBA's Grassroots Videos Show Support Of "One Big Beautiful Bill"


WASHINGTON - Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) released a series of grassroots videos featuring hardworking family farmers and ranchers who need Congress to deliver lasting tax relief by passing the "One Big Beautiful Bill."

"Across the nation, farming and ranching families are thinking about how their cattle operation stays in business for future generations. Legislation that reduces the Death Tax, cuts taxes across the board, and helps farmers and ranchers keep more of their hard-earned money is how we keep America's agricultural legacy going strong for future generations," said NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. "Cattle producers' message to Congress is simple: pass the 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'"

Kevin Kester, California Rancher

Kevin Kester is a fifth-generation rancher raising cattle in California, just outside of Paso Robles. Kevin runs the ranch with his wife, June, his son, and his daughters. Now, his extended family is also part of the ranch, and he is blessed to have his 6 grandchildren starting to help on the ranch too. Over 30 years ago, Kevin inherited the ranch from his grandfather and was hit with a $2 million tax from the IRS. He spent decades working to pay that tax bill off, and a bill that large forced him to make tremendous sacrifices to keep his ranch going. To protect his family ranch and pass it on to the next generation, Kevin needs protection from the Death Tax and Congress must act to protect family farms and ranches.

"Our tax system here in the U.S. makes it impossible, or near impossible, for a fifth-generation rancher like me to be able to pass [my ranch] on to the next generation--my kids or my grandkids."

Click Here to watch Kevin's Video.

Michael Cliver, Pennsylvania Cattle Producer

Michael Cliver is a cattle rancher and auctioneer in Pennsylvania. From producing maple syrup to also picking up jobs in town, Michael and his family have embraced new ways to keep their ranch profitable and protect the heritage of their family operation. By voting yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill, Michael says policymakers can protect his ranch and ensure it is passed down to future generations.

"We are losing ranches in agriculture because of taxes, so we need to have this Big Beautiful Bill that helps and supports farms to reduce some of these tax liabilities."

Click Here to watch Michael's Video.

Jeff Reed, Missouri Cattle Producer

Jeff Reed is a Missouri cattle producer and the President of the Missouri Cattlemen's Association. He and his wife run their cattle operation with the hope of passing it on to their children one day. To make that dream a reality, the Reeds need Congress to pass the tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which will protect not only their livelihood but the legacy of farms and ranches across the country.

"Up behind me here is our house, up on the hill up here. My four-year old and my four-month old boys are there this morning and I'm hoping that one day we can pass on this ranch to them and hope that you would be able to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill--get those tax repeals going to just save farms and ranches across the United States."

Click Here to watch Jeff's Video.

Michael Hunt, Wisconsin Cattle Farmer

Michael Hunt is a fifth-generation farmer in Wisconsin raising cattle where his family has been for over 150 years. Hunt runs the farm alongside his wife and children, with hopes that his kids will be the farm's sixth-generation operators one day.

"The single biggest threat to family farm operations in the United States right now is the estate tax limitations. There's no possible way with the rising real estate values that are occurring in rural America, for production agriculture to shoulder the cost burden of estate tax when the first generation passes on."

Click Here to watch Michael's Video

Zane Gross, Ohio Cattle Farmer

Zane Gross is a first-generation cattle farmer in Ohio who dreams of growing his farm so his children and future grandchildren can carry on the operation. Unfortunately, rising taxes pose a threat to his dream. Zane is urging Congress to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill to protect America's family farms and ranches and strengthen our food security by making sure farmers stay in business.

"Every year, taxes continue to increase and being taxed left and right in everything that we do truly affects our ability to be profitable and to grow our operation. We love our way of life, and we want to do our part in feeding the world and being stewards of the land. And now it's time to do your part. As a cattle producer in Ohio, I'm asking Congress to step up and pass the One Big Beautiful Bill."

Click Here to watch Zane's video.

Thomas Bryant, Florida Cattle Producer

Thomas Bryant is a cattle producer in Lakeland, Florida. He relies on a consistent tax policy for reinvesting in his business, including raising cattle, growing hay, and producing seeds. Thomas urges Congress to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill as it directly impacts his operation today, as well as the entire cattle industry in the future.

"As a [cattle] producer, I do rely on consistent tax policy to allow me to reinvest, invest in my business of cattle producing, hay business, and seed business. This a lifeblood to my business operation, and how I plan to move all of my succession planning with my grandkids, and moving the whole industry forward."

Click Here to watch Thomas's Video.

Deb Thummel, Missouri Cattle Producer

Deb and her husband, Jeff, raise cattle and crops in Missouri. With two generations of her family considering a future in agriculture, Deb hopes Congress passes the One Big Beautiful Bill to both help cattle producers keep more of their hard earned income as well as protect farms and ranches from the Death Tax.

"I would really like to see that bill get passed to offer us tax relief, both on the income tax side and on the Death Tax side. Taxes eat into our ability to maintain and improve our operation, and they also impede the ability for farmers and ranchers to pass their operations down to the next generation."

Click Here to watch Deb's Video

In addition to these stories, NCBA sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urging passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) has represented America's cattle producers since 1898, preserving the heritage and strength of the industry through education and public policy. As the largest association of cattle producers, NCBA works to create new markets and increase demand for beef. Efforts are made possible through membership contributions. To join, contact NCBA at 1-866-BEEF-USA or membership@beef.org.

Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)