The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is advocating for the expansion of meat processing capacity in the Farm Bill, with discussions ongoing in both the House and Senate to improve access to smaller processors and consumers. The NCBA is also pushing for a pilot program in the Farm Bill to allow custom exempt processors to sell beef directly to consumers within their state. Additionally, the NCBA supports the DIRECT Act, which would enable state-inspected plants to sell meat across sta