S6 E3: Sorting through top priorities at CattleCon 2026 (New World screwworm, dietary guidelines and more)

Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast

Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
S6 E3: Sorting through top priorities at CattleCon 2026 (New World screwworm, dietary guidelines and more)
Feb 10, 2026 Season 6 Episode 3
California Cattlemen's Association

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. 

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