A34-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 26, 2003 NCBA Calls For More Flexibility In COOL Rule At Spring Conference WASHINGTON, D.C. More flexibility is needed in the coun try of origin labeling program in order to lessen the burden on American producers and make promotion of U.S. product the number one goal, according to comments filed April 9 by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Asso ciation (NCBA). Coinciding with its Spring Conference, which brings hun dreds of cattlemen to Washing ton, D.C., NCBA submitted for- | ASI Announces | Format For Sessions On Country Of Origin Labeling CENTENNIAL, Colo. The American Sheep Industry Associ ation (ASI) has informed produc ers on the format for sessions on country-of-origin-labeling to be launched April 29 by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Each session will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time begin ning with opening comments from a USDA official on the vari ous aspects of the law. The initial USDA presentation will be followed by a public input session. Any participant wishing to speak will be required to sign in before the event and provide his or her name and affiliation. Speakers will present their com ments in the order in which they sign in and will be allowed three minutes to deliver their remarks. “These meetings are an excel lent opportunity for growers to be heard,” said American Sheep In dustry Association President Guy Flora. “Anyone interested in signing up to present comments may find it advantageous to re view the ASI comments before attending the meeting.” ASl’s comments, along with all other comments submitted to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, can be viewed at www.ams.usda.gov/cool/ submissions.htm. 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Charles Boyd, Mays Lick, Ky., evaluated the 102 lots. Advance Cattle Company, Nashport, Ohio, claimed re serve grand champion bull honors at the Super Star Show and Sale at the Ohio Beef Expo, March 14 in Columbus. The comments on the volun tary program are especially im portant as they will most likely influence how the mandatory rule is implemented. NCBA is calling for increased flexibility to maximize the promotional benefits of the pro gram while minimizing the costs and burden on cattle producers. “USDA must identify areas where flexibility exists in the in terpretation of the law, and areas Generator Systems Diesel or Propane, 10-500 KW, Agricultural and Industrial. 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