PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release December 10, 2024 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Convenes Annual Meeting, Looks Ahead to 2025 The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) convened in San Antonio, Texas last week for their Annual Meeting, presented by Anipro Xtraformance Nutrition and AgRisk Advisors, and in partnership with USCA affiliate …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release November 26, 2024 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Responds to Secretary of Agriculture Nomination WASHINGTON – This week, President-Elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of Brooke Rollins for the position of Secretary of Agriculture. The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) congratulates Rollins on this significant nomination. …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release November 14, 2024 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Congratulates Sen. John Thune on Senate Majority Leader Role WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John Thune (R-SD) was elected as the next Senate majority leader this week as the chamber looks ahead to January. The United States …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release November 5, 2024 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Meeting in Texas to Set Policy for the Year AheadAnnual Meeting Dec. 5 – 7 Features Industry Issue Panels SAN ANTONIO, TX – The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) will host their 2024 Annual Meeting December 5 …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 9, 2024 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Commends USDA for Steps to Improve Competition and Fairness USCA is Eager to Submit Comments and Continue Momentum WASHINGTON – Yesterday, USDA announced several steps to improve competition and ensure fairness in the livestock marketplace. Among those was …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 27, 2024 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Establishes Policy Regarding mRNA Technologies In response to ongoing work across related industries regarding the use of mRNA vaccines, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association has taken steps to include this new subject matter within its official Policy Book. USCA initially …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 9, 2024 CONTACT Kalina Reini USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairs kalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Past President Kenny Graner Appointed to Ag Trade Advisory Committee Washington – U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) past president Kenny Graner was recently appointed to the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals and Animal Products. “We are …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 1, 2024 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 Cattle Producers Forum Focuses on Solving Issues by Finding Common GroundEvent Brought Together Producers from Four Associations Billings, MT – Last week, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) cohosted the Cattle Producer’s Forum with the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) in Billings, Montana …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 30, 2024 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 United States Cattlemen’s Association Supports Representative Hageman’s Resolution to Block Mandatory EID, Calls on Industry to Reinvigorate the Cattle ID Working Group Billings, MT – The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) announced their support of Representative Harriet Hageman’s (R-WY) …
Event to Address Key Issues Including Markets, Trade, Tax Climate, Livestock Risk Protection, Labor Challenges, and Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Billings, Montana — The Cattle Producers’ Forum is set to take place in Billings, Montana on July 23-24, 2024. Co-hosted by the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) and the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), and presented by headline sponsor, …
USCA Pens Letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson In a May 9 letter, USCA President Justin Tupper expressed opposition to any restrictions on SNAP in upcoming Farm Bill. “Restricting SNAP purchases is a slippery slope that could be easily misused and manipulated in future Farm Bill negotiations or Administration priorities,” he wrote. …
March 11, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the finalization of a rule that would solidify voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claims. The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has worked tirelessly to clarify years of confusion at the consumer level regarding the labeling of US beef products. Starting in 2017, USCA’s Director Emeritus Leo …