(MARCH 31, 2021)- On Monday, U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) reintroduced the Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act, bipartisan legislation to reform the Hours of Service (HOS) and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Further, the bill would delay enforcement of the ELD rule until the required reforms are formally proposed by …
(MARCH 24, 2021) – On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced a bill to require each U.S. meat processing facility that slaughters over 125,000 head of cattle each year to purchase fifty percent of their weekly volume of beef slaughter on the open or ‘spot’ market. Other co-sponsors of the bill include Senators Tina Smith (D-MN); Ron Wyden …
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(MARCH 5, 2021) – The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) was disappointed by a recent media statement which blatantly misrepresented the years of hard work undertaken by USCA and its members to secure truth in labeling on U.S. beef products and alternative proteins. In response, USCA President Brooke Miller issued this brief statement: “In a time when it is more important than ever …
(MARCH 4) – This Friday, March 5 at 6:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, join USCA’s Lia Biondo, Justin Tupper, and Brett Crosby as we break down the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021 section-by-section. The legislation seeks to accomplish two main goals: ensuring regionally sufficient negotiated cash trade, and equipping producers with more information to aid marketing decisions. We’ll broadcast live …
(MARCH 2, 2021) – Today, U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021. The legislation seeks to accomplish two main goals: ensuring regionally sufficient negotiated cash trade, and equipping producers with more information to aid marketing decisions. Other cosponsors of the bill include Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Mike Braun (R-IN). United …
(MARCH 1, 2021) – On Tuesday, February 23, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), joined by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support small meat and poultry processors. The Strengthening Local Processing Act will increase options for local livestock and poultry producers and assist smaller facilities as they adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic …
(FEBRUARY 25, 2021) – On Tuesday, February 23, the Senate confirmed the 32nd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Tom Vilsack. United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Brooke Miller issued the following statement: “USCA congratulates Secretary Vilsack on his confirmation to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. His unique experience of having previously served in this position means that he will …
(FEBRUARY 22, 2021) – On Wednesday, February 17, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the establishment of a new Dealer Statutory Trust to Protect Livestock Sellers. United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) Vice President and Marketing & Competition Committee Chair Justin Tupper issued the following statement: “USCA has worked hand-in-hand with the Livestock Marketing Association to help establish a Dealer …
(FEBRUARY 19) – The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) calls for the immediate halt of beef imports from Namibia following reports of recent outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country. Namibia’s livestock industry is divided into two zones by the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF). The VCF, built in the mid-1960s, stands more than 550 miles long, and is passable …
(FEBRUARY 11, 2021) – On Thursday, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) sent a letter to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council regarding the enforcement of President Joe Biden’s Buy American mandate, signed on January 25, 2021. With the existence of the current loophole that allows for imported beef to claim the “Product of the U.S.A.” label, it is virtually impossible …
Join the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association for a #FactsOnlyFriday livestream this Friday, February 19 at 6:00 PM MST to learn more about how you can earn extra income through what some are calling the “AirBnB” for the sportsmen community. Rent out the land you are already managing through sound ranching and grazing principles! LandTrust CEO Nic De Castro will continue the conversation we …