Member Alert: Secretary Perdue Launches Beef Price Investigation

In our original letter requesting short-term, temporary relief for producers impacted by the COVID19 pandemic, USCA requested increased oversight of marketplace activities to seek out anticompetitive buying practices and other price manipulation tactics. Since then, multiple Senators have issued their own statements requesting similar investigations. We’re appreciative of those Members of Congress who have elevated this issue through press, letters, …

FSIS Responds to USCA Petition on Truthful Labeling

(WASHINGTON) – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) officially responded today to the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) petition regarding accurate labeling of beef products. The petition requested FSIS to amend the Agency’s Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book to provide that any beef labeled as “Made in the USA”, “Product of the …

Member Alert: Congress Urges USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance

MEMBER ALERT: Following President Donald Trump’s signing of the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package, nearly 150 Members of Congress penned a letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “quickly deliver relief to producers as we work to lessen the economic impact of this pandemic”. The bipartisan letter, led by Sen. John Thune (R-SD), Sen. Catherine …

Member Alert: Senate Passes COVID19 Stimulus Package

MEMBER ALERT: In the earlier hours of Thursday morning, the Senate passed the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package on a 96-0 vote. Four Senators refrained from voting ‘out of an abundance of caution’ so as not to endanger the health of their colleagues. The House will consider the bill on Friday, with Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling for a “voice vote” …

Winter 2020 Edition

As we look ahead to what 2020 may bring, I am honored to serve as the next president of the United States Cattlemen’s Association. My term officially started upon election at the 2019 USCA Board of Directors Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. I follow in the footsteps of an incredible leader and friend, past president Kenny Graner, and am grateful …

USCA Statement on Efforts to Restore U.S. Cattle Markets

(WASHINGTON) — Following Congressional efforts to provide immediate, short-term relief for U.S. cattle producers during these historic times, United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Dr. Brooke Miller issued the following statement: “USCA would like to recognize efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to keep the U.S. agriculture system running as smoothly as possible and providing certainty in uncertain …

Temporary Hours of Service Exemption for Livestock Haulers

(March 18, 2020) — Due to the COVID-19 emergency relief effort, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has exempted livestock haulers from compliance with federal Hours of Service rules that limit drive time until at least April 12. Drivers wishing to haul under this exemption are suggested to print out and keep in their cab a copy of the Expanded …

Saddle Tradition Continues

USCA Member Roddy Rost and Nutra-Lix, Inc. Salesman J.D. Steen (BILLINGS) – Nutra-Lix, Inc. and the United States’ Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) continued their annual tradition of awarding a custom-made saddle to a lucky USCA member this year at the Montana Agri-Trade Exposition in Billings, Mont. The annual drawing has served to encourage membership and participation in USCA. The Montana Agri-Trade Exposition is …

USDA MRP and FSIS Issue Joint Statement on COVID-19

Please see below for a joint statement issued by USDA Under Secretaries Mindy Brashears and Greg Ibach on how the USDA plans to handle challenges associated with COVID-19.  The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association will continue to monitor this ongoing issue and provide timely updates like this one.  ATTENTION: CATTLE PRODUCERS  In the instance Congress passes a livestock indemnity program that the U.S. Department …