October 21, 2025 The Honorable Donald J. TrumpPresident of the United StatesThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, D.C. 20500 RE: U.S. Beef Industry, Imports, and America’s Food Security Dear Mr. President, On behalf of the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) and America’s independent cattle producers, we write regarding your recent announcement proposing beef imports from Argentina as a means to …
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 20, 2025 CONTACT Jenna Stanton USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairsjenna@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Comments on President Trump’s Remarks Regarding Beef Prices and Proposed Imports from Argentina Washington D.C.- U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Justin Tupper issued the following statement in response to today’s public remarks by President Trump suggesting action to lower beef …
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseOctober17, 2025 CONTACT Jenna Stanton USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairsjenna@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Responds to President Trump’s Comments on Beef Prices WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recent comments from the White House—promising action to address beef costs in response to consumer concerns—risk obscuring the real story: America’s ranchers have weathered years of rising …
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 04, 2025 CONTACT Jenna Stanton USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairsjenna@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 US Cattlemen’s Association Calls for Tough Action at USTR Section 301 Hearing:Demands Enforceable Standards on Brazil’s Beef Trade Washington, D.C. — The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA), represented by Trade Counsel Sheridan McKinney, delivered irrefutable testimony this week before the …
It is with incredible sadness that the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association shares the sudden and tragic news of the passing of our dear friend and former colleague, Lia Biondo. Lia lost her life doing what she loved most… riding horses with friends in Montana on July 24, 2025. Lia served the USCA in many capacities, including as our Director of Federal …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 22, 2025 CONTACT Jenna Stanton USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairsjenna@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Congratulates Dudley Hoskins on USDA Under Secretary Nomination, Urges Swift Floor Action Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced the nomination of Dudley Hoskins to the position of USDA …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 7, 2025 CONTACT Jenna Stanton USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairsjenna@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Comments on Legislative Passage of ‘The One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) commented on the successful passage of “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill”, which includes several provisions critical to the U.S. …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 1, 2025 CONTACT Jenna Stanton USCA Director of Policy and Public Affairsjenna@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Calls USDA Plan to Reopen Southern Ports to Livestock Imports Premature During NWS Outbreak WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Cattlemen’s Association issued the following statement regarding USDA’s announcement to reopen southern ports: “USCA is strongly concerned …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release May 13, 2025 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Brings Producer Voices and Priorities to Washington in 2025 DC Fly-In Washington, D.C. – The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) brought cattle producers from across the country to the nation’s capital for its 2025 DC Fly-In, May 5-6, …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release May 12, 2025 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 US Cattlemen’s Association Applauds USDA’s Decisive Action to Close U.S.-Mexico Border in Response to New World Screwworm Threat Washington, DC — The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) expressed its sincere appreciation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decisive …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 10, 2025 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Commends Senators on Reintroducing Special Investigator BillLegislation Would Create an Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within USDA WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), along with …
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 14, 2025 CONTACT Kalina ReiniUSCA Director of Policy and Public Affairskalina@wssdc.com (202) 870-0156 USCA Congratulates Newly Confirmed Secretary RollinsCommends Senate for Quick Confirmation WASHINGTON — On Thursday, February 13, the Senate overwhelmingly voted (72-28) to confirm Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture. United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) President Justin Tupper …