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, …

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” …

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 …

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 …

USCA Urges Immediate Action to Address Drop in Cattle Market due to COVID-19

(WASHINGTON) – The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take immediate steps to address the impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on the U.S. cattle market. Click here for the letter.  USCA President Dr. Brooke Miller, M.D. issued the following statement: “The actions that federal, state, and local government – along with private entities …

USCA Comments on Proposed Packers & Stockyards Act Regulations

(WASHINGTON) – Today, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the proposed establishment of a new regulation under the Packers and Stockyards Act, which protects fair trade, financial integrity, and competitive marketing for livestock, meat, and poultry. USCA does not believe the proposed regulation goes far enough in addressing producer concerns related …