WASHINGTON (Dec. 3, 2019) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the nation’s oldest and largest national organization representing American cattle producers, today reaffirmed its policy supporting voluntary country-of-origin labeling …
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Today, U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced a resolution supporting the reestablishment of a country-of-origin labeling (COOL) program. The resolution puts forth a firm statement of support for COOL, which …
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Bill Introduced to Keep Foreign Beef from Receiving “Product of the U.S.A.” Label
South Dakota Senators Mike Rounds and John Thune today introduced a bill to keep beef born, raised and slaughtered in foreign countries from receiving a “Product of the U.S.A.” label. …
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Today, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) filed a petition for rulemaking with the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to address “Product of the U.S.A.” and “Made in …
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Despite Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling having been repealed for almost 4 years now, the regulation seems to have found new life in Washington. 27 freshmen House Democrats sent a …
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Written by Chelcie Cargill, Lobbyist – Montana Farm Bureau, Melville, MT I firmly believe Montana farmers and ranchers care deeply about developing and growing consumer confidence and trust in …
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Opinion: Montana Cattlemen’s Association Frustrated Over Lack of COOL Law
Written by Jim Baker, President of the Montana Cattlemen’s Association The Montana Cattlemen’s Association is very disappointed that the Montana Legislature refused to enact a Montana Country of Origin …
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Senator Al Olszewksi (R – Kalispell) introduced Senate Bill 206 on Monday to require country-of-origin (COOL) placarding for beef and pork at retail stores in Montana. The bill would require …
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Meatingplace.com reports: While the Trump administration prepares to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is …
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Meatingplace.com reports: A group of South Dakota state congressmen has introduced a bill that would require retail beef products sold in the state to bear a country-of-origin label. After more than …
