WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today reintroduced the Fence Line Fairness Act in the 119th Congress. This legislation would create a formal mediation process for land boundary disputes between …
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Rounds Reintroduces Legislation to Address Anti-Competitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry
by Colton YoungWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) recently reintroduced bipartisan legislation to address anticompetitive practices in the meat and poultry …
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USCA Announces Support of Efforts to Block Mandatory EID
by Colter BrownBillings, MT – The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) announced their support of Representative Harriet Hageman’s (R-WY) joint resolution to block the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) rule …
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Op-Ed: Tax Bill Reflects Needs of Rural and Agricultural Communities
by Colter BrownBy Chris Skorupa, Rural & Agricultural Council of America Producers understand how unique the agriculture business climate is – there are high upfront costs in equipment, land, and labor, unpredictable …
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Opinion: USCA Supports Animal ID System that Works for All Producers
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) is reiterating its call to strengthen and establish a national animal identification system that works for, and is accountable to, all producers. USCA says there …
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On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) announced that an aytpical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, has been found in …
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USDA Proposes New Rule to Close “Product of the USA” Loophole
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding …
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Cattlemen Raise Concerns with Executive Order on Biotechnology
by Colter BrownLast week, the White House announced an Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. It outlines a “a whole-of-government approach to …
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On Monday December 21, 2020, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) submitted comments regarding proposed changes to the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance program administered by the U.S. Department …
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Ranchers Concerned About Changes to Pasture, Rangeland & Forage Insurance Program
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) says there could be storm clouds on the horizon for livestock producers who utilize USDA’s Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance program …