Latest News From United States Cattlemen's Association

Cowboys React To Revised Cattle Price Discovery Bill
Cowboys React To Revised Cattle Price Discovery Bill

Monday’s reveal of the Senate’s updated cattle market reform bill generated some strong opinions from a cross-section of industry stakeholders, but no consensus.

Cattle Industry Groups Hold Closed-Door Meeting to Discuss Price Imbalances
Cattle Industry Groups Hold Closed-Door Meeting to Discuss Price Imbalances

The more than $900 margin between producers and packers has the largest industry representatives, that are typically at odds, working together.

Japanese Market Fully Opened for U.S. Beef; Tariffs Remain Concern
Japanese Market Fully Opened for U.S. Beef; Tariffs Remain Concern

U.S. beef has full access into the Japanese market for the first time in 16 years, but it is still not at a level playing field compared to countries who remained in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement.

Japanese Market Fully Opened for U.S. Beef; Tariffs Remain Concern
Japanese Market Fully Opened for U.S. Beef; Tariffs Remain Concern

U.S. beef has full access into the Japanese market for the first time in 16 years, but it is still not at a level playing field compared to countries who remained in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement.

Farm Bill an Early Christmas Present for Cattlemen
Farm Bill an Early Christmas Present for Cattlemen

The farm bill is being praised by national and state organizations representing beef producers for the benefits it will provide cattlemen.

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Cattlemen Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill; Urge ‘Yes’ Votes

Both the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) and National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) are happy with elements of the farm bill.

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Cattlemen’s Groups Voice Concerns with Lab-grown Meat to USDA, FDA

State cattlemen’s groups and national organizations representing beef producers shared their concerns with lab-grown meat labeling and safety to two government agencies.

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Cattle Groups Voice Differing Opinions on Trade Deals

In separate interviews with AgriTalk representatives from two major beef industry organizations discussed major trade deals that have been negotiated recently.

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Cattlemen’s Debate: What to Call Fake Meat? Who Should Regulate?

Two cattlemen’s organizations are debating what to call lab-grown “meat,” and within that debate is who should regulate the emerging product and possible competitor to beef.

Feeder cattle finish mostly lower and hogs close lower, down 11 percent in July.
Transportation Fiasco Looming for Long Distance Cattle Hauls

A federal transportation rule might change the way cattle are moved long distance.