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New president of Idaho Farm Bureau
Idaho Ag Today
Caldwell farmer Matt Dorsey is the new president of Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, the state’s largest general farm organization.
Cattle Markets Volatile Reaction
Line on Agriculture
Why the cattle market's overreaction to the POTUS's indicates a broken system, suggesting it is too thin and overly sensitive to rumors and statements.
Part 2: Cattle Group Antitrust Case Complements POTUS' Plan
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA is pursuing a private antitrust case against meat packers, supported by credible law firms. This action complements the U.S. government's ongoing investigation into meat packer conduct, initiated during the first Trump administration and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Part 1: Cattle Group Supports POTUS Cattle Packer Probe
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA highlighted a longstanding issue where cattle prices have not reflected beef prices, with cattle prices falling from 2021 while beef prices hit records.
Antitrust Good for Cattle Industry
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA sees the new MOU between the USDA and the US Department of Justice as a good move for cattle producers.
Black Market Ear Tags, Cattle Trafficking are Cause for Concern
Line on Agriculture
Illegal cattle movement has cattle producers with R-CALF USA concerned when it comes to tring to manage the New World screwworm and keep it from entering the US.
Record Beef Prices Squeeze Herd Expansion
California Ag Today
High prices may boost profits today, but they are also making it harder for the next generation of ranchers to enter and grow in the cattle industry.
New World Screwworm Remains Top-of-Mind Concern for Cattle Industry
Line on Agriculture
Illegal cattle trafficking makes for a high-risk situation when it comes to the NWS entering the US, as the US-Mexico border remains closed to cattle imports into the US.
Dairies Turn to Beef Embryos for Bigger Returns
California Ag Today
California dairies are using purebred beef embryo transfers to boost profits and manage market risk.
Cattle Group Supports Brazil Tarriff Increase
Line on Agriculture
As the Trump Administration increases the tariff on Briazil to 50%, R-CALF USA says that there are still changes that need to be made to really level the playing field for US cattle producers.
R-CALF Testifies on Antitrust Impacts
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF CEO, Bill Bullard, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on antitrust issues.
Dairies and communities
Idaho Ag Today
In small towns and quiet places, dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation’s consumers.
MAHA Report Favorable for US Livestock Industry
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America says that the MAHA report supports meat consumption.
Cattle Group Supports USDA Investment in New World Srewworm Control
Line on Agriculture
USDA is investing in South America to upgrade a facility that will increase the number of sterile flies that can be used to mate with the New World screwworm females, which then kill the pest as females can only mate once.
JBS Collusion Lawsuit Agreement
Line on Agriculture
A proposed settlement with JBS for $83.5 million was preliminarily approved by the court. Cattle producers who sold live cattle to the big four packers or traded live cattle futures from June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2016, are eligible to file a claim under the settlement.
Dairies and communities
Idaho Ag Today
In small towns and quiet places, Idaho dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation’s consumers.
Beef cow is a dairy cow
Idaho Ag Today
There are beef cattle producers. There are dairy cattle owners. Never the two types of cows shall meet after all.
R-CALF Supports Tariffs
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA says that tariffs are needed to boost domestic reinvestment in cattle herds and protect national security.
R-CALF USA Support Trump Tariff Strategy
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says that higher tariffs are needed to level th playing field for cattle producers.