Cattle Inventory Up, Placements Down, POTUS Beef Import Plan Critisized

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The USDA's August Cattle o Feed report showed a rise in feedlot inventory to over 11.1 million head, up nearly 200,000 from the previous year.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association criticized President Trump's call to increase beef imports, warning it could hinder efforts to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd

R-CALF Farm Bill Priorities

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R-CALF USA, led by CEO Bill Bullard, is advocating for specific measures in the farm bill currently under Senate review. Key points include the need to revise a cattle procurement tool that allows meat packers to manipulate prices through unpriced formula contracts, which removes cattle from competitive price discovery markets

New World Screwworm Crosses Border

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The first case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in Southern Texas, and the USDA says they are taking aggressive action to prevent further spread.

Beef on Dairy Growing Quickly

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The practice of beef on dairy is growing in the industry, with beef sires being used on dairy cows to produce beef calves. This approach enhances feedlot performance and meat quality compared to traditional dairy cattle

Analyzing Cattle Depreciation

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Buying a high-priced cow means looking at the long term valuation of her life and the depreciation that can occur.

U.S. Cow Herd Hits Smallest Since 1951; Recovery Possible by 2027–28

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The US cow herd has experienced seven consecutive years of decline, with the 2025 inventory being less than the previous year, indicating ongoing liquidation. Bill Bullard of R-CALF USA suggests that the trend might reverse slightly in 2026 due to more heifers being retained for breeding, but significant growth may not be seen until 2027 or 2028

Class Certification Pending in Cattle Collusion Case

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R-CALF USA, represented by CEO Bill Boyer, is pursuing a legal case against three major beef packers, alleging collusion to manipulate cattle and beef prices from 2019 to early 2020.

Screw Worm Near Texas: Vigilance Urged

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A new case of the New World screw worm was detected near the Texas-Mexico border, raising concerns about its spread. R-CALF USA supports the closure of the U.S. border to Mexican livestock imports to prevent the pest's northward advance

Cattle Herd Rebuilding Challenges

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Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, discusses the negative impact of misinformation on cattle futures and herd rebuilding efforts.

Part 2: Cattle Group Antitrust Case Complements POTUS' Plan

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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

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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.

Cattle Market Sensitivity

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The Trump administration's comments on lowering consumer beef prices have caused significant volatility in the cattle markets, according to R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard.

USDA Secretary Not Ready to Open US Border to Mexican Cattle

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The US and Mexico have not yet resolved the issue of Mexican beef cattle exports to the US due to an outbreak of the New World Screw Worm in Mexico

Argentine Cattle Imports and Psychology in the US Cattle Industry

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President Donald Trump's plan to increase Argentinian beef imports to the U.S. is unlikely to significantly reduce consumer retail prices. The real impact may be psychological, potentially discouraging U.S. cattle producers from investing in their herds.

Long Last High Beef Prices Come With A Cost to Producers

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When and if the consumer becomes priced out of the beef market, it will take a lot of time and money to bring them back to beef, according to one state beef industry leader.

Black Market Ear Tags, Cattle Trafficking are Cause for Concern

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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.

NCBA Continues to Support USDA New World Screwworm Prevention efforts

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New technology and increased off-label product approvals are a couple of new efforts being supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to control New World screwworm in Mexico.

New World Screwworm at the Top of Cattle Producers' Minds

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With imports closed to Mexican cattle entering the US, cattle producers are more worried about the cattle supply- but they are more worried about the New World screwworm entering the country.

New World Screwworm Remains Top-of-Mind Concern for Cattle Industry

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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.

Cattle Group Supports Brazil Tarriff Increase

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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.