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Always Cautious About Mandating
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President, Justin Tupper, weights in on mandatory EID eartags.
Mandatory EID Still a Concern for USCA
California Ag Today
“We’re always cautious about mandating," says Justin Tupper, U.S. Cattlemen's Association President.
A WTO-Compliant Version of Mandatory COOL?
California Ag Today
The American Beef Labeling Act would require the U.S. Trade Representative, in consultation with the USDA, to develop a World Trade Organization-compliant means of reinstating MCOOL for beef within one year of enactment.
A Reinstatement of Country of Origin Labeling?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A reinstatement of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling? It could be on the horizon with the reintroduction of the American Beef Labeling Act. The U.S. Cattlemen's Association weighs in.
RFID Ear Tag Lawsuit
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA hopes to overturn the mandatory USDA RFID ear tag rule through a court ruling.
Complaint Alleges EID Tags "Unlawful" and "Burdensome"
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the New Civil Liberties Alliance, a new requirement for electronically readable EID livestock tags would create significant financial and operational burdens, particularly on small and independent cattle producers.
Complaint Challenges Mandatory EID Tags
California Ag Today
The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, challenging a new rule that would require electronically readable, or EID, ear tags for certain cattle and bison transported across state lines.
R-CALF USA Memorial Day Program
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA is including veterans in it's plight for mandatory country-or-origin legislation.
Challenges for Fresh Produce Supply and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Global challenges continue to affect players along the fresh produce supply chain, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.
Challenges for Fresh Produce Supply and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Global challenges continue to affect players along the fresh produce supply chain, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.
Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
More than 1,000 farmers sharpened their skills at the 47th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference last week at the University of Georgia Tifton, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.
Senator Calls Mandatory COOL a Win-Win
Southeast Regional Ag News
Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester continues with bipartisan push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.
Country of Origin Labeling Legislation in Both House and Senate
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America, CEO Bill Bullard
Federal Assistance for Ag Borrowers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
A new program offers federal assistance for agricultural borrowers, and U.S. pumpkins grown in every state, but six in particular dominate the market.
Assistance for Southeast Ag Producers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Trade Representative is looking for ways to assist Southeast seasonal ag producers, and U.S. pumpkin production happens in every state, but six states in particular.
R-CALF USA CEO Recaps Annual Meeting
Southeast Regional Ag News
Since 2001, Bullard has been serving as the CEO for R-CALF USA. Several big discussions were had at their meeting including the continued push for mandatory country of origin labeling.
Legislative Recap Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau Government Relations Director, Tom Davis breaks down the good and bad for agriculture in the just finished legislative session in Olympia.
Legislative Recap Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau Government Relations Director, Tom Davis breaks down the good and bad for agriculture in the just finished legislative session in Olympia.
Meatpacking Masks Dropped and NFU Holds Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Mask mandates dropped at meatpacking facilities, and National Farmers Union holds annual convention.
Mandatory COOL for Beef? Mexico and Canada Respond
Southeast Regional Ag News
“We want to make sure we’re not discriminated, we’re treated fairly equally, and we have fair market access into the U.S., and to Canada, as well," says Mexican Embassy Ag Counselor Luis Martinez.