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Flashing Tags, Fewer Predator Losses
California Ag Today
Utah State University research shows light-up ear tags may help protect livestock from predators without lethal control.
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.
Your Voice, Their Research: Help Shape the Future of Ranching
California Ag Today
The California Cattlemen’s Association is encouraging ranchers to complete a new survey focused on herd health and management decisions. Your anonymous input will help guide university research, Extension programs, and educational materials for the next generation.
R-CALF Refiles Electronic ID Complaint
Line on Agriculture
Electronic identification ear tags litigation and legislation still moving forward to percent mandated EID ear tag use on cattle.
Continuing Resolution Provides Some Stability for Agriculture
California Ag Today
Over the past weekend, President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through September 30. While the measure represents a broad effort to maintain government operations, there are key provisions within it that directly impact agriculture.
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.
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.
Cattle Group Says USDA EID Rule Falls Short
Line on Agriculture
The required EID tags are not required to be scanned throughout the cattle supply chain, which goes against USDA's premise that the tags are needed for traceability, according to R-CALF USA.
USDA Says New EID Ear Tags Won't Compromise Privacy
Line on Agriculture
A new traceability goes into effect for certain classes of cattle and bison on November 5
New Cattle and Bison Traceability Ear Tag Rule Takes Effect Next Month
Line on Agriculture
Feeder cattle are not subject to electronic identification ear tags.
Cattle and Bison Traceability Rule Begins Next Month
Line on Agriculture
The new ear electronic identification ear tag rule does not apply to feeder cattle.
Continued; Chevron Deference and Cattle Ear Tag Mandate
Line on Agriculture
Part two of a two-part series on how overturning the Chevron Deference relates to USDA's RFID ear tag use mandate.
Does EID Rule Fall Under Chevron Deference?
Line on Agriculture
Wyoming legislators oppose the Electronic Ear Tag Mandate from USDA citing Chevron Deference.
Cattle Group Opposed to Mandatory Electronic Ear Tags
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF U.S.A. CEO, Bill Bullard says that cattle producers should not have to incur the cost of a program that does not achieve traceability.
Sheep Ear Tag Identification Technology Being Tested
Line on Agriculture
Peter Orwick, American Sheep Industry Executive Director, discusses the USDA's new disease management grant for sheep producers, focusing on the use of electronic identification ear tags.
Cattleman Wait on Publication of Final Traceability Rule
California Ag Today
Cattle moving interstate will soon need ID tags that will be both visually and electronically readable.
Rancher Applauds EID Funding
Southeast Regional Ag News
The just-passed FY 2024 USDA spending bill includes $15,000,000 to help cattle producer equip animals with electronic ID (EID) tags.
R-CALF Says Requiring Use of RFID Ear Tags is Government Overreach
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard