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BILLINGS, MT – R-CALF USA, a national nonprofit organization, has effectively utilized rollover auctions held at livestock sale barns across the Midwest to fund its advocacy efforts. Over the past […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two information-filled days, over 30 impactful speakers, a producer-focused trade show, socials, networking opportunities and more are all part of the 24TH Annual R-CALF USA National […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Several large retailers and wholesalers (including Sysco, US Foods, Kroger, Hy-Vee, Albertson, Associated Grocers, Subway, SuperValu, and Cheney Brothers) recently filed claims similar to those brought originally […]
DEADWOOD, SD – R-CALF USA will host its 23rd annual convention and trade show “Code of the West,” Aug. 18-19, in Deadwood, S.D. With its speaker lineup, the group looks […]
BILLINGS, MT – Beef checkoff reforms have long been a part of the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund (R-CALF USA) platform for its producer members. While this weeks U.S. Supreme Court […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge levied against the Beef Checkoff program by Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America, or R-CALF USA. The […]
BILLINGS, MT – R-CALF USA has given a decided thumbs-down to the recently modified Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022. The group identified several substantive concerns including […]
BILLINGS, MT – From ranching to feedlots, that operational expertise will be brought by the newly elected president and vice president of R-CALF USA. Brett Kenzy, Gregory, SD is the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – R-CALF USA has asked Congress to implement a stopgap measure to preserve what is left of the U.S. cattle industry. In written testimony submitted in a Wednesday […]
BILLINGS, MT – Analyzing market data for the second half of 2021 generated under the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act (LMR), R-CALF USA says the recent increase in fed cattle prices […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Cattlemen’s Association is all in. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says, maybe. For R-CALF USA, it’s not looking good. It points to the challenge […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The proposed Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021, sponsored by Representative Dusty Johnson, passed out of committee by voice vote this week. There is bipartisan support and […]
BILLINGS, MT – A report on the impact of consolidation on cattle markets and the beef supply chain was manipulated using outdated and non-representative cattle market data. That’s according to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that a lawsuit brought by independent ranchers who claim that the Beef Checkoff program threatens their livelihoods […]
SPEARFISH, SD – The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA) has announced its agenda for the 130th Annual Convention & Trade Show set for Sept. 9 – 10 at the Spearfish […]
BILLINGS, MT – In the wake of unprecedented meat supply chain disruptions and cattle market failures, congressional members have made numerous calls for antitrust investigations, the U.S. Department of Justice […]
BILLINGS, SD – It’s something. But it’s not enough. That’s the word from one cattle organziation regarding the announcement of two, new marketing reports that begin today, Aug. 9. The […]
RAPID CITY, SD – R-CALF USA, the nation’s largest producer-only national cattle trade association, will hold its 22nd annual convention and trade show Aug. 19-20 in Rapid City, S.D., at […]
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld a district court’s summary judgement in favor of the Beef Checkoff Program. The lawsuit by […]
WASHINGTON, DC – R-CALF USA received confirmation that its written testimony, submitted on behalf of its cattle ranching and farming members, has been accepted into the official hearing record for […]
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will use his fiscal authorities to drive efforts to restore competition in livestock markets. Vilsack announced the availability of $500 million […]
STURGIS, SD – Decades of political infighting among the nation’s cattle organizations may be turning a corner. If nothing else, the fact that representatives from these organizations sat across the […]
BILLINGS, MT – A ‘Black Swan’ event is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the […]
John George Heck, 79 of Spearfish, SD passed away on January 10th, 2025. John was born July 18th, […]
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