In addition to the farm bill, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Senior Policy Advisor Jess Peterson is focused on the organization’s policy priorities. “We need to clarify country of origin labeling,” said Peterson. “Our beef checkoff is an amazing program that needs to be modernized. No one can prove it can’t be used to promote petri dish protein.” In addition, Peterson said USCA is continuing to work the issue of competition and the creation of an Office of Special Counsel within USDA. “This is what makes sure you have a fair, honest, competitive cattle market.”
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