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R-CALF Weighs in on Lamb Imports

Published October 12, 2026

A U.S. International Trade Commission hearing is scheduled for Friday to consider the impact of lamb meat imports on the U.S. sheep and lamb industry. R-CALF USA has filed a pre-hearing brief with ITC, saying the increased lamb imports have…

R-CALF Challenges Brazilian Beef Import Tariff

Published July 8, 2026

R-CALF USA is asking the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian beef imports. During a Section 301 hearing, CEO Bill Bullard said exempting Brazilian beef would put U.S. cattle producers at a…

Cattle Groups React to Trump Comments

Published October 20, 2025

President Trump's comments about high consumer beef prices and possible purchases of Argentine beef has the attention of major cattle groups. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Topper stressed the importance of market-driven prices, not mandates or panic interventions. R-CALF USA…

Farm Groups Rally Against Mandatory EID

Published October 2, 2024

R-CALF USA and 45 other farming, ranching, and food groups sent a letter to Congress expressing the need to block the USDA’s mandated use of electronic identification ear tags in adult animals. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard says the current traceability…

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R-CALF USA Convention Draws Record Crowds

Published June 22, 2024

This year's R-CALF USA Convention in Deadwood, South Dakota drew record crowds. The list of speakers included keynoter Lara Logan, who is a former 60 minutes correspondent. Topics covered at the meeting include the farm bill, beef checkoff reform and…

Imports Threaten US Red Meat Markets

Published December 17, 2023

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America has sent a petition to the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting a global safeguard investigation for the sheep industry. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says over 70 percent of lamb and mutton consumed in the…

R-CALF Convention Comes to Rapid City

Published August 14, 2023

R-CALF’s annual convention is taking place in Rapid City, South Dakota. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says besides the trade show, features speakers, and legislation updates will take place. A line-up of speakers is scheduled to focus on anti-trust issues,…

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‘Product of USA’ Label Won’t Stick

Published March 15, 2023

R-Calf USA CEO Bill Bullard says the new 'Product of the USA' labeling proposition won’t have much of an impact on consumers or the beef industry because it's a voluntary regime. "Only if a meat packer desires to affix a…

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Taking Aim at Packer Concentration

Published December 31, 2022

Widespread drought tightened cattle supplies and pushed prices higher. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard is excited beef prices are on the mend after years of low prices. "We can finally see our work for two decades come through in market…

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R-CALF: Labeling Law Should be Restored

Published April 20, 2022

The American Beef Labeling Act is on the table with the goal of reinstating mandatory country of origin labeling. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says MCOOL would help American ranchers by driving up market demand. "Producers will empower consumers to…

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Articles tagged under: Bill Bullard

R-CALF Weighs in on Lamb Imports

R-CALF Challenges Brazilian Beef Import Tariff

Cattle Groups React to Trump Comments

Farm Groups Rally Against Mandatory EID

R-CALF USA Convention Draws Record Crowds

Imports Threaten US Red Meat Markets

R-CALF Convention Comes to Rapid City

‘Product of USA’ Label Won’t Stick

Taking Aim at Packer Concentration

R-CALF: Labeling Law Should be Restored

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