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MCOOL Bill Introduced

Published March 31, 2022

A bill has been introduced in Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of -origin labeling for beef. Similar legislation is in the hopper at the Senate. R-CALF USA praised the bill, saying it believes American consumers will choose beef produced exclusively in…

Labeling Laws to be Reviewed

Published July 7, 2021

The President’s executive order will also result in new rules defining when meat can feature the ‘Product of the USA’ label. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said this will give consumers accurate, transparent labels that allows them to know…

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Meat Labeling a Priority for SD Farmers Union

Published May 16, 2020

South Dakota Farmers Union Communications and Policy Specialist Luke Reindl says meat labeling continues to be a top priority for the organization, especially Country of Origin Labeling. "We are strong advocates for correct labeling in the beef industry. It's only…

More Help Needed for Farmers in COVID-19

Published May 4, 2020

South Dakota Farmers Union president Doug Sombke says farmers and ranchers need something more than direct payments to steer through the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. "Farmers need to be able to have an inventory management and soil enhancement mechanism…

R-CALF Seeking Mandatory COOL

Published April 30, 2020

In a one week period, R-CALF USA secured 250,000 signatures in its petition drive for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork and dairy products. With this response, R-CALF has established a crowdfunding page to raise money for promotion and lobbying…

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Petition Drive Underway for Mandatory COOL

Published April 27, 2020

R-CALF USA has launched a petition urging President Trump and Congress to immediately pass mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork and dairy products. Within the first 30 hours, the petition received 26,000 signatures. R-CALF says the labeling law is needed…

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Mandatory COOL Called a Priority Issue

Published November 4, 2019

R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says there is no compromise when it comes to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Speaking at the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association annual meeting, Bullard said mandatory COOL is the only tool available for farmers and ranchers to…

USCA Disappointed, No COOL in USMCA

Published October 5, 2018

U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President and Mandan, North Dakota rancher Kenny Graner is disappointed the USMCA doesn’t address Country of Origin Labeling. "We really thought we had an opportunity to get mandatory COOL written back into this new agreement, but we…

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Kavanaugh Picked for the High Court

Published July 10, 2018

In a prime-time address, President Donald Trump named Brett Kavanaugh as his pick for the Supreme Court vacancy. Kavanaugh has been a judge on the circuit court of appeals in Washington, D.C. for the past 12 years. During that time,…

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MCOOL Bill Introduced

Labeling Laws to be Reviewed

Meat Labeling a Priority for SD Farmers Union

More Help Needed for Farmers in COVID-19

R-CALF Seeking Mandatory COOL

Petition Drive Underway for Mandatory COOL

Mandatory COOL Called a Priority Issue

USCA Disappointed, No COOL in USMCA

Kavanaugh Picked for the High Court

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