Articles tagged under: Country-of-Origin Labeling
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…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…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…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…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,…