Articles tagged under: Justin Tupper
Herd Rebuilding on Pause
Published July 11, 2023
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper thinks cattle producers haven’t started rebuilding their herds yet. "I think hay is a little short and cattle prices are too good for producers to start retaining heifers." Tupper, who ranches near St. Onge,…Cattle Price Discovery Act Reintroduced
Published February 11, 2023
The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act has been reintroduced in Congress. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper is happy to see the bill back on the table. "We're disappointed it never made it to the floor during the last…Opposition Seen for Electronic Ear Tag Proposal
Published January 21, 2023
USDA is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend disease tracability regulations and require electronic identification for cattle and bison moving interstate. "We knew it was coming and a lot of it was what they proposed before," said Justin…A Government – Market Intervention
Published January 4, 2022
Market competition isn’t a new issue for agriculture, but U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Vice President and South Dakota rancher Justin Tupper says the COVID-19 pandemic brought market competition issues to light again. "People have called to tell me they don't want…The Cattle Market Conversation Continues
Published June 25, 2021
A long-awaited conversation took place in a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee hearing. This came on the heels of growing talk about cattle markets across the country. The hearing addressed a wide range of issues, including price discovery and…Tuppers Honored at Black Hills Stock Show
Published February 5, 2021
Justin and Brooke Tupper, owners of St. Onge Livestock, are the 2021 Black Hills Stock Show Agribusiness of the Year. =In addition to selling livestock, Justin also serves as vice president of the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. The Tuppers were selected…Spot Market Bill Introduced by Senators
Published May 13, 2020
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Montana Senator Jon Tester have introduced a spot market bill. This would require each U.S. meat processing facility that harvests over 125,000 head of cattle per year to purchase 50 percent of weekly slaughter volume…Mandatory Price Reporting Remains a Top Issue for U.S. Cattlemen
Published June 17, 2019
Cowboy boots took over Capitol Hill last week as U.S. Cattlemen’s Association members gathered for their legislative fly-in. A variety of topics were addressed, ranging from livestock transportation to transparency in the marketplace. USCA board member Justin Tupper, who owns…