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R-CALF Priorities Outlined

Published June 5, 2026

In a letter to Chairman John Boozman, and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar, R-CALF USA said the next farm bill should restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, curb formula contracts and packer control, block further consolidation in the cattle and sheep…

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Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs

Published May 18, 2026

Nearly a week ago, President Trump indicated he would sign an executive order to temporarily reduce tariffs on imported beef. Farm-state lawmakers pushed back, and the action was later delayed. High beef prices have been a frequent talking point for…

Summary Judgement Sought in Electronic ID Case

Published March 10, 2026

The New Civil Liberties Alliance has asked the federal court in South Dakota for a summary judgment to vacate the USDA rule requiring electronic ID ear tags for cattle and bison. R-CALF USA filed the lawsuit, claiming the 2024 USDA…

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Cattle Groups Respond to Argentine Beef Announcement

Published February 9, 2026

The cattle sector is voicing its opposition to the Trump Administration’s decision to import Argentine beef. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, R-CALF USA and U.S. Cattlemen’s Association all disagree with the argument that an increase in beef imports will lower…

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…

Coalition Calls for “America First” Antitrust Action

Published October 14, 2025

R-CALF USA joined the Main Street Competition Coalition in calling on President Donald Trump to strengthen antitrust enforcement. The coalition’s letter—signed by the Independent Professional Seed Association, Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers, North Dakota Petroleum Marketers, South…

EID Lawsuit Can Move Forward

Published October 7, 2025

A federal district court in South Dakota has ruled that a lawsuit over USDA’s electronic identification ear tags can move forward. The lawsuit was filed by the New Civil Liberties Alliance on behalf of R-CALF USA, the South Dakota Stockgrowers…

EID Lawsuit Continues

Published October 2, 2025

A federal judge has denied USDA’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit dealing with the mandate for electronic animal identification. The requirement for EID tags on certain classes of beef cattle, dairy cattle and bison took effect nearly a year ago.…

Investigation Sought for False Screwworm Claim

Published May 30, 2025

R-CALF USA has filed a formal request to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to investigate this past week’s false claim of a New World Screwworm detection in Missouri. That rumor sent the cattle market downward. R-CALF cited potential market manipulation.

R-CALF Seeks America First Trade Policy for Lamb & Mutton

Published March 19, 2025

R-CALF USA is asking the Commerce Department to begin a Section 232 investigation into lamb and mutton imports. Imports now represent 70 percent of the U.S. lamb and mutton market. R-CALF said the import relief measures would revitalize the domestic…

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R-CALF Priorities Outlined

Pushback Seen on Potential Reduction in Beef Tariffs

Summary Judgement Sought in Electronic ID Case

Cattle Groups Respond to Argentine Beef Announcement

Cattle Groups React to Trump Comments

Coalition Calls for “America First” Antitrust Action

EID Lawsuit Can Move Forward

EID Lawsuit Continues

Investigation Sought for False Screwworm Claim

R-CALF Seeks America First Trade Policy for Lamb & Mutton

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