Articles tagged under: U.S. Cattlemen’s Association
USCA’s Focus for 2024
Published December 20, 2023
In addition to the farm bill, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Senior Policy Advisor Jess Peterson is focused on the organization's policy priorities. "We need to clarify country of origin labeling,” said Peterson. “Our beef checkoff is an amazing program that needs…DRIVE Act Keeps Wheels Rollin’
Published May 9, 2023
The Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen Wheelers Act would prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from implementing any regulation requiring vehicles over 26,000 pounds to be equipped with a speed regulation device. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Transportation Committee…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…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…U.S. Cattle Industry is Waiting on Further Assistance Details
Published April 27, 2020
Cattle producers are slated to receive $5.1 billion of the $9.6 billion in USDA direct payments for the livestock industry. However, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Senior Policy Analyst Jess Peterson says the industry is waiting on specific details. "The Department of…FSIS Responds to Beef Labeling Petition
Published March 26, 2020
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has responded to a petition addressing accurate beef labeling from the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. In the petition, the association asked that any beef product labels suggesting U.S. origin, such as “Made in the USA”…