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Canada: Product of U.S. Label a Solution Without a Problem
Canada: Product of U.S. Label a Solution Without a Problem
A recent proposal by USDA which involves meat product labelling immediately raised the spectre of COOL, Country-of-Origin labelling, for Canadian red meat sectors.  USDA proposed that ‘only’ meat products derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States should be allowed to carry a Made in the USA label.  Back in late 2...
Sharp: Consumers Need To Know Where Meat Dollars Are Going
Sharp: Consumers Need To Know Where Meat Dollars Are Going
Consumers notice it every time they’ve visit their local grocery store. Prices for meat, specifically beef have increased quite a bit over the past couple of years. But where is that money going? Tom Sharp, President of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association said consumers need to know those extra dollars they’re paying are not making it into the pockets of ranchers. “Those profit ...
NCBA Pushing Congress to Address Areas of Concern
NCBA Pushing Congress to Address Areas of Concern
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association led a letter supported by 37 affiliate state cattle associations, urging Congress to address critical areas of concern in the cattle and beef industries. They’re asking leaders of both the Senate and House Agriculture Committees to consider swift Congressional action in several areas, such as expanding beef processing capacity. They also ...
R-Calf Wants USA Label Only For Cows Born Raised Slaughtered in U.S.
R-Calf Wants USA Label Only For Cows Born Raised Slaughtered in U.S.
R-Calf USA recently penned a letter to President Joe Biden expressing concerns over proposed changes to federal procurement regulations for beef. CEO, Bill Bullard, said the group told the President he could strengthen the domestic cattle supply chain by changing the current standard to requiring that only animals born, raised and slaughtered in the United States be eligible for U.S. product des

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