R-calf

With a lawsuit on the table and new legislation looming, the beef packing industry is under the spotlight like never before.

The debate over where our beef is sourced is heating up again. It’s about more than just food; it’s about trust.

Bill Bullard argues for reintroducing mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, highlighting its past success in providing transparency and supporting local ranchers, especially amid health concerns over imported meat.

Is the fight against the New World Screwworm something that can be won or lost in the United State. Bill Bullard says the real fight is in Mexico.

A Small Win in a Big Bill: Why South Dakota’s Property Rights Fight Matters for All Americans   By Shad Sullivan   At a time when federal overreach seems to creep further into the lives of everyday Americans, South Dakota has drawn a bold line in the sand: private property rights are not up for negotiation.   Summit Carb...

R-CALF USA is calling on Congress to pass the Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025.  The Legislation, introduced in late January by Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert and Wisconsin’s Tom Tiffany, seeks to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List and return management authority to individual states.  R-CALF CEO Bi...

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency recently announced on X that it wanted help examining the USDA, and those opposed to checkoff programs used the opportunity to voice their concerns.   Sunday’s post on X read:     “DOGE is seeking help from the public! Please DM this account wi...

The National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, and four fed cattle producers who filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit against JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef filed a motion looking for preliminary approval of a settlement.   The motion was filed in a U.S. D...

Cattle producers from across the west plan to hold a rally next week to show their opposition to a new government mandate.  An electronic ID ear tag on adult cattle shipped over state lines is unnecessary and too costly for cattle producers, that according to rally organizers.  This up...

The issue of Country of Origin Labeling, or COOL, remains a top priority for many in the meat and livestock industries.  Thirty-one groups representing the cattle, farm, and manufacturing industries, in addition to consumer groups, says they want answers when it comes to restoring mandatory country of origin labeling for meat.  R-Calf ...