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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 ...

The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect in January, with the intent to identify shell companies that are engaged in money laundering or terrorism-type activities.  However, the legislation will have an impact on farm county, especially on farmers and ranchers.   “...

In June, Charles and Heather Maud, ranchers from South Dakota, were individually indicted on charges of theft of government property.  The couple are accused of stealing and modifying a United States Forest Service grazing allotment that consists of about 25 acres.  The Mau...

R-Calf USA is warning of catastrophic consequences if the 2023 Farm Bill doesn’t include reforms.  CEO Bill Bullard said the future important infrastructure components to remain competitive such as participants, cattle and markets are in jeopardy.   “And f...