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U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Announces 2022 Annual Meeting
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Announces 2022 Annual Meeting
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Announces 2022 Annual Meeting
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association invites everyone in the industry to its 15th Annual Meeting and Cattle Producer’s Forum in Nashville, Tennessee, December 8-10.   On Friday, December 9th, policy committees and members will review the past year’s successes and determine policy goals for the upcoming year. With significant prog...
FSA Updates Livestock Indemnity Payments for Smal
FSA Updates Livestock Indemnity Payments for Smal
FSA Updates Livestock Indemnity Payments for Smal
The Farm Service Agency made changes to its payment rates under the Livestock Indemnity Program.  The agency changed rates for calves under 250 pounds and will now value them at the same level as non-adult cattle weighing between 250 and 399 pounds.  FSA als...
Wyden, Colleagues Unveil Updated Cattle Market Reform Bill
Wyden, Colleagues Unveil Updated Cattle Market Reform Bill
Wyden, Colleagues Unveil Updated Cattle Market Reform Bill
Earlier this week, several senators introduced an updated version of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon, Jon Tester of Montana, Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Iowa’s Chuck Grassley unveiled the update to the legislation first introduced in November. The ...
FSIS Removes Mask Mandate for Meat Processing Facilities
FSIS Removes Mask Mandate for Meat Processing Facilities
FSIS Removes Mask Mandate for Meat Processing Facilities
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service this week removed mandatory mask requirements at federally inspected meat processing facilities. As of March 1st, FSIS Notice 34-21 requiring masks was rescinded. FSIS-regulated establishments are no longer subject to suspension or withdrawal of inspection services for failure to require their employees to wear masks when FSIS inspection program personne
More Meat Processing Facilities Needed, USCA Says
More Meat Processing Facilities Needed, USCA Says
More Meat Processing Facilities Needed, USCA Says
Processing capacity in meat production is indeed needed to meet current demand and alleviate supply chain issues. Recently, construction on processing plants were announced nation wide.   "The start, where we were already starting," said Lee Reichmuth board member at the U.S. Cattle ...
USCA Supports Strengthening Local Processing Act
USCA Supports Strengthening Local Processing Act
USCA Supports Strengthening Local Processing Act
Earlier this week, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association announced its support of The Strengthening Local Processing Act. Introduced last month, the legislation will increase local livestock and poultry producers' options and assist smaller facilities as they adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and expand to meet consumer demand. The ...

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