Masters of Food Universe Threaten U.S. Food Security After Trump’s announcement to import 330,000 metric tons of beef trim, the cattle markets crashed, reducing the producer share of the retail beef dollar to 35% compared to 51.3% the previous week. The average USDA reported cash price for finished cattle this week was $2.19/ pound, choice…
R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America "Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer" For Immediate Release August 26, 2026 R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa View and share this week’s update on Facebook here, X here or view the web version here. Please find below R-CALF USA’s weekly opinion/commentary that discusses the anomalous…
R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer By: R-CALF USA Communications Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa View and share this news release on Facebook here and on X here, or view the web version here. Cattle Groups Urge President…
Trump opens the door to more foreign beef A news briefing from Farm Action’s policy team August 24, 2026 Trump turns to beef imports as ranchers struggle to rebuild U.S. cattle herd What happened: The Trump administration plans to allow 300,000 tons of ground beef to enter the U.S. at a lower tariff rate over…
They come, they extract, and they leave – Cattle and beef industries go down in flames. August 21, 2026 With the cooperation of the U.S. government, the beef industry has been industrialized, globalized, and financialized by a handful of unrestrained multinational corporations and their oligarch owners. With control over Congress and cozy ties to the…
Ranchers, cattle feeders, and consumers are being defrauded by the lack of labeling transparency. At the last minute, mandatory country-of-origin labeling (mCOOL) for beef was included in the Senate version of the Farm Bill. Next, the entire Senate will need to pass the Farm Bill without deleting mCOOL. Finally, mCOOL has to survive the reconciliation…
Please find below R-CALF USA’s weekly opinion/commentary that discusses the anomalous changes that have occurred along the entire beef supply chain over the past 3.5 years. It is in three formats: written, audio and video. Anyone is welcome to use it for broadcasting or reporting. Domestic Beef Supply Chain on Road to Ruin Commentary by…
Callicrate Note: Wondering what happened in Colorado with the successful ballet initiative to feed kids healthy local food? We haven’t seen any local purchasing of meat. Farm to school expands + pear farmers face a make-or-break harvest A news briefing from Farm Action’s policy team August 18, 2026 Farm to school program now used by…
Fewer buyers, fewer choices: Tyson closures and market concentration A news briefing from Farm Action’s policy team Tyson plant closures raise concerns for cattle producers and competition What happened: Tyson Foods announced plans to close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing plant and a Utah case-ready facility, while putting its Pasco, Washington, beef plant up for…
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