Statement on Introduction of the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act”

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill BullardPhone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa BILLINGS, Mont., March 5, 2026 — Today, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act” that aims to deconsolidate the U.S. beef-packing industry, address foreign ownership of beef-packing facilities,…



Senate Democrats to propose meat industry breakup

The JBS Greeley meatpacking facility in Greeley, Colo.© Chet Strange/Bloomberg News Democratic lawmakers are preparing legislation that would break up U.S. meatpacking companies, escalating government efforts to curb record-high beef prices. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) plans to introduce in the coming days a bill that would prevent companies from processing more than one type…



ARE DANGERS IN DEFENSE

Park College President Emphasizes Ideals of Democracy A warning that events in this country may lead to totalitarianism was reiterated September 22 by Dr. William Lindsay Young, president of Park College, in the college chapel at Parkville, MO., before an audience of students and townspeople, reports the Kansas City Star. “It is unfortunate that so…



As Trump Imposes His Tariff Tax, Ignores Historic Levels Of Consolidation & Abets Monopolies, Schumer, Cantwell, Luján, And Senate Democrats Take On Skyrocketing Cost Of Food And Household Items

02.26.2026 Democrats Continue Year-Long Push On Affordability That Began With Agenda To Reduce Housing Costs Now, Democrats Shine A Spotlight On Rising Food Prices And Household Costs Schumer Releases Report: “Trump’s Broken Promises: Devastating America’s Farmers And Working Families” Read The One-Pager On Report Here Read The Full Report Here Washington, D.C. – As Senate Democrats continue a year-long push…



‘Big Four’ meatpackers under fire as beef prices soar

Ted Genoways, Food & Environment Reporting NetworkWed 25 Feb 2026 McDonald’s and other food industry players accuse the big beef packers of collusion and price-gouging. The packers deny these allegations On 21 November, at the end of the first shift at the Tyson Foods beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, all workers were called to the…



Waterkeeper Alliance points out yet more issues with the Farm Bill and Trump’s Executive Order on glyphosate.

The new issues are in italics below. Thankful that more lawyers are opining as the markup (horse-trading) for the Farm Bill provisions begins on Monday at 1 pm.Meryl NassFeb 21https://waterkeeper.org/news/a-bad-week-for-clean-water-and-public-health-how-president-trumps-glyphosate-executive-order-and-the-2026-farm-bill-threaten-us-all/  On Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order titled Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides. Using the…



7 key things to know about Trump’s tariffs after the Supreme Court decision

February 20, 202610:38 AM ET Scott Horsley The Port of Los Angeles is a major gateway to the U.S. for cargo coming from Asia. But imports from China have dropped this year in response to President Trump’s tariffs. Mario Tama/Getty Images North America The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority when…



As Grocery Prices Skyrocket, Schumer Slams Trump Admin

For Immediate Release Date: February 19, 2026 As Grocery Prices Skyrocket, Schumer Slams Trump Admin For Ignoring Concerning Trend Of Foreign Influence And Consolidation In Agriculture And Food Markets That Raise Costs For American Families And Hurt American Farmers And Ranchers Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urged the Trump administration to…



President Trump Makes a Mockery of MAHA, issues Executive Order to give domestic production of Glyphosate special rights

President Trump Makes a Mockery of MAHA, issues Executive Order to give domestic production of Glyphosate special rightsDestroying soybean sales to China wasn’t enough. Epstein files weren’t enough. Kidnapping Maduro wasn’t enough. MTG, Massie… Now Trump puts glyphosate on a pedestal. What did that cost Bayer?Meryl NassFeb 19How many votes will each of these inept,…



UFCW Blasts USDA’s Proposed Line Speed Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2026 CONTACT: Finn Storer press UFCW Blasts USDA’s Proposed Line Speed Rule “Today’s move risks taking us back to the days of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents hundreds of thousands of meatpacking and food processing workers,…