The history of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) in the United States is a saga of legislative tug-of-war between consumer advocacy groups, domestic ranchers, and international trade partners. While some products (like seafood and produce) are still subject to mandatory labeling, the rules for beef and pork have shifted from mandatory to voluntary due…
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‘It’s like a death’: Grief, hope and resilience after fire ravages Nebraska Sandhills By Molly Ashford , Nebraska Public Media March 30, 2026 After the Morrill Fire tore through the Nebraska Sandhills, the wind picked up the sand and ash and spread it over the burn scar. (Molly Ashford/Nebraska Public Media) At first, when Naomi…
For Immediate Release: March 27, 2026Press Contact: nina@towardsjustice.org DENVER, CO — A broad coalition of lawmakers and advocacy organizations today applauded passage of House Bill 26-1210, legislation to ban “surveillance pricing” and “surveillance wages,” the practice of corporations using personal data to set individualized prices and wages based on what they believe a person will…
Montana Cattlemen’s Association Press Release Release Date: March 26, 2026 Contact person: Gilles Stockton (406) 428-2183 Email: mca@montanacattlemen.org, gillesstockton@gmail.com Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer and All the Other Members of Congress – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans Alike. Dear Senator Schumer; Thank you for proposing the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act,” which shall enforce…
USDA is proposing to accelerate line speed limits at hog & poultry slaughterhouses. Animals, workers, and consumers will pay the price.
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Democrats Tie High Food Prices to Corporate Consolidation As the midterms approach, Trump is touting lower prices, but Democrats say his policies favor corporations over consumers and farmers. By Lisa Held March 10, 2026 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in February ahead of President Donald…
Hundreds of Kansas farms closed last year, and Trump’s tariffs likely played a big role By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk Published March 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST Nick Levendofsky Tariffs imposed in 2025 effected Kansas farmer’s imports and exports Kansas farmers have faced significant challenges due to the Trump administration’s tariffs, which drove up…
R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America "Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer" For Immediate Release March 6, 2026 R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa View and share this week’s update on X here or view the web version here. Please find below R-CALF USA’s weekly opinion/commentary that explains how the concentrated beef…