Category: News Releases

Cattle Group Encourages USDA Proposal to Address Competition-Reducing Formula Contracts

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

R-CALF USA Closes Stretch of Successful Meetings, Fundraisers Amid Support Against EID Mandate

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

R-CALF USA Applauds Corporate Transparency Act Pushback; Awaits Law’s Repeal or Permanent Injunction

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Ranch Group Praises Congressional Letter to Postpone Electronic Eartag Mandate

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Ranch Group Endorses Bill Protecting Landowners

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

NCLA Sues to Stop USDA’s Illegal, Unnecessary Rule Mandating Electronic Eartags for Cattle, Bison

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Inquiries: Joe Martyak, 703-403-1111 Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America, et al. v.

Hundreds of Cattle Producers Rally Against EID Eartag Mandate; Next Steps Announced

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

R-CALF USA Statement on USDA’s Effort to Improve Fed Cattle Price Discovery, Competition

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont., Oct. 9, 2024 – On

46 Groups Urge Congressional Action Against Electronic Eartag Mandate for Cattle, Bison

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Ranch Group Urges Repeal of SUSTAINS Act

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

American Cattle Producers to Gather in Opposition to Electronic ID Eartag Mandate

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Cattle Group Strongly Supports Fourth Packers and Stockyards Proposed Rule

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

31 Groups Ask USTR for Help To Strengthen US Beef Supply Chain

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Operations Director Candace Bullard Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Despite Calls for Help, USTR Remains Silent on Sheep Petition

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont., Sept. 5, 2024 – Today, after

2023-24 Calf Sales Generate Over $111K for R-CALF USA; Now Scheduling for 2024-25

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Operations Director Candace Bullard Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Ranch Group Joins Lawsuit Challenging Corporate Transparency Act

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Cattle Group Endorses Ranching Without Red Tape Act

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Cattle Group Stands with Ranchers Facing Criminal Charges Over Grazing Allotment

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Cattle Group Celebrates Record-Setting 25th Anniversary Convention

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Op-ed: Nevil Speer’s Research Supports R-CALF USA’s Trade Concerns

For Immediate Release: July 2, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Below please find an

Op-ed: The War on Beef by Shad Sullivan

For Immediate Release: June 28, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Below please find an

Op-ed: Coal Mine Canaries Served an Important Purpose

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Below please find an

Ranch Group Applauds Action to Overturn USDA’s Electronic Eartag Mandate

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: (406) 252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., June 17, 2024 –

Op-ed: It’s Time to Face the Music

For Immediate Release: June 12, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Below please find an

Award-Winning Journalist Lara Logan To Keynote R-CALF USA Convention

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: (406) 252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Op-ed: ‘Houston, We Have A Problem,’ and Tariffs Are the Solution

For Immediate Release: June 3, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Below please find an

Veterans Urge Congress to Pass MCOOL for Beef: ‘Stand up for America’

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Operations Director Candace Bullard Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Op-ed: Nevil Speer Misses Forest for the Trees

For Immediate Release: May 22, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA

Op-ed: Nevil Speer Deserves Our Gratitude

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA

R-CALF USA: Most Important Ag Legislation Introduced This Year

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., May 8, 2024 – Today,

Op-ed: Alas, A Genuine Discussion on Beef and Cattle Trade

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA

R-CALF USA Statement on USDA’s Final Rule to Require EID Eartags in Cattle

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., April 26, 2024 – Today,

R-CALF USA Prepares for 25th Anniversary Convention; Registration Open Now

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

R-CALF USA Board of Directors Seat 3 New Directors

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

R-CALF USA Praises Senate Reversal of USDA Paraguayan Beef Import Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 21, 2024 — Today, the U.S. Senate passed, S.J. Res. 62 a joint resolution of disapproval regarding

R-CALF USA Commends Bicameral Bill Countering Natural Asset Companies

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

American Cattle Producers Grateful for Packers and Stockyards Act Wins

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Ranch Group Praises Resolution to Overturn Paraguayan Beef Import Decision

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Ranch Group Welcomes End to Deceptive Origin Claims; Renews Call for MCOOL for Beef

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., March 11, 2024 – Today,

R-CALF USA to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Convention, Trade Show June 19-21

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Cattle Group Applauds Resolution Disapproving Paraguayan Beef Imports

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Ranch Group to EPA: Don’t Require Family Farms to Report Emissions

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., February 19, 2024 – On

Mandatory EID, Globalization Efforts Hot Topics at Black Hills Stock Show

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

New Census Shows Cattle and Sheep Industries Continue Steep Declines

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., February 14, 2024 – Yesterday’s

Ranchers, Buffalo Livestock Marketing Raise Nearly $8K To Protect Their Legacies

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Operations Director Candace Bullard Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Op-Ed: Who’s Funding Speer’s Baseless Attacks Against the Largest U.S. Producer-Only Cattle Association?

Opinion/Editorial in Response to Nevil Speer’s opinion/editorial published in Drover’s on January 16, 2024, titled “Speer: Don’t Blame Trade –

R-CALF USA Applauds Withdrawal of Natural Asset Company Proposal

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Op-Ed: Natural Asset Companies Proposed Rule Threatens Property Rights

For Immediate Release: January 8, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA

Editorial: R-CALF USA’s 2023 Year in Review

For Immediate Release: January 1, 2024 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Editorial: R-CALF USA’s 2023

R-CALF USA Commends Competition Restoring Final DOJ, FTC Merger Guidelines

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Support Mounts for Sheep Industry Investigation

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont., Dec. 11, 2023 – Last

Ranch Group Grateful for Bipartisan Bill to Suspend Beef Imports from Paraguay

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: (406) 252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont., Dec. 8, 2023 –

Bipartisan Group of Congressional Members Support Sheep Industry Investigation

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont., Nov. 15, 2023 – Recently,

R-CALF USA Applauds New Origin Requirements for USDA Food Purchases

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont., Nov. 9, 2023 – Yesterday,

R-CALF USA Applauds U.S. Representatives Who Stand With Cattle Producers

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Cattle Group Supports FTC’s Proposed Changes to Premerger Notification Rules

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

R-CALF USA Applauds Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement in New FTC and DOJ Merger Guidelines

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Platte, SD Gathers Big Support for National Ranch Group

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com PLATTE, S.Dak., Sept. 27, 2023 – Last

Cattle Group Applauds Sen. Hawley’s Anti-Monopoly Bill

For Immediate Release: September 22, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last

Cattle Groups Inform ND Producers of Key Farm Bill Initiatives

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., Sept. 18, 2023 – Last

National Convention Concludes in Rapid City, South Dakota; Speaker Videos on YouTube

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

R-CALF USA Convention to Highlight Globalization Effort Targeting Farmers

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Cattle Group Applauds Reps. Hageman and Khanna for Introducing Mandatory COOL Bill for Beef in U.S. House

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., August 4, 2023 – Last

Hard to Move a Mountain

For Immediate Release: August 4, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Please find below R-CALF

Protect American Lamb Seeks Import Relief

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., August 3, 2023 – Today,

American Ranchers Support Group’s Efforts To Strengthen Cattle Industry in the Farm Bill

For Immediate Release: July 28, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Field Director Karina Jones Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

R-CALF USA Prepares for Upcoming 2023 Convention; Registration is Open Now

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Dutch Farmers’ Advocate Eva Vlaardingerbroek To Headline R-CALF USA Convention

For Immediate Release: July 17, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

R-CALF USA President Briefs White House on Cattle Industry

For Immediate Release: July 14, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Washington, D.C. – Yesterday,

Sens. Hoeven, Lujan Reignite MCOOL, Cosponsor American Beef Labeling Act

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Mooreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

R-CALF USA Joins 102 Groups Urging Congress to Choose Farmers Over Big Meat in Ag Appropriations Bill

For Immediate Release: June 15, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Op-Ed: One Billion Dollars and a Flat Iron Steak Later

June 15, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA Region VIII Director Dave

Ranch Group Appreciates USDA “Product of USA” Proposal, Mandatory Reforms Needed

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

R-CALF USA Announces “American Spirit” 24th Annual Convention and Trade Show

For Immediate Release: June 8, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Cattle Group Urges USDA to Withdraw Paraguayan Beef Import Proposal

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Op-Ed: Rep. Titus Imparts Fairness for Nevada Ranchers

For Immediate Release: May 30, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA

Op-Ed: OFF Act Sets New Standards for Government

May 23, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy

Op-Ed in Response to Drovers Article “mRNA Conspiracy Theories: Ranch Group Offers ‘Fearmongering’ and ‘Misinformation.’”

Opinion/Editorial in response to Drovers April 24, 2023, article “mRNA Conspiracy Theories: Ranch Group Offers ‘Fearmongering’ and ‘Misinformation.’” Let

Farmers and Ranchers Call for Checkoff Reform in Defiance of Industry Pressure on Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2023 Media Contacts: Dee Laninga, dlaninga@farmactionfund.us, 202-450-0094 Bill Bullard, r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com, 406-252-2516 WASHINGTON, D.C.

Op-Ed: Baffling Argument by an OFF Act Opponent

For Immediate Release: May 1, 2023 Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Below please find an op-ed by R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

Ranch Group Urges USDA to Scrap RFID Rule

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., April 21, 2023 – In

Cattle Group Addresses mRNA Concerns; Concludes MCOOL for Beef Is Needed ASAP

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Field Director Karina Jones Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

The “People’s Department” Shrugs Off the People

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., April 3, 2023 – In

R-CALF USA Celebrates Momentum Building Winter Fundraisers, Meetings

Feature Image L-R: Bill Bledsoe, Kay and Gerald Schreiber, Zane and Barb Leininger, Sylvia and Eldon Stoker, Adam Nuss, and

131 Farm and Food Groups Call for Checkoff Reform in the 2023 Farm Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2023 Media Contacts: Dee Laninga, dlaninga@farmactionfund.us, 202-450-0094 Bill Bullard, r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com, 406-252-2516 The OFF

R-CALF USA Warns Congress of Catastrophic Consequences Unless Farm Bill Includes Meaningful Reforms

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com BILLINGS, Mont., March 23, 2023 – The

Voluntary “Product of USA” Labeling Reforms Overdue; Mandatory Reforms Needed

For Immediate Release: March 6, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Field Director Karina Jones Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Ranch Group Praises Bipartisan, Bicameral Reintroduction of Checkoff Reform Legislation

For Immediate Release: February 28, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

R-CALF USA Statement on Aerial Slaughter of Cattle in the Gila National Forest

For Immediate Release: February 24, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – On

Black Hills Stock Show Provides Insights for Farm Bill Year

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2023 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

R-CALF USA Member Featured in Gripping Documentary

For Immediate Release: February 2, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. — Released

New RFID Proposal Is for Benefit of Multinational Beef Packers

For Immediate Release: January 19, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. — Today,

51 Diverse Groups Urge Swift Enactment of American Beef Labeling Act

For Immediate Release: January 10, 2023 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com **Correction: South Dakota Farmers Union

Ranch Group Praises USTR’s Rejection of WTO Decisions

For Immediate Release: December 22, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. — Yesterday,

Nearly $11,000 Raised for Ranch Group at Platte Livestock Market

For Immediate Release: November 23, 2022 By: R-CALF USA Operations Director Candace Bullard Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Minnesota Court Folds Large Retailers into Packer Antitrust Suit

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Contact: press@nfudc.org Nov. 15, 2022 - MINNEAPOLIS - Several large

Ranch Group Urges USDA Not to Tie RFID Eartags to Livestock Indemnity Regulations

For Immediate Release: November 10, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. — This

“Code of the West” Convention Speakers on YouTube; 2022 Award Winners Announced

For Immediate Release: October 10, 2022 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Ranch Group Celebrates Strong Calf Sale Fundraising Support at Annual Convention

For Immediate Release: September 30, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – At

POLL: Voters Overwhelmingly Support Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for Beef

For Immediate Release: September 22, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com 86% of American voters

Op-Ed by R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy

For Immediate Release: September 2, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Below please find an

Congress Rebalances Adherence to Outdated WTO; Good News for MCOOL

For Immediate Release: August 26, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. –Last week’s

“Code of the West” Convention Brings Cattle Producers, Industry Colleagues Together

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2022 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

R-CALF USA Urges Regulators to Unwind Vertically Integrated Poultry Industry

For Immediate Release: August 23, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

R-CALF USA Supports Dutch Farmers

For Immediate Release: July 21, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

R-CALF USA Announces Details of 23rd Annual Convention “Code of the West”

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2022 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Statement on End of First of Two Beef Checkoff Cases

For Immediate Release: June 28, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – On

R-CALF USA Welcomes Release of First of Three Proposed Rules to Improve Enforcement of Packers and Stockyards Act

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today

R-CALF USA, MO Rancher Launch “No Rancher Left Behind” Campaign

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont.- R-CALF USA

Ranch Group Urges FTC, DOJ to Investigate Vertical Integration of Cattle Feedlots

For Immediate Release: April 25, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

As Congress Prepares for Hearing, Ranch Group Urges Rejection of Compromised Cattle Market Reforms

For Immediate Release: April 19, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday,

Ranch Group to Congress: Table New Cattle Market Price Discovery and Transparency Act

For Immediate Release: April 4, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – On

Two New Cattle Market Studies Validate Ranch Group’s Call for Meaningful Congressional Action

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranch Group Applauds House Introduction of Mandatory Country of Origin Beef Labeling Bill

For Immediate Release: March 30, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

R-CALF USA Issues Statement on the Modified Compromise of the 50/14 Bill

For Immediate Release: March 29, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday,

Ranchers, Sen. Rounds Wait for Answers on Compromise Bill

Billings, Mont.- Cattle producers have raised questions about the details included in the compromised Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act

R-CALF USA Announces Launch of Magazine, Podcast

For Immediate Release: March 16, 2022 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Op-ed: Beef Packers, Allies Urge Congress to Do Nothing in Face of Broken Cattle Markets

March 10, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com ***Corrected Version*** Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA CEO Bill

Ranch Group Releases MCOOL and 50/14 Toolkit

For Immediate Release: March 9, 2022 By: Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Group’s 22nd Annual Convention a Success; Prepares for Deadwood in 2022

For Immediate Release: March 7, 2022 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Black Hills Stock Show, Cattle Industry Panel Bring Ranch Group Large Success

For Immediate Release: February 11, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Click here to view

Attorneys General from 16 States Identify Cattle Market Problems

For Immediate Release: February 1, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

R-CALF USA Board of Directors Elect New Officers; Seats New Director

***CORRECTED VERSION*** For Immediate Release: January 24, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont.

MCOOL Call-in Week Starts Today!

R-CALF USA Action Alert To: R-CALF USA Members, Affiliates, and Friends From: Bill Bullard, CEO Date: January 24, 2022

R-CALF USA Submits Testimony to House Judiciary Subcommittee; Asks for Stopgap Measure

For Immediate Release: January 19, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In written

Ranch Group Applauds Joint FTC and DOJ Plan to Update Federal Merger Guidelines

For Immediate Release: January 18, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF

Northeast Nebraska Shows Ranch Group Generous Support

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2022 By: R-CALF USA Field Director Karina Jones Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Ranch Group Recognizes Progress but Skeptical of White House Action Plan

For Immediate Release: January 3, 2022 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranching Women Create Calendar Fundraiser; Raise More Than $12,500

For Immediate Release: December 22,2021 By: R-CALF USA Marketing Coordinator Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Ranch Group Applauds Navajo Nation’s Support of MCOOL for Beef

For Immediate Release: December 21, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Earlier

Colorado Ranchers Raise More Than $24K for MCOOL, 50/14

For Immediate Release: December 17, 2021 By: R-CALF USA Field Director Karina Jones Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Ranch Group Analysis Shows Fischer-Grassley Compromise Bill Is Boon for Packers, Bust for Producers

For Immediate Release: December 10, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Analyzing

Hundreds of Cross-Sectional Domestic Interests Call for MCOOL

National MCOOL Coalition “Securing Enactment of the American Beef Labeling Act of 2021” For Immediate Release: December 9, 2021 Contact:

Platte, South Dakota, Area Pours Support Over Ranch Group

For Immediate Release: November 24, 2021 By: R-CALF USA Field Director Karina Jones Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

R-CALF USA Urges Senate Ag Committee to Reject Compromised Market Bill Pending Antitrust Suit

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

R-CALF USA Calls New Cattle Market Reform Bill the Long Awaited “Silver Bullet”

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF

Cattle Group Supports Legislation Suspending Brazilian Beef Imports; Says More Legislation Needed

For Immediate Release: November 19, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF

National Coalition Extends Deadline for MCOOL Sign-on Letter

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Earlier

Largest Producer-Only Cattle Group Rejects Compromised Cattle Market Bill

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – The

Ranch Group Follows NCBA’s Lead in Calling for Suspension of Brazilian Imports

For Immediate Release: November 15, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

R-CALF USA: Too Early to Endorse Compromised 50/14 Bill

For Immediate Release: November 15, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last

R-CALF USA Issues Statement on Compromise of 50/14 Bill

For Immediate Release: November 10, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday,

R-CALF USA Participates in Circulating Joint M-COOL Letter; Three U.S. Senators Explain Its Importance

For Immediate Release: November 2, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – A

Cattle Group Applauds Sens. Hoeven and Luján for Cosponsoring M-COOL Bill for Beef

For Immediate Release: October 21, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday,

Ranch Group Withholds Endorsement of Contract Library Bill

For Immediate Release: October 20, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF

Texas A&M Book Attacking “50/14” Based on Outdated and Non-Representative Data

For Immediate Release: October 14, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Two

Ranch Group Applauds Senate Reintroduction of OFF Act

For Immediate Release: October 5, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Checkoff Chair Vaughn Meyer Phone:

District Court Advances Ranch Group Lawsuit Challenging USDA’s Operation of Beef Checkoff Program

For Immediate Release: September 30, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Aidan O’Shea Phone: (202) 861-5240;

Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (M-COOL) for Beef Bill Officially Introduced (S. 2716)

For Immediate Release: September 17, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Mandatory COOL for Beef

Minnesota Federal Court Denies Packers’ Motion to Dismiss Cattle Antitrust Cases

For Immediate Release: September 14, 2021 For R-CALF USA: Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com For Scott+Scott: David Scott Phone: 860-531-2605;

Cattle Group Applauds Sens. Thune, Tester, Rounds, and Booker Who Will Introduce Mandatory COOL Bill for Beef

For Immediate Release: September 8, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranch Group Wraps Up Strong 2020-21 Calf Sale Fund-Raiser Season

For Immediate Release: September 6, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, MT – Record

R-CALF USA Keynote “The Barracuda” Nails Antitrust Problem

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Rapid City, S.D. –

Cattle Producers Appeal Mandatory RFID Case Against USDA

For Immediate Release: August 26, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Cattle Group Urges Denial of NCBA Request for a “Processed in the USA” Label

For Immediate Release: August 18, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Cattle Group Issues Rebuke on Call for Regional Cash Market Minimums

For Immediate Release: August 12, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Cattle Producers Supplement Congressional Hearing Records

For Immediate Release: August 9, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Cattle Producers Appreciate USDA’s Transparency Efforts but Say the Underlying Law Is Inadequate

For Immediate Release: August 5, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

National Beef Checkoff Petition Drive Extended Through October 3

For Immediate Release: August 3, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

R-CALF USA Convention to Reaffirm Immediate Need for 50/14, M-COOL

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2021 Contact: Bill Bullard, CEO Phone: 406-252-2516; e-mail: r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Rapid City, S.D. – R-CALF

Cattle Producers Submit Sharp Rebuke of USMCA to Senate Finance Committee

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranchers Testimony Included in Senate Hearing Record on Cattle Markets

For Immediate Release: July 14, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

New USDA Competition Driver Applauded by Cattle Group

For Immediate Release: July 9, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – The

Cattle Producers Applaud President’s Pro-Competition Order

For Immediate Release: Embargoed Until 1:30 p.m. EDT, July 9, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

National Checkoff Petition Drive Nearing Deadline

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Led

Concentration and Globalization Are the Core Problems Causing Crisis in Cattle Markets Says R-CALF USA

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Ranch Group Applauds 28 Congressional Members Calling for Cattle and Beef Market Reform

For Immediate Release: June 2, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday,

Beef Checkoff-Funded Packer Trade Group Attempts to Derail Effort to Address Food Crisis

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last

Nationwide Drive Launched to Get 200 Congressional Signers in 10 Days on Bipartisan Senate Letter About Food Crisis

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday,

Federal Court Dismisses Ranchers’ Federal Advisory Committee Case

For Immediate Release: May 17, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last week

Over 130 State Legislators Call for a Producer Referendum of the National Beef Checkoff Program

For Immediate Release: May 17, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com ***Revised 5.18.2021*** Billings, Mont.

Importer-Controlled Cattle Exceed Purchases in Domestic Negotiated Cash Market

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – The

Third Quarter 2020 Beef Imports Highest in Two Decades, Cattle Prices Lowest in 10 Years

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – At

Ranch Group Warns of Impending Perfect Storm

For Immediate Release: May 6, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – The

National Beef Checkoff Petition Committee Seeks Assistance from Beef Checkoff Board and USDA

For Immediate Release: May 4, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Leaders

21st Annual Convention Speakers on YouTube! Covid Convention Does Not Disappoint Boasting Powerhouse Lineup Displaying Unfaltering and Fervent Loyalty in...

For Immediate Release: May 3, 2021 By: Sheila Hildebrand Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Photos:

Ranch Group Warns of Too Many Black Swan Events

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Leaders

Many Ranch Groups Send Letter to USTR & USDA Seeking Relief from USMCA

For Immediate Release: April 19, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

NCLA Praises WY Legislature, Gov. for New Law Protecting Ranchers’ Animal ID Technology Choices

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ranch Group: Voluntary Market Reform Did Not Work

For Immediate Release: April 12, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In the

Ranch Group Applauds Reintroduction of Sens. Grassley and Tester’s 50/14 Bill

For Immediate Release: March 24, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranch Group Declares Another Victory in Fight to Stop Mandatory RFID

For Immediate Release: March 23, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, the

Wyoming Legislators Introduce Bill to Preserve Rancher Choice When Identifying Cattle

For Immediate Release: March 4, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranch Group Responds to Ag Secretary’s Interest in COOL

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Ranch Group Responds to

Ranch Group Defends Born, Raised, and Slaughtered Standard for Federal Beef Procurement Programs

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Cattle Producers Raise More Than 40K to Fight for the Opportunity to Vote on Beef Checkoff

For Immediate Release: February 19, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Ft. Pierre, S.D. – On

Imports of Cattle and Beef Hit Historical High in 2020

For Immediate Release: February 11, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard; Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com For each 1-pound of beef

Court in Beef Checkoff Case Grants R-CALF USA’s Motion for Over $150K in Attorney Fees and Costs

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, a

Ranch Group Files Opening Brief in RFID Case

Billings, Mont. – Today in the Wyoming federal district court, Harriet Hageman, Senior Litigation Counsel for the New Civil Liberties

Yale Law School Releases Videos and Papers from Its Big Ag & Antitrust Conference

For Immediate Release: January 26, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yale

Ranch Group Applauds Made in America Executive Order; Asks for m-COOL

For Immediate Release: January 25, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

22 Farm, Ranch, Manufacturer and Labor Groups Support American Blueberry Growers’ Trade Relief Request

For Immediate Release: January 21, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

The Meat Racket Author Christopher Leonard to Keynote Yale Law School Antitrust Conference; R-CALF USA CEO to Follow

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yale

Part 4 and Final: Delving Into Ranch Group’s First-Ever Cattle Producers’ Long-Range Plan

For Immediate Release: January 13, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF

Part 3 of 4: Delving Into Ranch Group’s First-Ever Cattle Producers’ Long-Range Plan (Is This America’s, Or the World’s Cattle...

For Immediate Release: January 6, 2021 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Launched

Part 2 of 4: Delving Into Ranch Group’s First Ever Cattle Producers’ Long-Range Plan (Cattle Industry Principles for Guiding Public...

For Immediate Release: December 30, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Launched

Part 1 of 4: Delving Into Ranch Group’s First Ever Cattle Producers’ Long-Range Plan

For Immediate Release: December 23, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last

R-CALF USA Development Director Tatum Lee-Hahn Elected to Kansas House of Representatives

For Immediate Release: December 18, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Long-time

Ranch Group Completes First Ever Cattle Producers’ Long-Range Plan

For Immediate Release: December 16, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Responding to

R-CALF USA Statement on Final Undue Preference Rule

For Immediate Release: December 10, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF

Yale Law School Invites Ranch Group CEO to Present at Upcoming Antitrust Conference

For Immediate Release: December 8, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yale

Ranch Group Files Brief to Prevent USDA from Preempting False Advertising Claims for Beef

For Immediate Release: December 7, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Court Must Add NCLA-Obtained Documents Enumerating USDA’s Violations of FACA to Record

RCALF-USA, et al. v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, et al. Washington, DC (December 3, 2020) - The New Civil Liberties

University of Tennessee’s Ag Policy Analysis Center Urges Return of COOL

For Immediate Release: November 4, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Ranch Group: NCBA’s Voluntary Market Reform Defies Logic

For Immediate Release: October 23, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – This

R-CALF USA: Only National Cattle Trade Association to Oppose Government RFID Mandate

For Immediate Release: October 6, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Ranch Group Appreciates the Introduction of New Legislation to Address Dysfunctional Cattle Markets

For Immediate Release: September 22, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranch Group Urges USDA to Reject Zoetis’ Request to Manufacture FMD Vaccine on the Mainland

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Ranch Group Asks FTC for Assistance to Correct USDA’s Unlawful Beef Labeling Regime

For Immediate Release: September 14, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Ranch Group Files New Lawsuit Against USDA’s Operation of Beef Checkoff Program

For Immediate Release: September 14, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Aidan O’Shea Phone: (202) 861-5240;

Sweet Success in the Midst of Turmoil! R-CALF USA raises over $41,500 in Ft. Pierre Roll-Over Sale!

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com As cattle producers face

R-CALF USA Supports Request for Immediate Moratorium on JBS Acquisition of Lamb Processing Facility

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA Board President Gerald Schreiber Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Woodrow, Colo. - R-CALF

Unpublished USDA Report: 40% Cash Volume Depressed Cattle Prices More Than $33 Per Head

For Immediate Release: July 21, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Cattle Industry Launches Petition Calling for Beef Checkoff Referendum

For Immediate Release: July 7, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – To

COVID-19 Pandemic Reveals USDA Is Not Buying RFID Cattle Eartags from American Manufacturers

For Immediate Release: July 6, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF

R-CALF USA Plows into a Foreboding 2020; A Sweet Look Back on a Successful Fall Calf Sale Run!

For Immediate Release: June 12, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – As

Ranch Group Welcomes Representative Liz Cheney’s Interstate Shipment of State-Inspected Meat Act

Billings, Mont. – Today, Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) introduced the Expanding Markets for State-Inspected Meat Processors Act of 2020 (H.R.

Ranch Group: NCBA’s Claim of Low Import Volumes Contradicted by USDA Study

For Immediate Release: May 22, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Ranch Group Applauds NCBA’s Efforts to Seek More Government Financial Assistance for America’s Ranchers

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranch Group Applauds USDA Effort to Begin Allowing State Inspected Beef Plants to Sell Across State Lines

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In

Ranch Group Provides President Trump with Additional Justification for Halting Cattle Imports

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last

Ranch Group Urges Opening of CRP Lands to Slow Cattle Supply Chain

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last

Ranch Group Disappointed with Yet a Second COOL Resolution but No Mandatory COOL Bill

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today,

Ranch Group Grateful for Swift Senate Action to Fix Broken Cattle Markets

For Immediate Release: May 12, 2020Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill BullardPhone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, U.S. Senators Charles Grassley

Ranch Group Supports Presidential Order to Keep Beef Packers Operating

Ranch Group Urges President and Congress to Determine if Packing Industry Should Be Decentralized

In a letter delivered today to President Trump and House and Senate congressional leaders, R-CALF USA states the COVID-19 pandemic

Ranch Group’s Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling Petition Gains 250K Signatures in 7 Days

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Launched Thursday

Beef, Pork & Dairy Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling Petition Gets 26K Signatures First 30 Hours

For Immediate Release: April 24, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, R-CALF

Ranch Group Urges Secretary to Target Hardest Hit Producers

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In a

R-CALF USA to Appeal Ruling That Beef Checkoff is Being Operated Constitutionally; Ruling Affirms Progress Has Been Made in Reforming...

R-CALF USA, through its attorneys, will appeal a recent U.S. District Court ruling that the USDA’s Beef Checkoff, as currently

Ranch Group Files Amended Complaint in RFID Case

For Immediate Release: April 6, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, Harriet

First Ever National Cattle Group Facebook Live Meeting

For Immediate Release: April 3, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Responding

New Website Aims to Connect Americans to Nearest Cattle Producers for Beef

For Immediate Release: March 24, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In the

Ranch Group to U.S. Senate: We Don’t Want a Bail-out, We Want Our Industry Back

For Immediate Release: March 23, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In a

R-CALF USA to Trump: Crisis Requires Stopgap, Permanent Measures to Avert Industry Collapse

For Immediate Release: March 18, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF

Ranch Group to Alabama Cattlemen: Cattle Industry’s Market Failure Is by Design

For Immediate Release: March 16, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Speaking Friday

Ranch Group to Calif. Cattlemen: Perdue’s Voluntary COOL Proposal Is a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

For Immediate Release: March 9, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Speaking in

Ranchers: “We Are In a Crisis But No One Is Listening” – In Wake of Impending Brazilian Beef Imports, Group...

For Immediate Release: March 3, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In response

Ranch Group Goes Back to Court with New Information on USDA’s RFID Mandate

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – On Friday,

USDA Is Pitting America’s Family Ranchers Against Brazil’s $1.2 Billion Subsidies to Its Cattle Industry

For Immediate Release: February 27, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – The U.S.

African and Brazilian Beef Imports Are Deliberate Attempt to Destabilize U.S. Cattle Industry

For Immediate Release: February 24, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA

Ranch Group Seeks Comment Period Extension in USDA’s Undue Preference Rule

For Immediate Release: February 20, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In a

Ranch Group Seeks Supplemental Order in RFID Case

For Immediate Release: February 19, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, Harriet

Groups Circulate Petitions to Preserve Animal Identification Options

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com ***Every U.S. cattle producer urged

Court Satisfied that USDA’s RFID Mandate Is Completely Withdrawn

For Immediate Release: February 17, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last week

Cattle Producers Inform Court RFID Mandate Is Not Resolved

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last week

R-CALF USA to Challenge Ruling in Checkoff Case; Ruling Affirms Progress Already Made in Reforming Checkoff

For Immediate Release: January 31, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – On Wednesday,

Rural America Now Dependent on Congress to Fix USMCA’s Glaring Deficiency

For Immediate Release: January 29, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, President

Statement on Final Senate Passage of USMCA

Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement today regarding the final Senate passage of the

Ranchers Warned About Dismantled Competitive Infrastructures

For Immediate Release: January 15, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA

New Rule Reveals Why Congress and President Favor Importers and Ignore U.S. Ranchers

For Immediate Release: January 2, 2020 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard; Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – On

Statement on the House Passage of USMCA

For Immediate Release: December 19, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF

R-CALF USA To Cattle Producers: Congress and the President Are Failing America’s Ranchers

For Immediate Release: December 18, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Polo, S.D. – At a

Statements on USMCA

For Immediate Release: December 10, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA,

More Than 50 Organizations Urge Sens. Rounds and Thune to Amend the U.S. Beef Integrity Act

For Immediate Release: December 9, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – More than

R-CALF USA Mourns Passing of Cattle Industry Champion Kimmi Lewis

For Immediate Release: December 6, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF

20th Anniversary Convention Speakers on YouTube! Record Breaking Attendance, Message Reaches Over 1,200!

For Immediate Release: November 27, 2019 By: Sheila Hildebrand Media Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings,

Industry Cannot Compromise on Restoring Mandatory COOL

Rapid City, S.D. – Speaking yesterday to the 128th Annual Convention and Trade Show of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association,

Ranch Group Applauds Start of Congressional Effort to Reinstate COOL for Beef

For Immediate Release: October 31, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA

Ranch Group Cautions that Voluntary Labeling Dilutes Efforts to Fully Restore Mandatory COOL for Beef

For Immediate Release: Oct. 29, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In their

The Dakotas Ring a Bell! Over 500 Attend Fall Meetings Resulting in 74 New Memberships and $46K Raised for Fair...

For Immediate Release: October 24, 2019 By: Sheila Hildebrand Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com R-CALF USA

Following R-CALF USA Lawsuit, RFID Mandate Removed from USDA Website

For Immediate Release: October 23, 2019 Contacts: NCLA Senior Counsel Harriet Hageman Phone: 307-631-3476; harriet.hageman@ncla.legal R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

Ranch Group Files Lawsuit to Stop USDA’s RFID Ear Tag Mandate

For Immediate Release: October 4, 2019 Contacts: NCLA Senior Counsel Harriet Hageman Phone: 307-631-3476; harriet.hageman@ncla.legal R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

Statement Regarding USDA Investigation of Tyson Fire Aftermath

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF

Nationally Renowned Speakers on Tap for 20th Anniversary Convention

For Immediate Release: August 2, 2019 Contact: Bill Bullard, CEO Phone: 406-252-2516; e-mail: r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Deadwood, S.D. – The largest national

R-CALF USA Asks Court to Reject USDA’s Efforts to Chip Away at the First Amendment in Beef Checkoff Case

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, R-CALF

Minnesota Federal Court Consolidates Cattle Antitrust Cases; Appoints R-CALF’s counsel as interim lead counsel

For Immediate Release: July 15, 2019 For R-CALF USA: Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com For Scott+Scott: David Scott Phone: 860-531-2605; david.scott@scott-scott.com On

R-CALF USA Asks House Leaders to Restore Meat Labeling in USMCA

For Immediate Release: July 15, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In a

Space is Limited for 20th Anniversary Convention; Fox Nation Host Tomi Lahren to Deliver Keynote Address

For Immediate Release: July 3, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Deadwood, S.D. – R-CALF USA’s

South Dakota Ranchers Raise More Than 33K to Fix Broken U.S. Cattle Markets

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2019 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Ft. Pierre, S.D. – Fort

Tariffs on Mexican Cattle Will Restore Lost Opportunities for U.S. Cattle Producers

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – According to R-CALF USA,

Beef Checkoff Refuses to Spend Producer Dollars on Beef Promotion

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – USDA recently admitted it is

R-CALF USA Asks Court to Declare Beef Checkoff Practices in 15 States Unconstitutional

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, R-CALF USA, through its

SCOTT+SCOTT ANNOUNCES CLASS ACTION SUIT ON BEHALF OF R-CALF USA

Breaking news! Today, R-CALF continued its fight for independent U.S. cattle producers by filing a historic class action lawsuit, alleging

R-CALF USA Praises Beef Checkoff Reform Legislation

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Last week, legislation was

R-CALF USA Asks Attorney General Barr to Block Merger Between National Beef Packing Co. and Iowa Premium

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, R-CALF USA sent

Trump Administration Wrong to Lift Brazilian Fresh Beef Restrictions

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF USA CEO

Record Beef Exports. Depressed Cattle Prices. What Gives?

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Below please find an op-ed

Green New Deal Would Destroy American Ranchers and Dictate America’s Diet

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Opinion-Editorial by Jay Platt, Arizona Cattleman and R-CALF USA Director Below please

Group Urges Montana Ranchers to Claim Their Water Rights Before June 30, 2019

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In a letter sent yesterday,

Why R-CALF USA Trade Charts Differ From CattleFax Trade Charts

Op-ed by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA At the ongoing National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Cattle Industry Convention & Trade

Beef Demand Up But Cattle Prices Down

Op-ed by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA A recent news release posted on a website bearing the Beef Checkoff Logo

Did the USDA Just Deceive America?

Op-ed by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA On January 9, 2019, The Washington Post article titled “Trump farm bailout money

Stone County Missouri Farm Bureau Makes Sizable Contribution to R-CALF USA

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Photo of Stone County Farm Bureau Directors Rick Squibb

R-CALF USA to ITC: The Proposed USMCA Will Substantially Harm U.S. Cattle Producers

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF USA filed its

R-CALF USA Tells Regulators Time’s Running Out to Protect Cattle Markets from Antitrust Takeover

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Madison, Wisc. – At the competition roundtable held

State Beef Councils Join R-CALF USA’s Beef Checkoff Lawsuit: An Action that Will Reveal How Producers’ Money is Spent

Billings, Mont. – The District Court for the District of Montana has allowed the Montana Beef Council, Nebraska Beef Council,

R-CALF USA Substantiates Claims the NCBA Calls “Phony”

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In a recent statement, the

Federal Court Grants R-CALF USA’s Motion to Expand Its Beef Checkoff Case to at Least 13 More States

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, the federal district court

Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

Below please find an op-ed by R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard. It is a response to Drovers Editor Greg Henderson’s

R-CALF USA to USTR: Stop Catering to Big Agribusiness; Meeting Requested

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, R-CALF USA sent a

Trump Administration Misses Huge Opportunity to Strengthen America’s Cattle Industry in New U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF USA CEO

Opinion-Editorial by R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

Below please find an op-ed by R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard. It is a rebuttal to the multitude of editorials

Group Asks CFTC to Investigate Packer Trades on Specific Dates That Led to Record Packer Margins

Billings, Mont. - On Monday, R-CALF USA asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to investigate packer trading activities on specific

R-CALF USA Endorses House Bill that Places a Moratorium on Agriculture Industry Mega-Mergers and Acquisitions

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

U.S. Ranchers Raise Over 50K to Label Their Beef “Product of USA” Again

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA COOL Committee Chair Mike Schultz Phone: 785-462-1447; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA’s nationwide “Label

Group Files Reply in Beef Checkoff Case

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today R-CALF USA, through its attorneys,

South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association and Opponents to R-CALF USA’s Beef Checkoff Lawsuit Are Engaged in a Smear Campaign

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com The following is an Op-ed by R-CALF USA

Groups Support Moratorium on Ag Mergers Bill

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA and 80 other

Trump Administration Hasn’t Said if New U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement Requires COOL

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF USA CEO

Group Submits Option for Properly Labeling USA Beef

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard, Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – On Friday, R-CALF USA submitted

Group Responds to Latest Round of Fake News by Drovers

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. - The below statement can be attributed

Independent Ranchers Seek Injunction of Beef Checkoff Funds in Thirteen More States

For immediate release: Contact: David Muraskin, Public Justice - dmuraskin@publicjustice.net, (202) 861-5245; or Bill Bullard, R-CALF, r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com, (406) 252-2516 Checkoff programs

Coalition for a Prosperous America Joins Effort to Reinstate COOL

For Immediate Release: Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA, a board member

Group Prepares for 19th Annual Convention in Rapid City; COOL, Protecting American Ranch Families and U.S. Cattle Markets to be...

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – National cattle trade association R-CALF USA prepares

SCOTUS Nominee Upheld Mandatory COOL for Beef

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, President Trump announced his nominee

R-CALF USA Thankful for Presidential Pardons for Oregon Ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond

For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF USA CEO Bill

R-CALF USA Urges Origin Labels on Beef so Consumers Can Choose to Respond to Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs

For Immediate Release. Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

What CPA Members, Including R-CALF USA, are Saying about the 301 Tariffs

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Court Finds Cattle Producers Harmed by Lack of Country-of-Origin Labeling; Moves Issue Onto Administration’s Plate

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Family Farmers and Ranchers Will Benefit from Trump Administration Tariffs

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R-CALF USA Urges Administration to Stay at NAFTA Table: To Not Accept Skinny NAFTA

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Fox News’ Tomi Lahren Calls on Trump to Restore COOL for Beef

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Group Urges Trump Administration to Block Sale of National Beef

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GAO Cattle Market Report Uses Broad Brush to Describe Cattle Market Problems

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Momentum Against Unconstitutional USDA Checkoff Program Continues with Ninth Circuit Ruling

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R-CALF USA Applauds President Trump’s Trade Policy Shift

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Group Presents NAFTA Message on Capitol Hill: “Mend It or End It”

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Ranch Groups Make Claim for Summary Judgment in Suit to Return USDA Country-of-Origin Labeling

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Group Calls for New Tariffs on Imported Cattle, Beef, Sheep and Lamb in Wake of Shrinking U.S. Livestock Sectors

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Group Defends Checkoff Injunction Before Appeals Court

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Public Invited to Watch Ag Secretary Perdue’s Appeal of R-CALF USA’s Checkoff Case

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Wyoming House Agriculture Committee Passes Country of Origin Placard Bill

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Former Wall Street Trader and NCBA Officials Behind Smear Campaign Targeting R-CALF USA

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Colorado Lawmakers Reject Effort to End Deceptive Food Labels

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Court Documents Allege Hundreds of Millions of Pounds of Imported Beef Likely Being Mislabeled as Product of USA

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Colorado Legislature to Consider Identifying USA Beef

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Groups Request Investigation Surrounding JBS Plant Delisting

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Over 37,000 Americans tell Commerce Secretary to Bring COOL To Trade Negotiations

Contact: Aidan O’Shea, Public Justice - aoshea@publicjustice.net, (202) 861-5240 Bill Bullard, R-CALF - r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com, (406) 252-2516 Patty Lovera, Food &

Oklahoma Ranchers Vote Down the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Associations Attempt to Increase Their Taxes

Media Contacts: Bill Bullard, 406-252-2516, billbullard@r-calfusa.com Angela Huffman, 614-390-7552, ahuffman@competitivemarkets.com OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Today Oklahoma farmers and ranchers won a

R-CALF USA Statement on Montana Beef Export and Investment Agreement with China

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone:

Ranch Group’s COOL Petition Gains Nearly 34K Signatures Since Mid-October

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings,

Producer Groups Urge President to Reverse Ag Secretary’s GIPSA Decision

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

Ranch Groups File Summary Judgement Brief in COOL Case

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

R-CALF USA: Checkoff Contractor Undermining President Trump’s Trade Policy

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com

Oklahoma Ranchers Seek Supreme Court Intervention in State Checkoff Referendum

Media Contacts: Bill Bullard, 406-252-2516, billbullard@r-calfusa.com Angela Huffman, 614-390-7552, ahuffman@competitivemarkets.com OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Today, Oklahoma members of the Organization for

Senators Grassley and Tester Defend America’s Farmers and Ranchers While Agriculture Secretary Perdue Defends Multinational Meatpackers

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

R-CALF USA Statement on Secretary Perdue’s Decision to Abandon the GIPSA Rules

Media Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com www.rcalfusa.com Billings,

Ranch Group Urges Secretary Perdue to Keep GIPSA a Stand-Alone Agency

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

National and State Cattle Groups Urge Congress to Restore Lost Competition

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Ranch Group Lists Beneficial Impacts from Beef Checkoff Lawsuit

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. - In a paper issued today titled "The Montana Checkoff

Ranch Group Accuses USDA of Falsifying the Outcome of Animal ID Meetings

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard

Ranch Group Supports 12 NAFTA Improvements

For Immediate Release September 11, 2017 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – Although R-CALF

South Dakota Stockgrowers Association to Cosponsor Tomi Lahren Speech

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA) has joined

Western Livestock Journal Takes Swing at R-CALF USA; Misses

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. - The below statement can be attributed to R-CALF USA

Group Making Final Preparations for 18th Annual Convention

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516 Email: r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – National cattle trade association R-CALF USA is

Group Responds to Latest Round of NCBA’s False Claims

Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. - The below statement can be attributed to R-CALF

Group Reflects on How It Helped Strengthen BSE Disease Safeguards for U.S. Consumers and Cattlemen

For Immediate Release: July 19, 2017 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. – In the

Tomi Lahren to Keynote Annual Convention

Reserve Tickets NOW! For Immediate Release: July 17, 2017 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Billings, Mont. –

R-CALF USA to Testify at USTR NAFTA Hearing

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2017 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com “The most important modernization that

R-CALF USA Statement on Secretary Perdue’s Decision to Halt Imports of Fresh Brazilian Beef

Billings, Mont. - R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement following Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue's announcement that he

Federal Judge Bars Involuntary Collection of Montana Beef Checkoff Tax

For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 22, 2017 Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard, 406-252-2516, r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com Aidan O’Shea, Public Justice, 202-861-5240,

United States Farmers File Suit to Require Country-of-Origin Labeling on Meat Products

For Immediate Release: Monday, June 19, 2017 Contact: Aidan O’Shea, Public Justice, aoshea@publicjustice.net, (202) 861-5240 Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA, r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com,

R-CALF USA to USTR: Make Seven Improvements to NAFTA

Billings, Mont. - In comprehensive comments submitted yesterday to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), R-CALF USA

R-CALF USA Calls Cargill and JBS Bad Actors in Comments Supporting Secretary Perdue’s Competitive Injury Rule

Billings, Mont. - In comments submitted today to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

R-CALF USA Seeks U.S. Probe into JBS Corruption Scandal

Billings, Mont. - Today, R-CALF USA sent a comprehensive, 11-page request to President Trump, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, Attorney

Why and How Mandatory COOL Should Be Reinstated Through the NAFTA Renegotiations

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Congress passed the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) law in 2002 to provide consumers with information as

R-CALF USA to Discuss State of U.S. Cattle Industry in Ohio

Billings, Mont.-The statewide Ohio cattle association, Buckeye Quality Beef Association, will host a public meeting featuring R-CALF USA CEO Bill

R-CALF USA Launches Public Petition to Ban Brazilian Beef Until COOL Is Reinstated

Billings, Mont. - In a public We the People petition launched yesterday and promoted on its Website, Facebook and Twitter pages,

R-CALF USA Statement on Delay of GIPSA Rule

Billings, Mont. - R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement following the two Federal Register notices published today

R-CALF USA Statement on Renewed Beef Access to China

Billings, Mont. - R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement following the Financial Times report that President Donald

Groups Ask President to Shut Down USDA’s Animal ID Road Tour

Joint News Release Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, R-CALF USA, South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, and Western Organization of Resource Councils

Colorado Democrats Defeat Effort to Reinstate COOL

Denver, Colo. - Yesterday, the Democratic leadership of the Colorado General Assembly's House Agriculture, Livestock & Natural Resources Committee, Chair

Colorado Legislature May Save COOL

Billings, Mont. – On Monday at 1:30 p.m. MDT, cattle ranchers and consumers will be focused on the Colorado General

R-CALF USA Praises Bipartisan Beef Checkoff Reform Legislation

Billings, Mont. - Today, bipartisan legislation was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate to reform the most prominent government subsidy

Cattle Groups Support a Sonny Perdue and Charles Herbster USDA Team

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America “Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer” For Immediate Release: March 2, 2017 Contact: R-CALF

Group Launches “COOLin100” Campaign

Billings, Mont. One of the staunchest supporters of mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef, R-CALF USA, is launching

Group Responds to Beef Industry Publication Challenge

Billings, Mont. - The below statement can be attributed to R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard: “R-CALF USA is pleased that

R-CALF USA: GIPSA Rules Will Help Reverse Cattle Industry Decline

Billings, Mont. – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) proposed a set

Federal Judge Agrees with R-CALF USA’s Arguments on Beef Checkoff Being Unconstitutional, Recommends Halting Program

Great Falls, Mont. – A Montana federal judge yesterday released an initial ruling agreeing with R-CALF USA that the U.S.

R-CALF USA Shares 100-Day Strategy with 1,200 Ranchers in Dakotas

Speaking to about 1,200 ranchers who attended one of six meetings held November 10-15 in the Dakotas, R-CALF USA gained

More Livestock Auction Yards to Host Meetings on Cattle Price Collapse

Billings, Mont. – Two more South Dakota livestock auction yards have joined with the four livestock auction yards in North

Presidential Candidates Invited To R-CALF USA’s 17th Annual Convention: Trump Sent a Surrogate

Billings, Mont. - R-CALF USA's annual membership conventions have evolved over the past 17 years. Despite overlapping four presidential elections,

Livestock Auction Yards to Explore Causes, Solutions to Cattle Price Collapse

Billings, Mont. – In the wake of falling cattle prices, which have fallen farther and faster than in any time

Beef Checkoff Battle Heats Up in Federal Court

Billings, Mont. – A flurry of motions were filed recently in the lawsuit filed by R-CALF USA against the national

Open Letter to U.S. Cattle Producers

September 2016 Dear Cattle Producing Friend, What does the rest of 2016 have in store for your U.S. cattle industry?

R-CALF USA: Dominant Meatpackers Are Now Too Big to Regulate

Billings, Mont. – According to R-CALF USA, antitrust and competition enforcement agencies have failed miserably to prevent multinational meatpackers from

R-CALF USA’s Attorneys Seek Quick End to Beef Checkoff Lawsuit

Billings, Mont. – In response to the government’s August motion to dismiss or stay the lawsuit R-CALF USA filed against

R-CALF USA Convention to Include Surrogate Presidential Candidate Speakers

Billings, Mont. – National cattle trade association R-CALF USA invited representatives from the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton presidential campaigns

R-CALF USA: USDA’s Action to Allow Raw Brazilian Beef Imports Is Purely Political and Terribly Reckless

Billings, Mont. – “Today’s announcement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stating he is reopening the U.S. market to raw Brazilian

Supporters Urge Congress to Take Action and Pass Meaningful Commodity Checkoff Program Reform

Joint News Release Contact: Bill Bullard (406-252-2516) Fred Stokes: (601-527-2459) July 14, 2016 Washington, DC – More than 140 organizations,

USITC Report Predicts Exceedingly Small Benefits for U.S. Beef Packers While Failing to Address Impacts to the U.S. Cattle Supply...

Billings, Mont. – Today the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued findings from its investigation into the likely impacts the

Meatpackers Cite Outdated Studies in Attack Against Senator Grassley’s Ban on Packer Ownership Legislation

According to R-CALF USA, Barry Carpenter, President and CEO of the packers’ largest international trade association, the North American Meat

Independent Cattle Ranchers Sue Federal Dept. of Agriculture Over Beef Checkoff Program

Independent Cattle Ranchers Sue Federal Dept. of Agriculture Over Beef Checkoff Program Group Says Ad Campaigns Improperly Use Tax Dollars

Senate Judiciary Committee Approves R-CALF USA’s Request to Investigate Cattle Price Collapse

Billings, Mont. – In response to R-CALF USA’s January request, the Senate Judiciary Committee last week requested the Comptroller General

R-CALF USA Sends Multiple Requests to Senate Judiciary Committee: Investigate 2015 Cattle Price Collapse

Billings, Mont. – In its highly detailed and well-documented first request to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee (Committee), R-CALF USA

Groups Oppose CME Group’s Discount Plan for South Dakota Cattle Deliveries

Billings, Mont. – In comments sent today, R-CALF USA and the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA) jointly urged the CME

R-CALF USA Urges Senate Ag Committee to Reject Voluntary COOL

Billings, Mont. – In a letter sent yesterday to the members of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee

R-CALF USA Responds to Dubious TPP Testimony and NCBA Jabs

Billings, Mont. – During a formal hearing held recently by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), representatives of the world’s

R-CALF USA Urges Nebraska Senators to Defend Livestock Market Competition

Billings, Mont.– In a letter sent yesterday to Nebraska’s unicameral senators, R-CALF USA urged the defeat of a bill that

R-CALF USA to USITC: TPP Will Harm U.S. Cattle and Sheep Producers

Washington, D.C. – In testimony presented today to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), R-CALF USA urged the commission to

R-CALF USA: BLM Exceeded Its Authority When It Approved American Prairie Reserve Request

Billings, Mont. – In a formal protest submitted yesterday to the Malta, Montana, field office of the Bureau of Land

R-CALF USA Requests Senate Judiciary Committee Investigation into 2015 Cattle Price Collapse

Billings, Mont. – In a formal request sent today to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary (Committee), R-CALF USA

A Dilatory Congress and Indifferent Executive Branch Strip Citizens of their Right to Know the Origins of their Food

Billings, Mont. – Although their deadline for completing and passing the nation’s fiscal year 2016 spending bill expired 79 days

R-CALF USA Says Congress Forsakes Consumers and Producers in COOL Repeal

R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement in response to Congress’ inclusion of language in the must-pass omnibus

R-CALF USA Appeals to Presidential Frontrunners to Defend Mandatory COOL

Billings, Mont. – In what R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard acknowledges is a Hail Mary effort to preserve mandatory country-of-origin

R-CALF USA Statement on WTO COOL Ruling

R-CALF USA Statement on WTO COOL Ruling Correction: The WTO award for Canada was in Canadian dollars. The statement below

R-CALF USA to President, Congress: Capitulating to the WTO on COOL will Severely Compromise the United States’ Global Standing

In a letter sent today to President Barack Obama and Senate agriculture committee leaders, R-CALF USA provided a plan forward

R-CALF USA Submits Comments Opposing Importing Beef from Namibia

Billings, Mont. – This week R-CALF USA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection

R-CALF USA Testifies that Free Trade Agreements Harm U.S. Cattle, Sheep Industries

Washington, D.C. – In testimony before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) today, R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard stated the

R-CALF USA Says TPP Will Worsen Cattle and Sheep Price Volatility

Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued this statement following the Administration’s release of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

President Obama Urged to Persuade New Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to Support U.S. COOL Law

Billings, Mont. – In a letter sent today to President Barack Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and U.S. Trade Ambassador

R-CALF USA: Time for Ag Groups to Stand Up for U.S. Producers by Preserving Mandatory COOL

Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s letter from international and

Cattle Producers Stand with Manufacturers and Workers to Oppose TPP

Cattle Producers Stand with Manufacturers and Workers to Oppose TPP Billings, Mont. – Recently, R-CALF USA helped formulate a 13-point

30-State Salmonella Outbreak from Mexican Cucumbers Heightens Need for Mandatory COOL

Billings, Mont. – In the wake of a 30-state outbreak of Salmonella infections caused by tainted cucumbers imported from Mexico,

R-CALF USA Urges Updates to Price Reporting Act

Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, R-CALF USA submitted a white paper to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate

Top 10 Reasons Independent U.S. Cattle Producers Support Mandatory COOL

Billings, Mont. – Detractors of the United States’ country of origin labeling (COOL) law are reenergized as a result of

Speakers Deliver during R-CALF USA’s 16th Annual Convention

Billings, MT - R-CALF USA’s two-day convention in Denver, Colo. was jumpstarted by Angus McIntosh, Ph.D., who has served as

R-CALF USA Convention Goers Reaffirm Support for Mandatory COOL and Tackle Other Critical Issues Facing Their Industry

Billings, Mont. – At their 16th annual convention and membership meeting held in Denver, Colo., last week, R-CALF USA members

R-CALF USA: NFU Is Irresponsibly Misrepresenting the Voluntary COOL Bill

Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA and the National Farmers Union (NFU) once worked together to support, pass and maintain mandatory

R-CALF USA to Host 16th Annual Convention in Denver: COOL, Argentinian and Brazilian Imports to be Highlights

Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA, the nation’s largest producer-only, national cattle trade association, will hold its 16th annual convention and

Congress, Farm Groups Fall Prey to Canada and Mexico’s Great COOL Hoax

Billings, Mont. – Data compiled by attorneys for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) reveal that accusations by

U.S. Economic Model Shows COOL Losses Overstated by Billions

Billings, Mont. – In a 41-page brief to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United States Trade Representative (USTR) demonstrated

Coalition Urges Senate to Reject COOL Repeal; Urges Senate to Reject So-Called Voluntary COOL Compromise

Washington, D.C.—Today, a coalition of 142 rancher, farmer, rural, consumer, manufacturer, labor, faith and environmental groups from across the United

Senate Repeal of COOL Is Payback to Powerful Meatpacking Industry

Billings, Mont. - Today, Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and John Hoeven (D-N.D.) are expected to announce the introduction of legislation

R-CALF USA Applauds Tester’s Amendment

Billings, MT – Senator Jon Tester included an amendment to FY 2016 Ag appropriations bill during consideration by the Senate

Guest Editorial/Op-Ed by R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard; COOL: It’s About U.S. Sovereignty

Distinguishing imported meat from domestic meat is not new. The Tariff Act of 1930 requires labels on imported meat to

“Sustainability!”

Guest Editorial/Op-Ed by R-CALF USA Region II Director Taylor Haynes, M.D. ** Sustainability is today’s buzzword. Webster defines sustain as

President Signs Fast Track Bill that Is Certain to Further Destroy America’s Dwindling Commercial Sheep Industry; Cattle Industry to Follow

(June 30, 2015) Billings, Mont. – According to R-CALF USA, yesterday’s signing of the highly controversial Trade Promotion Authority bill,

Agriculture Secretary Rushes Headlong to Increase Beef Supplies, Lower Cattle Prices, and Jeopardize Herd Health

(June 29, 2015) Billings, Mont. – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack rushed to finalize two proposed rules that would increase

R-CALF USA: Senate COOL Hearing Pathetically Biased

(June 26, 2015) Billings, Mont. – Today, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry held a hearing regarding the

R-CALF USA Rejects Senate Proposal to Convert Mandatory COOL to a Voluntary Program

(June 24, 2015) Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement in response to U.S.

R-CALF USA Applauds USTR Request to Arbitrate COOL; Urges Congress to Not Interfere with Arbitration Process

Billings, Mont. – On Tuesday, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) formally triggered an arbitration process with Canada regarding country

Group Congratulates Nebraskans Who Stopped Chinese-Controlled Industrial Hog Farms in Nebraska

Group Congratulates Nebraskans Who Stopped Chinese-Controlled Industrial Hog Farms in Nebraska Billings, Mont. – Yesterday, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature defeated

R-CALF USA to House Ag Subcommittee: Do Not Weaken COOL

Washington, D.C. – In written testimony submitted for today’s hearing on meat labeling requirements held by the U.S. House Agriculture

R-CALF USA: NCBA’s New Proposal Fails to Fix the Broken Cattle Tax

R-CALF USA: NCBA’s New Proposal Fails to Fix the Broken Cattle Tax January 20, 2015 Billings, Mont. – Despite the

WTO Tries to Change U.S. Law with 4th Adverse COOL Ruling

(May 18, 2015) Billings, MT – For the fourth time in three years, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled

R-CALF USA: Vilsack Wrong to Blame Producers for His Checkoff Failure

December 19, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In an interview with DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Group Appreciates CME’s Emergency Action that Unlocked Stalled Feeder Cattle Futures Market; Will Seek Investigation

December 15, 2014 Billings, Mont. – Yesterday the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc., (CME) took emergency action to unlock the stalled

FMD Outbreaks Persist in South Korea Despite Wishful Thinking by Ag Secretary and OIE

December 15, 2014 Billings, Mont. – Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is perhaps the most contagious disease known to cloven-footed animals like

Group Elects Texas Salebarn Owner as Region V Director

December 4, 2014 Billings, Mont. – Cheryl Moore of Stephenville, Texas, was recently elected as Region V Director of R-CALF

Over 200 Groups Urge Congress to Continue Supporting COOL

December 2, 2014 Billings, Mont. – Today 207 groups representing a broad segment of the U.S. economy, including farm, ranch,

Group Informs Ag Secretary of Its Members’ Checkoff Policies

November 3, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In a letter sent today to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, R-CALF USA provided a

Group Says NCBA’s Claims Against COOL Are Baloney

October 22, 2014 Billings, Mont. – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), which receives 82 percent of its annual revenues

International COOL Ruling Runs Afoul of U.S. Court Decisions

October 20, 2014 Billings, Mont. – The much anticipated ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding whether country of

Sheep Producers Host Roll-Over Auction Fundraiser

October 8, 2014 Billings, Mont. – Recently, R-CALF USA had its first ever sheep roll-over auction fundraiser. This milestone event

R-CALF USA Commends 32 Senators for Defending COOL

October 6, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In early September Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) reached out to Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.)

Producer-Paid Checkoffs Help Meatpacking Lobby Sustain COOL Fight

September 15, 2014 Billings, Mont. – On Friday the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), the

36 Groups Urge Ag Secretary to Enforce Beef Checkoff Program’s Prohibition Against Conflicts of Interest; Urge Other Reforms

September 11, 2014 Washington, DC – In the wake of this weekend’s announcement by the National Farmers Union (NFU) that

Cattle Groups Pleased With Appeal Court’s Affirmation of COOL

July 29, 2014 Billings, Mont. – Today, eleven judges at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

More Than 80 Farm, Consumer, Rural and Faith-Based Organizations Call on Justice Department to Extend Review of Proposed Tyson-Hillshire Merger

July 24, 2014 WASHINGTON — Today, a coalition of 82 farm, ranch, consumer, rural and faith-based groups sent a letter

Group Opposes USDA Plan to Establish Another International Bureaucracy

July 15, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In comments filed last night, R-CALF USA urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal

Former GIPSA Chief Sets Record Straight After Personal Attacks From Industrial Agriculture Activist

June 25, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In a recently published article, J. Dudley Butler, immediate past administrator of the U.S. Department

USDA Approves Checkoff Advertisements Featuring “North American Beef”

May 6, 2014 Billings, Mont. – Last February R-CALF USA submitted a complaint to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack alleging unlawful

R-CALF USA Statement on House Appropriations Committee’s Passage of Agriculture Appropriation’s Bill

May 29, 2014 Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House

Group Celebrates 100th Show on Nebraska Radio

Billings, Mont. – Today, R-CALF USA’s 100th radio show aired on KBRX in O’Neill, Neb. For nearly two years, radio listeners

Farmers, Ranchers and Consumers Urge Congress to Reject Harmful Appropriations Policy Riders on COOL and Farmer Protections

May 19, 2014 Washington, D.C.—Today, farm, rural, consumer, labor and environmental groups from across the United States delivered two separate

Brazil's Second Reported BSE Case Raises Food Safety Concerns

May 6. 2014 Billings, Mont. – On Monday the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) provided notice that Brazil confirmed its

Brazil’s Second Reported BSE Case Raises Food Safety Concerns

Cattle Group Minces No Words in Opposition to USDA’s Plan to Import Fresh Beef from FMD-Affected Brazil

April 24, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In strongly worded public comments, R-CALF USA criticized the plan by the U.S. Department of

Inspector General Corrects Beef Checkoff Audit Pursuant to R-CALF USA’s Complaint

January 31, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In a corrected report issued today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Farm, Ranch and Consumer Groups Applaud Federal Appeals Court COOL Ruling

Farm, Ranch and Consumer Groups Applaud Federal Appeals Court COOL Ruling Decision rejects meatpacker demand to halt popular country of

Group Applauds Preservation of COOL and Packers & Stockyards Act Enforcement in 2014 Farm Bill

January 27, 2014 Washington, D.C. – Today, after longer than two years of congressional debate, the members of the Farm Bill

Group Applauds Preservation of COOL and Packers & Stockyards Act Enforcement in 2014 Farm Bill

Statement of Farm And Consumer Advocates on 2014 Farm Bill COOL and Livestock Issues

January 27, 2014 Washington, D.C. – Today, the meatpacker and poultry industry attacked the Farm Bill conference for standing with farmers, ranchers, consumers

Group’s Testimony Requests No Limiting Riders for PSA Enforcement in Appropriations Bill

March 23, 2014 Billings, Mont. – Recently, R-CALF USA provided written testimony to the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee. This testimony encourages Congress to

R-CALF USA and 97 Groups Urge No Changes to COOL Law

January 22, 2014 Washington, D.C. – Today, R-CALF USA and 97 other groups representing cattle, farm, manufacturer, consumer and other rural

R-CALF USA Seeks Investigation Into Possible Misuse of Beef Checkoff Program Funds

February 12, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In a letter sent today to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and to U.S. Department of Agriculture

Group Frustrated at Meaningless Responses from USDA;

Group Frustrated at Meaningless Responses from USDA; Requests Remedial Action on Beef Checkoff Program Abuses March 12, 2014 Billings, Mont.

Cattle Group Urges Secretary Jewell to Cease Armed Confrontation with Nevada Rancher

April 11, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In a strongly worded letter sent yesterday to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior,

Group Shares Senators’ Concerns Over Brazilian Beef Imports

January 30, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In the shadow of Congress’ near completion of the long-awaited 2014 Farm Bill, a bipartisan

R-CALF USA Pleased with Farm Bill’s Treatment of COOL and GIPSA

February 4, 2014 Billings, Mont. – R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement following today’s passage of H.R. 2642,

55 Groups Ask Congress to Help Stop USDA from Introducing FMD Into the United States

March 4, 2014 Billings, Mont. – In a letter sent today, 55 organizations asked a bipartisan group of five U.S. Senators for help in

Senator Hoeven Will Likely Cast Deciding Vote In Early January for Future of Independent Livestock Producers

January 2, 2014 - In an unprecedented display of political polarization and congressional gridlock, Congress was unable to pass a 2012

Justice Department Fails to Stop Ongoing Monopolization of Beefpacking Industry

March 29, 2013 Billings, Mont. – On Tuesday, the Obama Administration’s U.S. Department of Justice (Justice Department) undid the monumental progress

R-CALF USA Forms Sheep Committee

March 28, 2013 Billings, Mont. – In response to requests by sheep producers who recently experienced a 50 percent decline in lamb

Four Groups Petition Court for Permission to Defend COOL

Joint News Release by R-CALF USA, F&WW, SDSGA and WORC Four Groups Petition Court for Permission to Defend COOL Spurious

14th Annual Convention Brings in Experts from Across the Country

July 25, 2013 Pierre, S.D. -R-CALF USA will hold its 14th annual convention here August 2-3 at the Best Western Ramkota

R-CALF USA Pleased With Final COOL Rule Released Today

May 23, 2013 Billings, Mont.– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its final rule on country of origin labeling (COOL) today, which

Thirty-four Groups Express Support for Four Farm Bill Amendments

May 22, 2013 Washington, D.C.– Thirty-four national and state livestock, farm and consumer groups, including R-CALF USA, joined in a letter

R-CALF USA Seeks Correction to OIG’s Beef Checkoff Audit Report

May 17, 2013 Billings, Mont. – In a supplemental complaint and request for correction filed last week, R-CALF USA formally requested a correction to

R-CALF USA Urges USDA to Go Even Further to Modify COOL

April 15, 2013 Billings, Mont. – In comments supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) March 12, 2013 proposal to modify its country

Proposed COOL Rule Mandates Ag Secretary’s Four-Year-Old Request

March 11, 2013 Billings, Mont. – Four years ago Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sent a letter to food industry representatives signaling to them

Group Circulates Petitions to Stop Federally-Funded NCBA from Suing to Eliminate COOL

July 11, 2013 Billings, Mont.– Today, R-CALF USA posted petitions on both its Facebook page and on its Website that calls

Groups Urge Rejection of Shuanghui’s Acquisition of Smithfield Foods

July 10, 2013 Washington, D.C. – In preparation for today’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the proposal by Chinese-owned Shuanghui International Holdings,

R-CALF USA: COOL Litigation Supported by Producer Checkoff Dollars

Billings, Mont. – At least three of the eight plaintiffs that filed a lawsuit July 8 against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s)

More than 35,000 Consumers and Farmers Urge USDA to Protect Country-of-Origin Labels

Widespread Public Support for USDA Proposed Rule as Comment Period Concludes April 9, 2013 Washington, D.C.—Consumers and farmers overwhelmingly support

R-CALF USA: COOL Litigation Supported by Producer Checkoff Dollars

July 9, 2013 Billings, Mont. – At least three of the eight plaintiffs that filed a lawsuit July 8 against the U.S. Department

R-CALF USA Calls OIG Checkoff Audit a Colossal Whitewash

April 8, 2013 Billings, Mont. – In a formal complaint sent Friday to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

R-CALF USA and Others Urge Congress to Pass Packer Ban in 2013 Farm Bill

May 3, 2013 Washington, DC – R-CALF USA and 20 other livestock and consumer groups sent a joint letter to leaders of the agriculture

Court Grants Four Groups’ Right to Defend COOL

Joint News Release by R-CALF USA, F&WW, SDSGA and WORC Court Grants Four Groups’ Right to Defend COOL Farm, Ranch and

R-CALF USA Applauds Senate COOL Letter

February 2, 2013 Billings, MT – R-CALF USA applauds yesterday’s action by a group of 31 U.S. Senators led by Senators

Nationwide Coalition Urges USDA to Protect Integrity of Country of Origin Labels

229 farm, consumer, rural, faith, food and environmental groups from 45 states demand sensible labels April 2, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C.—A

USDA Prepares to Break U.S. Cattle Market with Cheaper, Higher Risk Brazilian Imports

December 20, 2013 Billings, Mont. – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced its

New USDA Rule Designed to Help Meatpackers Break Domestic Cattle Market

November 1, 2013 Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced

Deadline Looms for U.S. to Unwind WTO’s COOL Clock: R-CALF USA Offers a Solution

“R-CALF USA is so determined to preserve COOL that it is aggressively fighting in all three branches of the U.S.

Cattle, Farm and Consumer Groups Join Together to Urge Vigorous Review of JBS Merger Proposal

December 26, 2012 Billings, MT – Five statewide cattle groups and R-CALF USA joined in a letter with 37 U.S.-based farm and consumer

R-CALF USA: Animal ID Rule Less Onerous than Government Wanted

December 21, 2012 Billings, MT – On Dec. 28, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will publish its final national

USDA Prepares to Expose the U.S. to an Unnecessary and Avoidable Risk of FMD

December 18, 2012 Billings, MT – On Jan. 6, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service

Cattle Group Encourages USDA Proposal to Address Competition-Reducing Formula Contracts

For Immediate Release By: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 14, 2025 – In comments submitted to the U.S. […]