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 impacts of the Uruguay Round Agreements and the free trade […]
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) free trade agreement: “The TPP will continue to drive the […]
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 Appropriations Committee. The included amendment addresses some concerns regarding importation […]
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, also known as Fast Track, by President Obama signals a […]
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 imports of fresh beef from 14 states in Brazil and […]
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 a measure that would have allowed Chinese-owned Smithfield Farms, the […]