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SUMMARY:Producer Meeting - Niobrara\, NE
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA To Host Cattle Producer Meeting \nWhen: 7 p.m. CDT\, Tues.\, March 19\, 2024 \nWhere: Sportsmen’s Bar\, 25411 Park Ave.\, Niobrara\, NE 68760 \nContacts: R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy (605) 830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com; or R-CALF USA Vice President Eric Nelson (712) 540-5633 or efarrisnelson@gmail.com; or Matt Paulsen (308) 750-6726 or mpaul468@gmail.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA member Matt Paulsen will host an independent cattle producer meeting on Tuesday\, March 19\, at the Sportsmen’s Bar\, 25411 Park Ave.\, in Niobrara\, Nebraska. The meeting is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about the most pressing issues facing the U.S. cattle industry. \nDinner will not be provided; attendees are encouraged to arrive early to order and pay for their food and beverages before the meeting starts. \nSpeakers will be R-CALF USA President/Region III Director Brett Kenzy and R-CALF USA Vice President/Region VII Director Eric Nelson. Kenzy will give an overview of the current state of the U.S. cattle industry and R-CALF USA’s activities\, while Nelson will give a brief update on R-CALF USA’s historic antitrust litigation and other issues. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is the largest producer-only organization fighting to bring back mandatory country of origin labeling for beef\, to stop anti-competitive and unjust practices by the four largest packers\, to prevent high-risk imports from countries with disease outbreaks\, to allow U.S. cattle producers to promote their USA beef within the beef checkoff program and make the checkoff voluntary\, and to seek tariffs and tariff rate quotas to save the U.S. sheep industry from price-depressing imports. \nR-CALF USA is set apart from all other national cattle associations because it relies solely on membership dues and donations to carry out its mission to ensure the continued profitability and independence of United States cattle and sheep producers. It exists only because of support from its members. R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516 for more information.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/cattle-producer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240411T180000
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SUMMARY:Sheep Producer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA To Host Sheep Producer Meeting \nWhen: 5 p.m. MDT\, Thurs.\, April 11\, 2024 \nWhere: High Plains Restaurant\, 105 S. Dartmouth Ave.\, Newell\, SD 57760 \nContact: R-CALF USA Sheep Chair Bill Kluck\, (605) 645-8773 or echofarm@goldenwest.net \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA Sheep Committee Chair Bill Kluck will host an informational meeting after the sheep sale at 5 p.m. on Thursday\, April 11\, at the High Plains Restaurant\, 105 S. Dartmouth Ave.\, in Newell\, South Dakota. The meeting is free and open to all independent sheep producers or anyone interested in the sheep industry. Dinner will not be provided. \nKluck will discuss R-CALF USA’s petition for relief on behalf of American sheep producers and why Congress needs to pass legislation to enact tariffs on imported lamb and mutton to save the U.S. sheep industry from price-depressing imports. Jim Selchert from U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds’ (R-S.D.) office will attend the meeting. \nOn August 3\, 2023\, Protect American Lamb\, a project under the auspices of the R-CALF USA Sheep Committee\, petitioned the United States Trade Representative for relief from lamb and mutton imports. Our petition requests our U.S. Trade Ambassador to direct the U.S. International Trade Commission to conduct a Global Safeguard Investigation and it asks Congress to establish tariffs on imported lamb and mutton to encourage regrowth in our U.S. sheep industry. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It relies solely on membership dues and donations to carry out its mission to ensure the continued profitability and independence of U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It exists only because of support from its members. R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516 for more information.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/sheep-producer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240414T150000
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SUMMARY:Director To Speak at BQBA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Director To Speak at Buckeye Quality Beef Association Meeting \nWhen: 2 p.m. EDT\, Sun.\, April 14\, 2024 \nWhere: Perry Township Fire Department\, 4625 Boggs Rd.\, Zanesville\, OH 43701 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Region VIII Director Dave Hyde (740) 381-2699 or  dhydefarm@windstream.net; or BQBA President Larry Queen queenfarm5488@gmail.com; or Vic Sellers wvs01@icloud.com \n  \nDescription: The Buckeye Quality Beef Association (BQBA)\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host a meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, April 14\, at the Perry Township Fire Department located at 4625 Boggs Road in Zanesville\, Ohio. \nThe meeting is open to all cattle producers and will include discussion on policy and current legislation. R-CALF USA Region VIII Director Dave Hyde\, of Bloomingdale\, will give an R-CALF USA update. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is the largest producer-only organization fighting to bring back mandatory country of origin labeling for beef\, to stop anticompetitive and unjust practices by the four largest packers\, to prevent high-risk imports from countries with disease outbreaks\, to allow U.S. cattle producers to promote their USA beef within the beef checkoff program and make the checkoff voluntary\, and to seek tariffs to save the U.S. sheep industry from price-depressing imports. \nR-CALF USA is set apart from all other national cattle associations because it relies solely on membership dues and donations to carry out its mission to ensure the continued profitability and independence of United States cattle and sheep producers. It exists only because of support from its members. R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516 for more information.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/director-to-speak-at-bqba-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240814T180000
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SUMMARY:Online PSA Comment Writing Night
DESCRIPTION:What: PSA Comment Writing Night \n When: 6 p.m. MDT\, Wed.\, Aug. 14\, 2024 \nWhere: Via Zoom  \nSubject: Join Us In Supporting USDA’s New Rancher Protections   \nDescription: WORC\, along with our partners CFFE and RCALF-USA and Open Markets Institute\, are hosting a Packers and Stockyards Act Comment Writing Night in response to USDA’s proposed rule on “Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets”. \nThese rules would provide much-needed clarity for courts nationwide\, and help ensure fair treatment for independent cattle producers by multinational meatpacking corporations. \nDuring this Zoom call\, we will hear from cattle producers and experts in the field on why these rules are vital to producers\, and what kind of comments will make an impact. We’ll have time to ask questions and hear answers from the panelists and other producers. \nAugust 14 at 6 p.m. MDT \nRegister at this Zoom link \nWe will begin the night hearing from experts in the field who will be providing context and information on this rule: \nPatty Lovera: Lovera brings an impressive background in grassroots organizing on farm and food issues and lobbying in Washington\, D.C.\, as well as extensive knowledge of farming topics. She has been an ally to WORC for several years offering legal advice and expertise. \nClaire Kelloway: Kelloway is the program manager for fair food and farming systems at the Open Markets Institute. She is the primary writer for Food & Power\, a first-of-its-kind website\, providing original reporting and resources on monopoly power in food and agriculture. She also oversees Open Markets’ policy research into the legal underpinnings of corporations and market concentration in the food sector. \nBill Bullard: Formerly a cow/calf producer in South Dakota\, Bullard also serves as the CEO of R-CALF USA. He has testified on behalf of R-CALF USA before Congress and executive branch agencies\, manages numerous lawsuits on behalf of the organization\, and authored an antitrust paper published in the South Dakota Law Review. \nWe have until September 11th to submit comments on the proposed rule. The meat packers and industry associations are already making their voices heard loud and clear. They don’t want this rule implemented so they can continue to rig the system and control the market. Independent producers in the cattle industry need to show mass support for these proposed rules\, and be able to hold packers accountable for violating the Packers and Stockyards Act. \n ### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/online-psa-comment-writing-night/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T210000
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UID:27064-1726331400-1726347600@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Committee Chairs to Speak at ICOM Meeting Sept. 14
DESCRIPTION:What: Committee Chairs to Speak at ICOM Annual Meeting \nWhen: 4:30 p.m. CDT\, Sat.\, Sept. 14\, 2024 \nWhere: Black Silo Winery\, 4030 E. 10th St.\, Trenton\, MO 64683 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Director and ICOM President Freddie Keaton\, (573) 247-1270 or keatns@hotmail.com; or Judy Urton\, (660) 635-1380 or icomissouri@gmail.com \n  \nDescription: The Independent Cattlemen of Missouri (ICOM)\, an R-CALF USA affiliate\, will host its annual meeting on Saturday\, Sept. 14. The meeting will take place at the Black Silo Winery located at 4030 E. 10th St. in Trenton\, Missouri. \nThe business meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. A brisket dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. R-CALF USA Animal Health Chair Max Thornsberry\, DVM\, will speak at 7 p.m.\, and R-CALF USA Private Property Rights Chair Shad Sullivan will follow at 8 p.m. The event will also include a trade show\, socials\, a raffle\, and a live auction. \nThe event will have limited seating\, call or text (573) 247-1270 or (660) 635-1380 to RSVP by Sept. 6. The meeting is open to the public. Lodging is available at the Cobblestone Inn & Suites-Trenton\, call (660) 358-1383 to make a room reservation. Ask for the “Independent Cattlemen of Missouri” rate. View the event agenda here. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/committee-chairs-to-speak-at-icom-meeting-sept-14/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241109T190000
DTSTAMP:20241101T225659Z
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UID:27428-1731171600-1731178800@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Livestock Producer Meeting in White River\, SD
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA To Host Livestock Producer Meeting \nWhen: 5 p.m. CST\, Sat.\, Nov. 9\, 2024 \nWhere: The Roundup Bar & Grill\, 113 First St.\, White River\, SD 57579 \nContact: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox at 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com\, or R-CALF USA Tribal Regions Director Eric Gropper at 605-454-2053 or egropper@live.com \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host a livestock producer meeting at 5 p.m. on Saturday\, Nov. 9 at the Roundup Bar & Grill\, located at 113 First St. in White River\, South Dakota. \nR-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy\, Tribal Regions Director Eric Gropper\, and Animal Identification Committee Chair Kenny Fox will provide an organizational and industry update\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA) President Chuck Willard will give an SDSGA organizational update. \nA complimentary light supper will be served\, and dessert will be provided by Mellette County Cattlewomen. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/livestock-producer-meeting-in-white-river-sd/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241202T200000
DTSTAMP:20241119T215246Z
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UID:27490-1733144400-1733169600@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Two Producer Meetings in South Dakota
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA to Host Two Producer Meetings in South Dakota \nWhen: Mon.\, Dec. 2\, 2024 \nRe: 1 p.m. MST – West River Electric Assoc.\, 3250 E. Highway 44\, Rapid City\, SD 57703 \n        5 p.m. MST – Buffalo Gap Community Center\, 209 Main St.\, Buffalo Gap\, SD 57722 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox\, 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com; or R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy\, 605-830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host two livestock producer meetings in South Dakota on Monday\, Dec. 2. At 1 p.m.\, a meeting will be hosted at the West River Electric Association\, located at 3250 E. Highway 44 in Rapid City\, South Dakota. Coffee and cookies provided by Bishop Beef will be served. \nLater at 5 p.m.\, another meeting will be held at the Buffalo Gap Community Center\, located at 209 Main St. in Buffalo Gap\, South Dakota. A light supper will be served\, sponsored by White Ranch\, M&M Cattle Services\, Boehringer Ingelheim/John Rehmeier\, Custer County Farm Bureau\, and Fall River County Farm Bureau. A fundraiser with proceeds benefiting R-CALF USA will be hosted at the meeting. \nAt both events\, R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy and Animal Identification Chair Kenny Fox will provide updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director Doris Lauing and representatives will give an organizational update. The 2025 R-CALF USA Calendar will be available to purchase at both meetings. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/two-producer-meetings-in-south-dakota/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241210T173000
DTSTAMP:20241126T235304Z
CREATED:20241126T235304Z
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SUMMARY:Two Nebraska Producer Meetings
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA to Host Two Nebraska Livestock Producer Meetings \nRe:   Fri.\, Dec. 6\, 2024 – Bassett\, Neb. \n         Bassett Livestock Auction\, 105 W. Fourth St. \n         6 p.m. CST \n         Tues.\, Dec. 10\, 2024 – Valentine\, Neb. \n         Valentine Livestock Auction\, 126 N. Government St.  \n         5:30 p.m. CST \nContacts: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox\, 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com; or President Brett Kenzy\, 605-830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host two livestock producer meetings in Nebraska next month.  On Friday\, Dec. 6\, a meeting will be hosted at Bassett Livestock Auction\, located at 105 W. Fourth St. in Bassett. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m.\, and a light supper will be served at 7 p.m. with speakers following. \nAnother meeting will be held on Tuesday\, Dec. 10\, at 5 p.m. at Valentine Livestock Auction\, located at 126 N. Government St. in Valentine. A light supper will be provided. \nAt both events\, R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy and other organizational representatives will provide updates\, particularly on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. The 2025 R-CALF USA Calendar will be available to purchase at both meetings. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/two-nebraska-producer-meetings/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250103T180000
DTSTAMP:20241223T222242Z
CREATED:20241223T222242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T222242Z
UID:27814-1735819200-1735927200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Three Meetings in ND & SD
DESCRIPTION:Re:   Community Legion Hall\, E. 3rd St.\, Faith\, SD 57626 \nNoon MST – Thurs. – Jan. 2 \nAmerican Legion\, 405 1st Ave. W.\, Lemmon\, SD 57638 \n5 p.m. MST – Thurs.\, Jan. 2 \nAmerican Legion\, 107 2nd Ave. NE\, Belfield\, ND 58622  \n6 p.m. MST – Fri.\, Jan. 3 \n  \nContacts: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox\, 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com; or R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy\, 605-830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host two livestock producer meetings in South Dakota on Jan. 2 and one in North Dakota on Jan. 3. At noon on Thursday\, Jan. 2\, a meeting will be hosted at the Community Legion Hall\, located at E. 3rd St. in Faith\, South Dakota. A light lunch will be served. Later at 5 p.m. on Jan. 2\, a meeting will be held at the American Legion\, located at 405 1st Ave. W. in Lemmon\, South Dakota. A light supper will be served. \nThe next day\, on Friday\, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m.\, a meeting will be held at the American Legion\, located at 107 2nd Ave. NE in Belfield\, North Dakota. A light supper will be served by the Belfield FFA. \nAt the three events\, R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy will provide updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association will give an organizational update at the Faith and Lemmon meetings and Independent Beef Association of North Dakota will give an update at the Lemmon and Belfield meetings. The 2025 R-CALF USA Calendar will be available to purchase at all meetings. \nThe meetings are sponsored by Gooseneck Implement\, Lemmon\, S.D.; Maher JM Angus\, Morristown\, S.D.; Keffeler Kreations\, Faith\, S.D.; D Lazy T Ranch\, Opal\, S.D.; Fox Hole Ranch/Randy and Laura Fox\, Newell\, S.D.; Paul’s Feed and Seed\, Faith\, S.D.; Faith Veterinary Services\, Faith\, S.D.; Wedge Tent Ranch\, Faith\, S.D.; Dakota Propane\, Lemmon\, S.D.; Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union\, Faith\, S.D.; and First National Bank\, Faith\, S.D. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/three-meetings-in-nd-sd/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T183000
DTSTAMP:20250107T231639Z
CREATED:20250107T231639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T231639Z
UID:27855-1737050400-1737052200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Producer Meeting in Atkinson\, Neb.
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA to Host Producer Meeting in Atkinson\, Neb. \nWhen: 6 p.m. CST\, Thurs.\, Jan. 16\, 2025 \nWhere: Atkinson Livestock Market\, 87604 S. Wixon St.\, Atkinson\, NE 68713 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox\, 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com; or R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy\, 605-830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com  \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host a livestock producer meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday\, Jan. 16 at Atkinson Livestock Market located at 87604 S. Wixon St. in Atkinson\, Nebraska. Supper will be provided. \nR-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy will provide updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. The 2025 R-CALF USA Calendar will be available at the meetings. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/producer-meeting-in-atkinson-neb/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250127T200000
DTSTAMP:20250113T225735Z
CREATED:20250113T225735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T225735Z
UID:27866-1737997200-1738008000@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Producer Meeting Yorktown\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA to Host Producer Meeting in Yorktown\, Texas \nWhen: 5 p.m. CST\, Mon.\, Jan. 27\, 2025 \nWhere: Teaghlach Meadows\, 2099 Spies Rd.\, Yorktown\, TX 78164 \nContact: R-CALF USA Region V Director Stacey Weldon White\, 713-548-4546 or white-stacey@att.net \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host a livestock producer meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday\, Jan. 27 at Teaghlach Meadows\, located at 2099 Spies Rd. in Yorktown\, Texas\, near Cuero. Supper will be served\, and the event is sponsored by the Weldon family. \nR-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard\, Region V Director Stacey Weldon White\, and Property Rights Chair Shad Sullivan will provide updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. \nR-CALF USA represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voices heard. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/producer-meeting-yorktown-texas/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250131T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250208T170000
DTSTAMP:20250120T233142Z
CREATED:20250120T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T233142Z
UID:27904-1738310400-1739034000@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:R-CALF USA at the Black Hills Stock Show
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA at the Black Hills Stock Show \nWhen: Fri.\, Jan. 31– Sat.\, Feb. 8\, 2025 \nWhere: The Monument\, 444 Mount Rushmore Road N.\, Rapid City\, SD 57701 \nContact: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland\, 832-922-1002 or jaidenmoreland@r-calfusa.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA alongside its state affiliate\, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association\, will share a booth at the Black Hills Stock Show at The Monument\, located at 444 Mount Rushmore Road N. in Rapid City\, South Dakota. The joint booth will be in Spaces 117 and 118 on the Lower East Concourse and feature a one-of-a-kind saddle handcrafted by Baxter Badure from Belvidere\, South Dakota. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets at the booth for a chance to win the special saddle with all proceeds benefiting R-CALF USA. \nR-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland will be available throughout the nine-day event. Several other R-CALF USA leaders will also be present over the course of the week\, including R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard; President Brett Kenzy; Vice President Eric Nelson; Region Directors Judy McCullough\, Dave Hyde\, and Eric Gropper; and Committee Chairs Kenny Fox and Bill Kluck. \nOn Wednesday\, Feb. 5\, R-CALF USA will host a producer meeting with a Q&A and social in the Fine Arts Theatre Lobby at The Monument\, from 4 – 6 p.m. R-CALF USA leaders will discuss industry and organizational updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. The trade show and meeting are free to attend and open to the public. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/r-calf-usa-at-the-black-hills-stock-show/
CATEGORIES:Booth,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250213T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250213T123000
DTSTAMP:20250203T224300Z
CREATED:20250128T004008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T224300Z
UID:27957-1739446200-1739449800@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Producer Meeting in Yankton\, S.D.
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA to Host Producer Meeting in Yankton\, S.D. \nWhen: 11:30 a.m. CST\, Thurs.\, Feb. 13\, 2025 \nWhere: River Rocks Event Center\, 2901 Broadway Ave.\, Yankton\, SD 57078 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox\, 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com; or former R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy\, 605-830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host a livestock producer meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday\, Feb. 13 at the River Rocks Event Center\, located at 2901 Broadway Ave. in Yankton\, South Dakota. A light lunch will be provided by the South Dakota Farmers Union and Clay and Lincoln County Farmers Unions. \nFormer R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy and Region VII Director Eric Nelson will provide updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. The 2025 R-CALF USA calendars will be available at the meeting. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/producer-meeting-in-yankton-s-d/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250222T200000
DTSTAMP:20250217T173458Z
CREATED:20250217T173458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T173458Z
UID:28119-1740225600-1740254400@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Two Producer Meetings in South Dakota
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA To Host Two Producer Meetings in South Dakota \nRe: Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 \nNoon CST — Platte Livestock Market\, 36580 SD Hwy 44\, Platte\, SD 57369 \n6 p.m. CST — Winner Livestock Auction\, 31690 Livestock Barn Rd\, Winner\, SD 57580 \nContacts: R-CALF USA Membership Chair Theresa Fox\, 605-416-1181 or tkatherinefox@gmail.com; or former R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy\, 605-830-9860 or kenzyranch@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host two livestock producer meetings in South Dakota on Saturday\, Feb. 22. At noon\, a meeting will be held at Platte Livestock Market\, located at 36580 S.D. Highway 44 in Platte. Later at 6 p.m.\, a meeting will be held at Winner Livestock Auction\, located at 31690 Livestock Barn Road in Winner. A light meal will be served at both meetings provided by the R-CALF USA Calendar Committee. \nAt the two meetings\, former R-CALF USA President Brett Kenzy and R-CALF USA Animal ID Committee Chair Kenny Fox will provide updates\, particularly information on R-CALF USA’s lawsuit and actions to block the electronic eartag mandate. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association will also give an organizational update. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/two-producer-meetings-in-south-dakota-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250401T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250401T140000
DTSTAMP:20250321T210714Z
CREATED:20250321T210714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T210714Z
UID:28477-1743503400-1743516000@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:ISGA Meeting in Ames\, Iowa
DESCRIPTION:What: Iowa Stock Growers Association (ISGA) Meeting  \nWhen: 10:30 a.m. CDT\, Tues.\, April 1\, 2025 \nWhere: Best Western Plus University Park Inn\, 2500 University Blvd.\, Ames\, IA 50010   \nContact: Eric Nelson\, R-CALF USA Region VII Director and ISGA President\, 712-540-5633 or iowastockgrowersassociation@gmail.com \n  \nThe Iowa Stock Growers Association\, an R-CALF USA affiliate organization\, will host a producer meeting on Tuesday\, April 1. The event will take place at the Best Western Plus University Park Inn\, located at 2500 University Blvd. in Ames\, Iowa. \nEric Nelson\, R-CALF USA Region VII Director and ISGA President\, will provide an organizational update\, and R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard will address national issues impacting independent U.S. cattle producers. Topics include mandatory electronic identification (MEID)\, checkoff reform\, mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL)\, antitrust lawsuit\, and the potential effects of mRNA vaccines on the industry. \nThe meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude by 2 p.m. A Hickory Park BBQ lunch will be served at noon. Please call or text Eric Nelson at 712-540-5633 or iowastockgrowersassociation@gmail.com by noon on Friday\, March 28 to reserve a meal. \nR-CALF USA encourages American cattle farmers and ranchers to get involved in improving their industry by making their collective voice heard. The meeting is free and open to all. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/isga-meeting-in-ames-iowa/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260114T003626Z
CREATED:20260114T003626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T003626Z
UID:30154-1769256000-1769263200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:President to Speak at BQBA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: President to Speak at BQBA Meeting \nWhen: Sat.\, Jan. 24\, Noon EDT \nWhere: Downtown Arena\, 1005 Wheeling Ave.\, Cambridge\, Ohio 43725 \nContacts: Larry Queen 419-566-3756 or queenfarm5488@gmail.com; or R-CALF USA President Dave Hyde 740-381-2699 or dhydefarm@windstream.net \n  \nDescription: The Buckeye Quality Beef Association\, an R-CALF USA affiliate\, will host a meeting Saturday\, Jan. 24\, at the Downtown Arena in Cambridge. R-CALF USA President Dave Hyde will provide a national industry update. \nThe meeting is free and open to all cattlemen. Lunch will be available to order before the meeting. Please RSVP by Jan. 19 to Larry Queen at queenfarm5488@gmail.com or 419-566-3756. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call (406) 252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/president-to-speak-at-bqba-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260121T004246Z
CREATED:20260121T004246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T004246Z
UID:30190-1769767200-1770492600@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:R-CALF USA at Black Hills Stock Show
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA at Black Hills Stock Show \nWhen: Fri.\, Jan. 30–Sat.\, Feb. 7\, 2026 \nWhere: The Monument\, 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N.\, Rapid City\, SD 57701 \nContact: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland\, 832-922-1002 or jaidenmoreland@r-calfusa.com \n  \nDescription: R-CALF USA and its affiliate\, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association\, will host a booth at the Black Hills Stock Show at The Monument in Rapid City. \nLocated in spaces 117 and 118 on the Lower East Concourse\, the booth will serve as a hub for conversation and producer engagement. Raffle tickets for a custom saddle handcrafted by South Dakota saddle maker Baxter Badure of Belvidere will be available for purchase at the booth\, with proceeds supporting R-CALF USA’s work on behalf of independent cattle producers. \nR-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland will be available during the nine-day event to assist with membership and answer questions. R-CALF USA leadership will also be present throughout the week\, including CEO Bill Bullard; President Dave Hyde; Vice President Eric Gropper; Region Directors Judy McCullough and Ron Volk; and Committee Chairs Brett Kenzy\, Kenny Fox\, Shad Sullivan\, Bill Kluck and Eric Nelson. \nR-CALF USA will host a producer meeting\, Q&A and social on Wednesday\, Feb. 4\, from 4–6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre Lobby at The Monument. The discussion will focus on current industry issues and organizational updates. \nSullivan\, who serves as R-CALF USA’s property rights chair\, is scheduled to speak at the Livestock Producer Property Rights Rally on Thursday\, Feb. 5\, at 2 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center\, located next to The Monument. \nThe trade show and producer meetings are free and open to the public. \n### \nRanchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle producers. It is a national\, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. For more information\, please visit www.r-calfusa.com or call 406-252-2516.
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/r-calf-usa-at-black-hills-stock-show/
LOCATION:The Monument\, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N.\, Rapid City\, 57701
CATEGORIES:Booth,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T194533Z
CREATED:20260824T192414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T194533Z
UID:32321-1789740000-1789750800@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Nevada Producer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:|  September 18\, 2026  |  Fallon\, Nevada  |  Nevada Livestock Marketing 1025 Allen Rd. Fallon\, NV  |  (775) 741-6052  | \nWhat: R-CALF USA to Host Livestock Producer Meeting \nWhen: 2 p.m. PDT\, Fri.\, Sept. 18\, 2026 \nWhere: Nevada Livestock Marketing\, 1025 Allen Rd.\, Fallon\, NV 89406 \nContact: R-CALF USA Region XI Director Brent Espil\, (775) 741-6052 or bespil@gmail.com \nDescription: R-CALF USA will host a livestock producer meeting Friday\, Sept. 18\, at Nevada Livestock Marketing in Fallon\, Nevada\, bringing together cattle and sheep producers from across Nevada\, California\, Oregon and the surrounding region. The meeting will begin at approximately 2 p.m.\, following the feeder sale earlier that day. A meal and drinks will be provided. \nRancher and attorney Hayden Ballard will join R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard\, President Dave Hyde\, Region XI Director Brent Espil and other R-CALF USA leaders and representatives from across the country for the meeting. \nBallard will provide an update on federal grazing issues\, while R-CALF USA leaders will discuss the latest developments affecting independent livestock producers\, including mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL)\, cattle and beef trade\, sheep industry issues\, checkoff reform\, mandatory electronic identification eartags and other policy and market issues. \nR-CALF USA Communications Director Jaiden Moreland will be available throughout the event to visit with producers and assist with new and renewing memberships. \nThe meeting is free and open to the public. All cattle and sheep producers are encouraged to attend and join the discussion. \n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/nevada-producer-meeting/
LOCATION:Nevada Livestock Marketing\, 1025 Allen Rd.\, Fallon\, NV
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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