R-CALF USA

ICOM Annual Meeting Sat., Sept. 13, 2025
2025-09-13 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
What: Region Director, Committee Chairs to Speak at ICOM Annual Meeting
When: 4 p.m. CDT, Sat., Sept. 13, 2025
Where: Midway Event Center, 9915 U.S. Hwy. 160 E., Fairdealing, MO 63939
Contact: R-CALF USA Director and ICOM President Freddie Keaton, (573) 247-1270 or 4keatons@gmail.com

Description: The Independent Cattlemen of Missouri (ICOM), an R-CALF USA affiliate, will host its annual meeting Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Midway Event Center in Fairdealing, Missouri.
The business meeting will begin at 4 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. Guest speakers include R-CALF USA Private Property Rights Chair Shad Sullivan at 5:30 p.m.; R-CALF USA Animal Health Chair Max Thornsberry, DVM, at 6:30 p.m.; and ICOM President and R-CALF USA Region VI Director Freddie Keaton at 7 p.m.
The event will also feature remarks from U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., along with a trade show, social hour and live auction.
The meeting is open to the public. Please call or text (573) 247-1270 to RSVP by Sept. 10.
Lodging is available at the Holiday Inn Poplar Bluff. Call (573) 776-1200 to reserve a room. Rates begin at $114 per night, plus tax. Ask for the “Independent Cattlemen of Missouri” rate. Reservations under the discounted rate must be made by Aug. 30.
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Ranchers 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.

Platte Livestock Market to Host Calf Sale
2025-09-24 11:00 - 14:30
What: Platte Livestock Market to Host Rollover Calf Sale for R-CALF USA
When: 2 p.m. CDT, Wed., Sept. 24, 2025; BBQ starts at 11 a.m.
Where: Platte Livestock Market, 36580 S.D. Highway 44, Platte, SD 57369
Contact: Scott Kirsch, Platte Livestock Market owner, (605) 680-1900 or salebarn@midstatesd.net

Description: Platte Livestock Market will host a rollover calf auction benefiting R-CALF USA at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, following a free barbeque lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the fourth year in a row, James Fulwider and Kevin Talsma, of Iona, South Dakota, will donate a yearling steer with all proceeds going to R-CALF USA.
Brett Kenzy, co-chair of R-CALF USA’s Checkoff Committee, will speak about the organization’s ongoing efforts to address key issues affecting the profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle producers. One of R-CALF USA’s top priorities is restoring mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. The organization leads a national coalition of cattle, farm, rural and consumer groups working to reinstate MCOOL, which requires retail beef to be labeled with the country or countries where the animal was born, raised and harvested.
Without congressional action in the upcoming farm bill, consumers have no way to know whether their beef comes from cattle raised in the United States or foreign imports. As a result, they cannot choose to support American producers, help strengthen the domestic beef supply or invest in the U.S. economy. The only beneficiaries of inaction on MCOOL are global meat importers.
Producers and consumers are urged to call their members of Congress at 202-224-3121 and say: No Farm Bill Without MCOOL. For updates, visit www.LabelOurBeef.com.
Rollover auctions are volunteer-led fundraisers where supporters bid on a donated calf, then return it to be auctioned off again and again until bidding ends. The calf is then sold to the final high bidder. To contribute, contact Scott Kirsch at (605) 680-1900 or salebarn@midstatesd.net, or Candace Bullard at (406) 591-9009 or candacebullard@r-calfusa.com.
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Ranchers 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.

President, Prop. Rights Chair To Speak at I-BAND Annual Meeting
2025-10-04 08:00 - 20:00
What: President, Property Rights Chair To Speak at I-BAND Annual Meeting
When: Sat., Oct. 4; Registration starts at 8 a.m. CDT; Prop. Rights Chair to speak at 2 p.m.; Pres. to speak on panel at 3:15 p.m.
Where: Radisson Hotel Bismarck, 605 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501
Contact: Kari Goldade, (701) 214-0639 or independent.beef.assoc.nd@gmail.com

Description: The Independent Beef Association of North Dakota (I-BAND), an R-CALF USA affiliate, will hold its annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Radisson Hotel Bismarck.
R-CALF USA Private Property Rights Chair Shad Sullivan will speak via Zoom at 2 p.m. R-CALF USA President and Region VIII Director Dave Hyde will participate in a panel discussion at 3:15 p.m.
The event will feature industry and congressional presentations, a business meeting, director elections, a trade show, silent and live auctions, raffles and social. Registration begins at 8 a.m. A burger buffet lunch will be served at noon, and a prime rib dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
The prime rib dinner is $25 per meal. RSVP by Sept. 26 to (701) 214-0639 or independent.beef.assoc.nd@gmail.com.
Lodging is available at the Radisson Hotel Bismarck. Call (701) 712-6475 and request the I-BAND rate.
View the full event agenda here.
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Ranchers 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.

CEO to Speak at ICOW Annual Meeting
2025-10-11
What: CEO to Speak at ICOW Annual Meeting
When: Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. MDT, Sat., Oct. 11; CEO to speak at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Central Wyoming College Rustler Ag and Equine Complex, 1110 Day Drive, Riverton, WY 82501
Contact: Judy McCullough, R-CALF USA region II director and ICOW secretary, (307) 756-3429 or jmccullough@collinscom.net

Description: The Independent Cattlemen of Wyoming (ICOW), an R-CALF USA affiliate, will hold its annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 11, at Central Wyoming College’s Rustler Ag and Equine Complex.
R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard will speak at 10:30 a.m. The program will also feature Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray; state Sen. Cheri Steinmetz; Wyoming Livestock Board Director and CEO Steve True; and economist and educator Mary-Mark Haggard.
A business meeting and a tour of the Rustler Ag and Equine Complex are also planned.
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m.
The cost is $40 for registration and $18.95 for lunch. Lodging is available at Wind River Hotel & Casino, 180 Red Wolf Place, Riverton. Call (307) 856-3964 and ask for the ICOW rate.
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Ranchers 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.

Buffalo Livestock Marketing to Host Calf Sale
2025-12-06 12:00 - 12:30
What: Buffalo Livestock Marketing to Host Rollover Calf Sale for R-CALF USA
When: Noon MST, Sat., Dec. 6, 2025
Where: Buffalo Livestock Marketing, 44 TW Road, Buffalo, WY 82834
Contact: Judy McCullough, R-CALF USA Region II Director, 307-680-4591 or jmccullough@collinscom.net

Description: Buffalo Livestock Marketing will host a rollover calf auction benefiting R-CALF USA during its bred cow sale at noon, Saturday, Dec. 6. Largent and Sons of Kaycee, Wyoming, will donate a Hereford weaned heifer calf for the fundraiser. R-CALF USA Region II Director Judy McCullough of Moorcroft, Wyoming, will attend to speak with producers and share updates.
Rollover auctions are volunteer-led fundraisers where supporters bid on a donated calf, then return it to be auctioned off again and again until bidding ends. The calf is then sold to the final high bidder, with all proceeds going to R-CALF USA.
R-CALF USA stands apart from all other national cattle associations because it exists only through the support of its members. Membership dues and voluntary contributions fuel its mission to ensure the continued profitability and viability of U.S. independent cattle and sheep producers, enabling R-CALF USA to address the industry’s most pressing issues that determine producers’ ability to thrive.
R-CALF USA works on key issues that affect U.S. producers including mandatory country of origin labeling, antitrust enforcement, beef checkoff reform, animal identification, tariffs, animal health, captive supplies, packer ownership, and various trade agreements.
R-CALF USA encourages producers to get involved and make their collective voice heard. To contribute, contact Judy McCullough at (307) 680-4591 or jmccullough@collinscom.net, or Candace Bullard at (406) 591-9009 or candacebullard@r-calfusa.com.
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Ranchers 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.

R-CALF USA Calf Sale in Crawford, Neb.
2026-01-09 12:00 - 12:30
What: R-CALF USA Calf Sale in Crawford, Neb.
When: 2 p.m. MST, Fri., Jan. 9, 2026
Where: Crawford Livestock Market, 100 Beech St., Crawford, Neb. 69339
Contact: R-CALF USA Operations Director Candace Bullard 406-591-9009 or candacebullard@r-calfusa.com

Description: Crawford Livestock Market will host an R-CALF USA rollover auction fundraiser at 2 p.m. during its special calf sale on Friday, Jan. 9. Dyesville Angus/Jack and Penny Dye of Hermosa, South Dakota, will donate a calf for the rollover auction – the third year that the Dyes have generously donated an animal to benefit R-CALF USA.
R-CALF USA Vice President Eric Gropper will attend the fundraiser and be on hand to answer any questions. R-CALF USA works with the three branches of government to improve conditions in the arenas of trade, markets, animal health and property rights to ensure that individual producers have genuine opportunities to operate their farms and ranches profitably.
Rollover auctions are fundraising events put on by R-CALF USA volunteers to raise money for the organization. Those who wish to support the efforts of R-CALF USA can bid on the calf and then donate it back so it can be auctioned off again and again until bidding ceases. The calf is then sold to the highest bidder with all proceeds going to R-CALF USA.
Activities carried out by R-CALF USA for the benefit of the U.S. cattle industry are funded exclusively by the independent cattle producers who pay their membership dues and by cattle producers, main-street businesses, and other individuals who take part in and contribute to fundraising events.
Businesses or individuals supported by the U.S. cattle industry can contact R-CALF USA at 406-252-2516 or r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com; or Candace Bullard at 406-591-9009 or candacebullard@r-calfusa.com to contribute to the rollover auction.
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Ranchers 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.

Event Notice: CEO, Committee Chairs to Speak at OISA Meeting
2026-01-10 09:00 - 16:00
What: CEO, Committee Chairs to Speak at OISA Meeting
When: Saturday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT
Where: StanTech LLC, 4100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Contact: Andrea Hutchison (580) 886-5149 or bossybovine@yahoo.com

Description: The Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association, an R-CALF USA affiliate, will host an informational forum, Cattleman’s Compass, on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the StanTech Building in Oklahoma City.
Featured speakers include R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA Private Property Rights Chair Shad Sullivan, and Lonesome Lands journalist Jim Mundorf.
Additional presentations will be given by R-CALF USA Checkoff Chair Brett Kenzy; 1000 Hills Ranch Church Pastor John Paul; Chain Ranch President Newley Hutchison and CEO Brad Hutchison; Utah attorney and rancher Hayden Ballard; Calvary Group President Mindy Patterson; Oklahoma Rep. Justin Humphrey; former Oklahoma Sen. Jake Merrick; Oklahoma Educators Network Chair Linda Murphy; Western Oklahoma Patriots founder Sandy Mooney-Dean; and AGPROfessionals Vice President of Communications and Strategic Planning Karen Gerfen.
Lunch will be provided. The meeting is free and open to the public.
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Ranchers 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.

Atkinson Livestock Market to Host Calf Sale
2026-01-20 12:00 - 12:30
What: Atkinson Livestock Market to Host R-CALF USA Rollover Fundraiser
When: Noon CST, Tues., Jan. 20, 2026
Where: Atkinson Livestock Market, 87604 S. Wixon St., Atkinson, NE 68713
Contacts: Atkinson Livestock Market 402-925-5141 or R-CALF USA Director of Operations Candace Bullard 406-591-9009 or candacebullard@r-calfusa.com.

Atkinson Livestock Market will host an R-CALF USA rollover auction fundraiser at noon during its special feeder calf auction on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Paulsen Land and Cattle/Matt and Julie Paulsen of Niobrara, Nebraska, will donate a heifer calf to be auctioned off with all proceeds going to R-CALF USA.
Rollover auctions are fundraising events put on by R-CALF USA volunteers to raise money for the organization. Those who wish to support R-CALF USA’s work can bid on the calf and then donate it back so it can be auctioned off again and again until bidding ceases. The calf is then sold to the highest bidder.
R-CALF USA works on various issues such as mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL), beef checkoff reform, electronic identification (EID), antitrust enforcement, and fair trade practices. It is the only national cattle association that relies solely on membership dues and donations, so it can exclusively represent independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers on the issues that matter most. R-CALF USA encourages all producers to get involved and make their collective voices heard.
Activities carried out by R-CALF USA for the benefit of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries are funded exclusively by the independent cattle and sheep producers who pay their membership dues and by livestock producers, main-street businesses, and other individuals who participate in and contribute to fundraising events. Businesses supported by the cattle industry and individuals in the cattle industry can contact Atkinson Livestock Market at 402-925-5141 or Candace Bullard at 406-591-9009 or candacebullard@r-calfusa.com to contribute to the rollover auction.
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Ranchers 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.

President to Speak at BQBA Meeting
2026-01-24 12:00 - 14:00
What: President to Speak at BQBA Meeting
When: Sat., Jan. 24, Noon EDT
Where: Downtown Arena, 1005 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Contacts: Larry Queen 419-566-3756 or queenfarm5488@gmail.com; or R-CALF USA President Dave Hyde 740-381-2699 or dhydefarm@windstream.net

Description: 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.
The 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.
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Ranchers 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.

R-CALF USA at Black Hills Stock Show
2026-01-30 10:00 - 2026-02-07 19:30 | The Monument, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N., Rapid City, 57701
What: R-CALF USA at Black Hills Stock Show
When: Fri., Jan. 30–Sat., Feb. 7, 2026
Where: The Monument, 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N., Rapid City, SD 57701
Contact: R-CALF USA Marketing Director Jaiden Moreland, 832-922-1002 or jaidenmoreland@r-calfusa.com

Description: 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.
Located 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.
R-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.
R-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.
Sullivan, 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.
The trade show and producer meetings are free and open to the public.
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Ranchers 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.

R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser
2026-02-03 11:00 - 11:30
What: R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser
When: 11:15 a.m. CST, Tues., Feb. 3, 2026
Where: Huron Continental Marketing, 39763 US Hwy 14 W, Huron, SD 57350
Contacts: R-CALF USA Director Ron Volk at 701-218-0352 or ronvolk1873@gmail.com; or Kim Ulmer at 605-845-8700 or ulmer8700@gmail.com

Description – Huron Continental Marketing will host an R-CALF USA rollover calf sale fundraiser to benefit R-CALF USA and its state affiliate, the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota (I-BAND). The fundraiser will take place at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Huron, South Dakota.
To ensure supporters across the region can participate, the event will also be livestreamed on www.cattleusa.com, allowing anyone unable to attend in person to watch the sale and place bids online.
R-CALF USA Region III Director Ron Volk, who also serves on the I-BAND board of directors, will donate a heifer calf for auction. All proceeds from the sale will be split 50/50 between R-CALF USA and I-BAND.
Before the auction begins, Volk will provide a brief update on the organizations’ ongoing work on key issues affecting independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers, including mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL), checkoff reform, animal identification, animal health concerns, and trade.
Rollover auctions are volunteer-driven fundraising events in which supporters bid on a donated calf and then donate it back, allowing it to be auctioned repeatedly until bidding concludes. After the final rollover bid, the calf will be sold to the highest bidder.
R-CALF USA stands apart from 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 U.S. cattle and sheep producers.
Businesses or individuals who wish to support the U.S. cattle industry and contribute to the rollover auction may contact R-CALF USA at 406-252-2516 or r-calfusa@r-calfusa.com.
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Ranchers 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.

Annual Convention and Trade Show
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18 | The Monument, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N., Rapid City, 57701
2026 Annual National Convention
at The Monument in Rapid City, S.D., June 16-18, 2026
Attendee Registration
Trade Show/Sponsor Registration
2025 Agenda
2026 Registration — Due April 1 for Sponsors and June 1 for Attendees. Convention scholarship applications due May 1.
Hotel Accommodations
DoubleTree by Hilton
(605) 348-4000
Rooms start at $164/night + tax.
Room block: R-CALF
505 N 5th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites(605) 348-8300
Rooms start at $179/night + tax.Room block: National R-CALF Convention
445 Mt. Rushmore Rd.Rapid City, SD 57701

2025 Convention Outline
Tues., June 17
3 – 6 p.m. – Trade Show Setup3 p.m. – Committee Meetings5 p.m. – Affiliate Council Meeting6 – 8 p.m. – Welcome Reception, Early Registration
Wed., June 18
6 a.m. – Trade Show Setup7 a.m. – Registration and Trade Show Open8 a.m. – Speakers TBA12 p.m. USA Beef Lunch1 p.m. – Speakers TBA5 p.m. – Social6 p.m. – Banquet, Keynote Speaker TBA
Thurs., June 19
8 a.m. – Registration and Trade Show Open9 a.m. – Speakers TBA12 p.m. USA Beef Lunch1 p.m. – Speakers TBA3 p.m. – Trade Show Ends6 p.m. – Gala, Saddle Drawing, Silent and Live Auction
