BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//R-CALF USA - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:R-CALF USA
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for R-CALF USA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Denver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155830
CREATED:20251231T224034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T231713Z
UID:30099-1768035600-1768060800@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Event Notice: CEO\, Committee Chairs to Speak at OISA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What: CEO\, Committee Chairs to Speak at OISA Meeting \nWhen: Saturday\, Jan. 10\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT \nWhere: StanTech LLC\, 4100 N. Lincoln Blvd.\, Oklahoma City\, OK 73105 \nContact: Andrea Hutchison (580) 886-5149 or bossybovine@yahoo.com \n  \nDescription: 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. \nFeatured speakers include R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard\, R-CALF USA Private Property Rights Chair Shad Sullivan\, and Lonesome Lands journalist Jim Mundorf. \nAdditional 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. \nLunch will be provided. The meeting is 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 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/event-notice-ceo-committee-chairs-to-speak-at-oisa-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Affiliate Conventions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155830
CREATED:20260112T223637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T223637Z
UID:30138-1768910400-1768912200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Atkinson Livestock Market to Host Calf Sale
DESCRIPTION:What: Atkinson Livestock Market to Host R-CALF USA Rollover Fundraiser \nWhen: Noon CST\, Tues.\, Jan. 20\, 2026 \nWhere: Atkinson Livestock Market\, 87604 S. Wixon St.\, Atkinson\, NE 68713 \nContacts: Atkinson Livestock Market 402-925-5141 or R-CALF USA Director of Operations Candace Bullard 406-591-9009 or candacebullard@r-calfusa.com.  \n  \nAtkinson 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. \nRollover 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. \nR-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. \nActivities 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. \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/atkinson-livestock-market-to-host-calf-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155830
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155830
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155830
CREATED:20260128T215459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T215459Z
UID:30251-1770116400-1770118200@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:What: R-CALF USA Rollover Calf Sale Fundraiser \nWhen: 11:15 a.m. CST\, Tues.\, Feb. 3\, 2026 \nWhere: Huron Continental Marketing\, 39763 US Hwy 14 W\, Huron\, SD 57350 \nContacts: 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 \n  \nDescription – 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. \nTo 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. \nR-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. \nBefore 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. \nRollover 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. \nR-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. \nBusinesses 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. \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/r-calf-usa-rollover-calf-sale-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Livestock Fundraisers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260403T155830
CREATED:20241202T190757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182701Z
UID:15529-1781568000-1781827199@www.r-calfusa.com
SUMMARY:Annual Convention and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:2026 Annual National Convention\nat The Monument in Rapid City\, S.D.\, June 16-18\, 2026\nAttendee Registration \nTrade Show/Sponsor Registration \n2025 Agenda \n2026 Registration — Due April 1 for Sponsors and June 1 for Attendees. Convention scholarship applications due May 1. \nHotel Accommodations \nDoubleTree by Hilton\n(605) 348-4000  \nRooms start at $164/night + tax.\nRoom block: R-CALF \n505 N 5th Street\nRapid City\, SD 57701 \nThe Rushmore Hotel & Suites(605) 348-8300 \nRooms start at $179/night + tax.Room block: National R-CALF Convention \n445 Mt. Rushmore Rd.Rapid City\, SD 57701  \n \n2025 Convention Outline\nTues.\, June 17 \n3 – 6 p.m. – Trade Show Setup3 p.m. – Committee Meetings5 p.m. – Affiliate Council Meeting6 – 8 p.m. – Welcome Reception\, Early Registration \nWed.\, June 18 \n6 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 \nThurs.\, June 19 \n8 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
URL:https://www.r-calfusa.com/event/annual-convention/
LOCATION:The Monument\, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road N.\, Rapid City\, 57701
CATEGORIES:Convention
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.r-calfusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16-9-ratio-26conventionlogos-09.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR