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 to the unprecedented disconnect between live cattle prices and wholesale and retail beef prices evidenced in today’s cattle markets, R-CALF USA issued an invitation on Facebook Live yesterday announcing that the national cattle group would host a first-ever Facebook Live cattle industry meeting at 7:00 p.m. MDT on Monday, April 6, 2020.
R-CALF USA explained that the meeting will discuss the group’s March 18 letter to President Trump explaining that the group did not want a bailout; but rather, it wants President Trump to work with Congress to pass meaningful market reforms so U.S. cattle producers can receive a competitive price for their cattle without government price supports. The group said the meeting will focus on genuine solutions to fix the broken marketplace and will include a question and answer period so viewers can ask their specific questions.
The group invites everyone to join the April 6 meeting via Facebook Live on R-CALF USA’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RCALFUSA. The group has extended an open invitation to all congressional members and staff to participate in the live discussion.
The video invitation can also be shared by e-mail and text via YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2sq5-AVmJ5A.
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R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America) 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 industry. Visit www.r-calfusa.com or, call 406-252-2516 for more information.
