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The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) concluded its annual membership meeting Oct. 3 in Bismarck, North Dakota. The meeting, held in conjunction with USCA state affiliate, Independent Beef Association of North Dakota (I-BAND), brought producers from across the country, including California, Indiana, Virginia, South Dakota, Nevada and Montana. The meeting consisted of a full-day ranch tour of local producers’ operations followed by a second day of policy discussions and speaker presentations. Presenting were Jerry Hagstrom, The Hag...
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) applauds today’s remarks made by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell regarding the 2015 Dietary Guidelines. Both Secretaries testified today in front of the House Agriculture Committee regarding the proposed 2015 Dietary Guidelines. USCA Dietary and Nutrition Chair Linda Chezem commented, “USCA appreciates Chairman Conaway (R-TX) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) in holding today’s hearing...
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) is encouraged by today’s announcement that a Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement has been reached between the United States and 11 nations. The following statement may be attributed to USCA President Danni Beer, “USCA concluded its annual membership meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota this weekend. During policy sessions, TPP was a hot topic of discussion. Today’s announcement that negotiations have successfully reached a deal signal welcome news to a domestic industry in need of expa...
