R-CALF USA - Last week, a new federal nutrition plan was released emphasizing real, nutrient-dense foods and a move away from highly processed products. In a joint   op-ed   published by Fox News, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined a dietary approach encouraging Americans to prioritize whole foods, including increased consumption of protein, dairy and vegetables. The secretaries wrote that, in addition t

2025- A Defining Year For Producers As 2026 begins, it’s worth looking back on one of the most consequential years in the modern American cattle industry. It was a year defined by historically high cattle prices paired with sharp market volatility, alongside major developments in R-CALF USA’s antitrust and electronic ID eartag cases, the dismissal of criminal charges against the Maudes, New World screwworm, and the cattle industry in headline news. From working across all thr

Crawford Livestock Market will host an R-CALF USA rollover auction fundraiser at noon 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 go

Nebraska farm and ranch families are invited to attend a free educational workshop focused on succession and estate planning. Hosted by the Nebraska Rural Response Hotline, these workshops are designed to help producers prepare for the future of their operations. The Farm & Ranch Succession Workshops will take place:• Mullen: Jan. 5th from 11 am to 3 pm MT at the Methodist Church• Valentine: Jan. 6th from 10 am to 2 pm CT at Mid-Plains Community College• Ainsworth: Jan. 6th

R-CALF USA commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for intervening in the King Ranch case in Washington state. In a letter   to the Washington Department of Ecology and the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins raised concerns about excessive penalties, revoked grazing leases and what she described as secretive criminal proceedings brought without due process. In 2023, the ranch was fined more than $250,000 after the Depa

Nebraska farm and ranch families are invited to attend a free educational workshop focused on succession and estate planning. Hosted by the Nebraska Rural Response Hotline in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit and Negotiations Programs, Nebraska Extension, and the Nebraska Farmers Union Foundation, these workshops are designed to help producers prepare for the future of their operations. The Farm & Ranch Succession Workshop

Leaders in Washington, Agriculture, offering words of praise to the new program. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today highlighted the outpouring of support from governors, commodity groups, farm bureaus, and agriculture industry leaders across the country following President Trump’s announcement of $12 billion in Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments. As producers battle historic market disruptions, rising input costs, and the lingering effects of foreign

Bree DeMontigny, a Cherry County Farm Bureau member, was re-elected to serve as the North Central Region representative. Nebraska Farm Bureau - Delegates representing farm and ranch families from all 93 Nebraska counties outlined key agricultural policy priorities and elected leaders for Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) as part of the organization’s 108th Annual Meeting and Convention held Dec. 7-9 in Kearney. Delegates discussed a broad spectrum of agricultural policy issues to p

Pres. Donald Trump announces billions in relief for farmers impacted by the trade war. Administration officials and farmers gathered at the White House Monday to announce details. It’s a $12 billion package with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins saying $11 billion will be available for row crop producers by February. The Rural Radio Network visited with Rep. Adrian Smith as he attended the Nebraska Farm Bureau Convention in Kearney. He said he’s not a fan of tariffs but said Trump’

Press Release from Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA On Saturday, President Donald J. Trump issued an   executive order   titled, “Addressing Security Risks from Price Fixing and Anti-Competitive Behavior in the Food Supply Chain.” The order directs the attorney general and the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to each establish a task force to determine whether anti-competitive behavior exists in food supply chains and whether control by foreign entities is increasing t

A third case of New World Screwworm has been reported near the US border. Billings, Mont., Dec. 4 – Media reports indicate that on Dec. 2 the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the third case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in close proximity to the United States border. This is the third case reported in Nuevo León, Mexico. The first case was detected in September within about 70 miles of the Texas border, the second detecti

Deb Fischer R-NE SENATOR DEB FISCHER - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after Tyson Foods announced it will close the beef processing plant located in Lexington: “I am extremely disappointed by this news from Tyson today. As the single largest employer in Lexington, Tyson’s announcement will have a devastating impact on a truly wonderful community, the region, and our state. Nebraskans are n

he crew for Hammond Helicopter LLC loads the Rejuvra herbicide before treating acres in the Wildcat Hills for cheatgrass. Photo by Bob Smith By Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications The Wildcat Hills have had several wildfires in the past few years, and while dry conditions have contributed to the wildfires. An annual invasive brome grass, commonly known as Cheatgrass (Bromus inermis), has played a significant role. Cheatgrass grows quickly in the spring, competes with native

Press release from Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA CEO.       President Donald Trump issued an   executive order   modifying his   Executive Order 14257   of April 2, 2025, that imposed a trade-rebalancing 10% reciprocal tariff on imported products, including beef and lamb, from all trading partners. Exceptions to the reciprocal tariff requirement included beef, cattle, sheep and lamb from Canada and Mexico, as those products continued receiving preferential treatment provided they

Commentary by Bill Bullard. Audio reports will be archived starting soon! That America is now aware that concentration in the beef packing industry has distorted the ranchers’ cattle market and the consumers’ beef market was firmly established by President Trump’s directive to the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an investigation into beef packer price-fixing, price manipulation and illicit collusion. While we let that settle in, we must ask how we got here. After all, t

Farmers and ranchers should have a transition plan in place for their lands, equipment, and other assets. Photo by Chabella Guzman Nebraska Extension A Farm and Ranch Transition workshop will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kimball County Transit Service Conference Room in Kimball. With more than half of U.S. farmland expected to change hands in the next two decades, Nebraska producers face a critical question: Will your legacy be ready for the next

The Nebraska Farm Bureau discusses the financial burdens that weigh on farm and ranch families in the state. From NEFB: Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers are facing mounting financial pressures as interest rates, land values, input prices, and equipment costs continue to climb, according to a new analysis released by Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). The State of Nebraska’s Farm Expenses , prepared by NEFB Economist and Policy Analyst Abygail Streff, outlines how these escalating co

R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued this response. President Trump announced recently via Truth Social that he has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to immediately begin an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by the meatpacking industry. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard, head of the nation’s largest cattle association exclusively representing cattle farmers and ranchers, issued the following statement in response to the president’s announcement. “We greatly app

KVSH Radio is in the process of archiving our R-CALF reports which air Wednesdays at about 12:40pm. Keep Checking KVSH.com ! Today, consumers cannot tell whether the beef they buy is from the United States or imported from one of roughly 20 countries. Global packers reap windfall profits by importing lower-cost foreign beef and cattle and selling it for the same price as if it were domestic, leaving consumers unaware of the origin. This deceptive practice has devastated the

Congratulations to all the participants and winners at the recent Achievement Night The 2025 4-H year wrapped up on October 19 with the annual Achievement Celebration at the White Elephant Hall in Cody. After enjoying some yard games and a potluck meal with over 80 people in attendance, special awards were presented and top achievements for the year were highlighted. 4-H Council Mini Grant Winners – Madysyn Bopp, Emeran Tenhouse, Jenalee Garwood, & Matthew Prewitt Horsem