Monthly Archives: February 2018

Checkoff Lawsuit Underway In Utah

Greg Henderson February 27, 2018 03:02 PM A Utah rancher claims the Utah Beef Council and the checkoff violate his First Amendment rights. ( Utah Beef Council ) The Utah Beef Council faces a lawsuit by a rancher arguing that the collection of checkoff fees is unconstitutional because it supports political speech and lacks transparency. […]
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Get your Scholarships in!

FRANKLIN COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 27, 2017 Applications are now available in the high school counselor’s office or with your FFA instructor, 4-H leader or can be requested by mail from Cindy Hayes at the address listed below for the Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship. One $3,000.00 scholarship will be awarded annually. […]
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New NAFTA Talks Aim to Clear Pathway to Toughest Issues

Reuters Staff February 26, 2018 12:20 PM   Mexico and Canada aim to finish reworking less contentious chapters of the NAFTA trade deal with the United States in new talks that began on Sunday, hoping to clear the path for a breakthrough on the toughest issues before upcoming elections. In six months, negotiators have made […]
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CAB Insider: Digging in on Beef Exports

Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef February 21, 2018 01:12 PM Print Holding our ground and protecting our export position is vital in the two years ahead as our fed cattle supplies grow to the cycle peak and competing U.S. protein supplies become record large. ( U.S. Department of Agriculture ) In mid-December, we reviewed the […]
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ACTION ITEM:

Send letters, call offices, send emails – requesting other senators to support the FARM Act and telling House Members to support a similar legislative fix     We are calling on you to activate your grassroots – send letters, call offices, send emails – requesting other senators to support the FARM Act and telling House […]
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