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The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association applauded the joint regulatory effort on cell-cultured products announced last week.  The organization said the announcement by the USDA and the FDA follows suggestions from its membership.   FDA will oversee cell collection, cell banks, and cell growth and differentiation. A transition from F...

The U.S Cattlemen’s Association has concerns with a potential U.S-Brazil free trade agreement. News of a potential bilateral agreement emerged following the recent presidential election in Brazil.  President Trump recently spoke with the newly elected Brazilian President, and said after the conversation that he sees an agreement “happening” between the two.  USCA expressed concern, saying... Read

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association expressed disappoint the new trade deal between the U.S., Mexico and Canada does not include a viable pathway forward for country-of-origin labeling on U.S. beef products.  U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Kenny Graner says the organization is “disappointed that the Administration turned its backs on U.S. cattle producers.”   ...

National Farmers Union has sent a second letter to the FDA regarding the labeling of cell-cultured meat.  The letter calls for officials to finally formalize the definition of protein products that don’t come from livestock and are currently labeled as cell-cultured “meat.”  MeatingPlace.com s...

The Department of the Interior is looking at introducing grizzly bears in North Central Washington, in an effort to increase bear population nationwide.  How could grizzlies impact those that farmer in the area.  Maggie Nutter with the United States Cattlemen’s Association has a ranch in Montana. She said lives...

Earlier this month, the FDA held a public meeting in Washington D.C. to discuss Foods Produced using Cell Culture Technology; many in the Ag industry know it as fake meat.  The United States Cattlemen’s Association’s Maggie Nutter was the sole producer testifying at the hearing.  Nutter said th...