Alabama Cattlemen’s Association slams Trump plan to increase Argentinian beef imports
Trump's move to quadruple Argentinian beef imports drew criticism from ranchers and even his own allies, who viewed it as a betrayal.
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Ranchers group supports president’s order to keep meatpackers operating
Thursday, rancher group R-CALF-USA announced that they were in support of President Donald J. Trump’s (R) executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to declare meatpacking operations critical infrastructure that must remain open. R-CALF USA said in a statement that, “Trump’s action was necessary to prevent further collapse of the United States’ meat supply chain.” … Continued
Roby announces a new round of payments to farmers impacted by the trade war
Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced that farmers who have been adversely impacted by foreign retaliatory tariffs are now eligible for a second round of USDA mitigation payments. “On Monday, the Trump administration opened the second round of applications for the Market Facilitation Program,” Roby said. “MFP is designed to aid farmers and ranchers whose … Continued
Legislature passes bill to ban laboratory grown meat substitutes from being labeled as meat
Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed a bill to ensure that laboratory-grown meat substitutes are not sold to Alabama consumers labeled as “meat.” House Bill 518 was sponsored by State Representative Danny Crawford, R-Athens, and carried in the Alabama Senate by State Senator David Sessions, R-Grand Bay. The legislation ensures that the definition of “meat” only … Continued
Trump announces trade “understanding” with Mexico
Monday, President Donald J. Trump (R) announced that the United States has secured a preliminary trade agreement with Mexico. During the election, Trump was critical of existing trade agreements and vowed to renegotiate. The news was welcome both on the stock market and in the livestock markets. U.S. Representatives Robert Aderholt and Bradley Byrne both … Continued
Palmer concerned tariffs could undo progress in manufacturing
Trade talks, tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs (both real and threatened) continue to dominate international news lines this summer. On Friday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, spoke on the issue in an email to constituents. “On March 8, 2018, President Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports and a 25 percent tariff on steel imports,” Congressman Palmer … Continued
State Cattlemen’s Association President addresses St. Clair Cattlemen
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 24, 2017, the St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association met in Ashville to hear an address from recently elected Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) President Richard Meadows. St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association President Terry Brown thanked Richard Meadows for coming all the way from Columbia, Alabama for the event. … Continued
Aderholt Critical of Administration’s War on Meat
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 31, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) released a statement in which he blasted the findings of an Obama Administration panel that claimed, Americans need to change their diet to have a lower carbon footprint, particularly by cutting out red meats. US Representative Aderholt wrote, “This Administration’s desire … Continued
Dr. Prevatt Says Cattle Prices Could be Slightly Lower in 2013
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Auburn University Agriculture Economics Professor Walt Prevatt addressed the membership of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association about the outlook for cattle prices in 2013 at their 70th annual convention in Birmingham. Prevatt said that the stock market is rosy because of U.S. monetary policy. The Federal Reserve has been printing … Continued
New Case of Mad Cow Disease Discovered: Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Says Beef is Still Safe
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) President Donna Joe Curtis told an audience of the St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Association that a dairy cow in California has been tested positive for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as ‘Mad Cow Disease.’ The cow was sent to a rendering plant in California … Continued