The Kansas Cattlemen’s Association in conjunction with members DJ Edwards, Lee Robbins, John Petty, Michael Old, and Bill Ireland, purchased Dalton Brittan’s beef premium in support of future 4-H projects and education at the 2018 Woodson County Fair 4-H livestock auction. During the auction, buyers pay premiums for animals as recognition for the effort the youth put into their livestock projects. The exhibitors get to keep their animals and the money from the premium sale. E

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation. President Trump directed Secretary Perdue to craft a short-term relief strategy to protect agricultural producers while the Administration works on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals to open more markets in the long run to help American farmers compete globally. Specifical

KCA recently commented in support for change to the food safety and inspection services standards and labeling policy book on “Product of U.S.A.” The balance of regulatory oversight and pressure to meet market demands is often viewed as a constant swinging pendulum in the beef industry. Anytime imports arrive into the United States, the inspection and labeling of those meat products is integral to ensure food safety standards and consumer health and interest. Food Safety Insp