Plaintiffs Claim Packer Actions Depressed Prices for Margins
R-CALF USA is suing the four largest U.S. meat packers, alleging the firms violated U.S. antitrust laws, the Packers and Stockyards Act, and the Commodity Exchange Act by unlawfully depressing the prices paid to American ranchers. Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law along with Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel LLP filed the class action lawsuit in federal district court in Chicago on behalf of R-CALF on Tuesday. The complaint was filed against Tyson Foods, JBS S.A., Cargill and
KCA Board of Directors Transitions, Elects New Officers for 2019-2020
On April 17th the KCA Board of Directors met with newly elected board members Brian Stewart, John Ney, and Daryl Larson and thanked outgoing members Shawn Mills, David Murphy and Perry Owens for their terms of service to the board. The election of new officers took place with Greg Davis as President, Tony Anderson as Vice-President and Nicole Pfrang as Treasurer. John Ney has been a member of KCA for many years, previously serving on the board of directors as President. As


KCA Open House Set for April 17th in Junction City
The Kansas Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) is excited to welcome the public to our new office in Junction City, Kansas. We invite everyone to stop by during our Open House on April 17th anytime from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. KCA’s new headquarters is located at 930 W. 6th St., Junction City. Food and other refreshments will be served, as well as door prizes and a chance to meet the KCA Board of Directors & staff. Take this opportunity to tour our new location, enjoy fellowship with in
Emergency Livestock Management Workshops Scheduled for Spring
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Livestock owners face numerous challenges, including natural disasters like flooding and wildfire and the threat of foreign animal diseases like African Swine Fever and foot-and-mouth disease, which have impacted other countries. The Kansas Department of Agriculture works to help Kansas livestock owners, from large feedyards to families with show animals, in preparing for the impact any of these disasters could have on their lives. This spring, KDA will host