The U.S. cattle industry requires bold leadership and fresh ideas to address the current inadequacies in the marketplace. KCA signed onto a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to hold a hearing to examine opportunities within the reauthorization of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) program to realign the cattle marketplace with its fundamentals. The program expires September 30, 2020, which gives the Senate approximately 30 workda

The former president and chief executive of Bumble Bee Foods was sentenced to 40 months in jail and a $100,000 fine for his role in a yearslong conspiracy to fix prices of canned tuna. The former executive, Christopher Lischewski, was the leader of the scheme. It involved three other executives who pleaded guilty and testified against Mr. Lischewski. The scheme affected over $600 million worth of canned tuna sales, according to prosecutors. Mr. Lischewski faced a maximum sent

JBS, the world’s largest meat company, unveiled its own line of plant-based burgers and chorizo alternatives this week, joining Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods in the crowded race to win over consumers with a new source of protein. Planterra Foods, is an offshoot of JBS USA, one of the world’s largest food companies. Currently, amid scandal, the conglomerate announced the launch of its new plant-based protein brand OZO Foods. Last month JBS also acquired US meat-packing busi

NCBA and the Beef Checkoff have recently come under the microscope due to actions which seem to be contrary to the interests of independent cattle producers. It leaves many producers questioning the value and validity of the Beef Checkoff as an institution. As is, producers have questions regarding the transparency of how the assessments are spent and their value back through the supply chain. Research and Promotion are two programs to which the Beef Checkoff focuses. Funding

The 22nd Annual Kansas Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will take place on November 13th & 14th, 2020 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Junction City, Kansas. KCA is putting together an event where today’s ranching and agriculture communities can come together with agri-business leaders for educational seminars, industry updates, and policy meetings. Exhibitors: Due to the limited space of our venue, it is important to reserve exhibitor space early. Only select