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A podcast talking all things cattle, sheep, and American exceptionalism. We stand for liberty and freedom and we’re having real, honest conversations about what’s affecting your family, your community, your ranch, and your legacy. R-CALF USA is the largest cattle producer-only membership based organization that exclusively represents U.S. cattle and sheep producers on domestic and international trade and marketing issues. R-CALF is dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. R-CALF USA’s membership of more than 5,000 consists primarily of cow-calf producers, cattle backgrounders, and feeders. R-CALF USA is set apart from all other national cattle associations because we rely solely on membership dues and donations to carry out our mission to ensure the continued profitability and independence of United States cattle and sheep producers. We exist only because of support from our members. For more information, to become a member, or to donate please visit www.r-calfusa.com.
Episodes
Apr 6, 2022
Apr 6, 2022
5 min
R-CALF USA's Weekly Address with Bill Bullard
What a Terrible Mess We're In
April 6, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022
43 min
Antitrust is legislation preventing or controlling trusts or other monopolies and works to promote competition in business. In 2019, R-CALF USA filed a historic class-action lawsuit against the Big 4 meat packers. A prime example of how R-CALF USA is aggressive in all three branches of the United States government, but also a prime example of antitrust law at work. Today we sit down with antitrust expert professor Thomas Horton to discuss Americanism and antitrust with a focus on the cattle industry. Professor Horton was the incredibly popular keynote speaker at the 2021 R-CALF convention, you’ll want to tune into this episode!
Prof. Horton's 2021 Convention presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrIGwQpOdAI&t=914s
Mar 21, 2022
Mar 21, 2022
36 min
Today it is becoming more and more common for kids to not return to the ranch as adults. Why are kids not returning to the ranch? What are some of the struggles young ranchers are facing? What are the next generation's thoughts on hot button industry topics like the checkoff? Why should young ranchers be involved in the conversation? We answer these questions and more with two young ranchers, Clare and Patrice.
Mar 9, 2022
Mar 9, 2022
5 min
R-CALF USA's Weekly Address with Bill Bullard
Food Fight: Academicians at Odds
March 9, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
24 min
One of the greatest powers we have as American citizens is the power to elect those who represent us on a local, state and national level. Our government being for the people, by the people we also have the power to be citizen lobbyists for ourselves and our neighbors to encourage those elected officials to support or not support various issues that affect our communities. On today’s episode, we talk to Jim Selchert of South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds’ office on how to be a citizen lobbyist and how you can affect the laws and discussions happening on a national level.
Mar 3, 2022
Mar 3, 2022
5 min
R-CALF USA's Weekly Address with Bill Bullard
Cattle Econ 101 for Dummies
March 3, 2022
This week’s episode contrasts the market reactions between crude oil and corn prices caused by the Ukraine invasion.
Feb 23, 2022
Feb 23, 2022
5 min
February 23, 2022- This week’s episode describes how 2021 beef and cattle exports increased dramatically even when the beef lobby said shackle space was limited.
Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
46 min
One of the foundations of our country and frankly our lives is competition, and the cattle industry is no different. On this episode we sit down with Brett Kenzy and talk about finding courage over compromise and why it is not time to settle, but instead time to stand up.
Feb 17, 2022
Feb 17, 2022
5 min
February 17, 2022-This week’s segment discusses how land grant university economists and state attorneys general view AMAs very differently.
Feb 3, 2022
Feb 3, 2022
5 min
February 2, 2022
This week’s episode discusses the letter that 16 state attorneys general sent to USDA in December urging antitrust enforcement action in livestock markets.