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January 9, 2007
Copy By: Shana Baisch, R-CALF USA Montana Membership Co-Chair
Media Contact: Shae Dodson, Communications Coordinator
Phone: 406-672-8969; e-mail: [email protected] For Immediate Release
Sidney Fund-Raiser Breaks $6,000
Sidney, Mont. – Generous contributors at a recent R-CALF USA rollover calf-sale fund-raiser hosted by Sidney Livestock Market Center generated more than $6,000 for the national organization. Bob Anderson, of Anderson Diamond Ranch, donated the calf and also helped organize the sale. Also auctioned off were “Bull Bucks,” donated by Candee Angus and Regency Acres, and a print by Montana pencil artist Don Greytak “Guardians of the Next Generation.”
“We are happy with the turnout for the sale and want to thank everyone for coming and supporting R-CALF,” Anderson said.
Jim Thiesen, of Regency Acres, also helped organize the event.
“We all need to work together to protect the integrity of the U.S. cattle herd,” Thiesen emphasized as he summed up the reason for hosting the meeting.
Before the fund-raiser got underway, R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard spoke to the area cattle producers in attendance about many issues, including marketing and trade matters, but the foremost subject of interest seemed to be the organization’s litigation against USDA and the agency’s Final Rule regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and how USDA is relaxing import standards related to Canadian cattle and beef.
“USDA has already written a rule to allow older Canadian cows and bulls to be imported from Canada, even though there is conclusive evidence showing that Canada’s feed ban did not prevent the spread of BSE in that country,” Bullard said. “Our export customers remain concerned about Canadian cattle and beef being commingled with U.S. cattle and beef.
“We know from experience that no one other than R-CALF is willing to step to the plate to protect our industry from USDA’s aggressions,” he concluded. “That means that if it is to be done, cattle producers must do it themselves – through R-CALF.”
Contributors included; Scott and Gail Staffanson; Robert Lange; Ronald J. Crighton; Lewis Hammer; Toby Panasuk; M5 Cattle Co.; Bell Farms; Stockman Bank; Bar JK Cattle; McMillan Ranch; David McMillan; Darcy and Lacey Mullin; Dave and Merle Mullin; Donald Hauck; Dick and Constance Iversen; Lynn and Linda Labatte; Samuel and Joan Ritter; Albin Land and Cattle; First Bank; Wallace and Glenna Hall; Hutchinson Cattle Co.; Miles and Cyndy Panasuk; Terry and Chris Traeger; Floyd and Tana Johnson; Hugo Asbeck, Jr.; Tom and Lynette Ruffatto; Ray Johnson; Bob and Gloria Ralston; Loren Schledewitz; Herbert and Marian Chrudimsky; and, Devil’s Elbow Ranch.
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R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America) is a national, non-profit organization and is dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. R-CALF USA represents thousands of U.S. cattle producers on both domestic and international trade and marketing issues. Members are located across 47 states and are primarily cow/calf operators, cattle backgrounders, and/or feedlot owners. R-CALF USA has more than 60 affiliate organizations and various main-street businesses are associate members. For more information, visit www.r-calfusa.com or, call 406-252-2516.
Copy By: Shana Baisch, R-CALF USA Montana Membership Co-Chair
Media Contact: Shae Dodson, Communications Coordinator
Phone: 406-672-8969; e-mail: [email protected] For Immediate Release
Sidney Fund-Raiser Breaks $6,000
Sidney, Mont. – Generous contributors at a recent R-CALF USA rollover calf-sale fund-raiser hosted by Sidney Livestock Market Center generated more than $6,000 for the national organization. Bob Anderson, of Anderson Diamond Ranch, donated the calf and also helped organize the sale. Also auctioned off were “Bull Bucks,” donated by Candee Angus and Regency Acres, and a print by Montana pencil artist Don Greytak “Guardians of the Next Generation.”
“We are happy with the turnout for the sale and want to thank everyone for coming and supporting R-CALF,” Anderson said.
Jim Thiesen, of Regency Acres, also helped organize the event.
“We all need to work together to protect the integrity of the U.S. cattle herd,” Thiesen emphasized as he summed up the reason for hosting the meeting.
Before the fund-raiser got underway, R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard spoke to the area cattle producers in attendance about many issues, including marketing and trade matters, but the foremost subject of interest seemed to be the organization’s litigation against USDA and the agency’s Final Rule regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and how USDA is relaxing import standards related to Canadian cattle and beef.
“USDA has already written a rule to allow older Canadian cows and bulls to be imported from Canada, even though there is conclusive evidence showing that Canada’s feed ban did not prevent the spread of BSE in that country,” Bullard said. “Our export customers remain concerned about Canadian cattle and beef being commingled with U.S. cattle and beef.
“We know from experience that no one other than R-CALF is willing to step to the plate to protect our industry from USDA’s aggressions,” he concluded. “That means that if it is to be done, cattle producers must do it themselves – through R-CALF.”
Contributors included; Scott and Gail Staffanson; Robert Lange; Ronald J. Crighton; Lewis Hammer; Toby Panasuk; M5 Cattle Co.; Bell Farms; Stockman Bank; Bar JK Cattle; McMillan Ranch; David McMillan; Darcy and Lacey Mullin; Dave and Merle Mullin; Donald Hauck; Dick and Constance Iversen; Lynn and Linda Labatte; Samuel and Joan Ritter; Albin Land and Cattle; First Bank; Wallace and Glenna Hall; Hutchinson Cattle Co.; Miles and Cyndy Panasuk; Terry and Chris Traeger; Floyd and Tana Johnson; Hugo Asbeck, Jr.; Tom and Lynette Ruffatto; Ray Johnson; Bob and Gloria Ralston; Loren Schledewitz; Herbert and Marian Chrudimsky; and, Devil’s Elbow Ranch.
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R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America) is a national, non-profit organization and is dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. R-CALF USA represents thousands of U.S. cattle producers on both domestic and international trade and marketing issues. Members are located across 47 states and are primarily cow/calf operators, cattle backgrounders, and/or feedlot owners. R-CALF USA has more than 60 affiliate organizations and various main-street businesses are associate members. For more information, visit www.r-calfusa.com or, call 406-252-2516.