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“USDA has broken its promise to independent cattle producers": R-CALF USA on new electronic ear tag rule

November 05, 2024 01:08 PM

USDA’s new electronic ear tag rule is going into effect today. It is receiving pushback from certain groups who have filed a lawsuit against the department, underscoring their concerns over the cost to cattle producers.

R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the main discrepancies, why APHIS decided to make this requirement, and next steps moving forward.

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