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Tomi Lahren is joined by Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund CEO, Bill Bullard, to reveal the horrifying truths about the American meat packaging industry, country of origin labeling, and lobbyists' push to suppress American ranching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and my crew as we find out how data decides the bulls at Keller Broken Heart Ranch.  Using technology to provide the top bulls to customers.  Plus sale recaps, cattle sale info and market commentary that you will only get on this all new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Season 5, EPISODE 226 Data Decides The Bulls At Keller Broken Heart Ranch & Beef Checkoff Updates Using Technology At Keller Broken Heart Ranch For Bull Selection Genetics That Combine Data & Functionality At Keller Broken Heart Ranch, great cattle are more than just numbers—they must also look and function well. This philosophy has produced standout donor cows like WS Miss Sugar C4 and BarCK 106Z, whose offspring consistently lead the herd and excel in other breeding programs nationwide. These cows and their progeny have shaped the Keller herd's genetics, with their descendants now leading the charge in improving carcass traits and maintaining physical quality. Sons of these donors are used in AI programs, and daughters have become foundational to future breeding success. A Vision For Continuous Improvement The Kellers embrace the mindset of lifelong learners, always striving to improve their herd. By mating cattle on paper and analyzing performance data, leveraging RightMate by Allied Genetic Resources, the Keller Broken Heart Ranch achieves uniformity in their herd without sacrificing performance. Focus on data-driven decision-making has become the cornerstone of their success. This commitment to innovation and adaptability ensures that Keller Broken Heart Ranch remains a leader in the Simmental and SimAngus industries, producing cattle that excel in data, performance, and visual appeal. The Future Outlook  The ranch remains steadfast in its mission: to improve the herd. By annually selling 120 bulls and 80 heifers, the Kellers stay dedicated to producing cattle with high marks on the ASA (American Simmental Association) All-Purpose Index (API) and Terminal Index (TI). Some Say The DOGE Should Look At The Beef Checkoff According to Meating Place, the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America or R-CALF, CEO Bill Bullard encouraged ranchers and cattlemen to reach out to President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to request the agency audit the USDA's Beef Checkoff Program.  Bullard said that we've long argued that the beef checkoff program, which is a USDA program that requires cattle producers to pay $1 for every head of cattle they sell; and it collects about $70 million each year, which he says, much of that comes from producers who do not support the mandatory government program.  He went on to say that while the beef checkoff program is supposed to fund education, promotion and research for beef, and not fund lobbying, evidence of abuse has surfaced and an independent audit report found that $216,000 of mandatory producer contributions had been misspent. The Beef Checkoff has strong cattle producer support, according to The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), and undergoes annual audits and posts that information on their website. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane told Meating Place that the Beef Checkoff is an example of individual farmers and ranchers coming together to create a program that conducts research, educates consumers and builds demand for beef with a return on investment to producers of $13.41 for every $1 invested—all while operating with annual financial audits, strict oversight and at no cost to American taxpayers. R-CALF is a non-profit organization serving as a voice for independent cow-calf and sheep producers and feeders across America. NCBA is a non-profit trade association representing U.S. cattle producers.  DOGE is a temporary contracted organization under the United States Digital Service, which has asked the public to contact the organization with ideas for “reducing waste, fraud and abuse.” Imports Of Mexican Cattle Are Expected To Resume  A temporary suspension of imports of Mexican cattle into the United States is ending, according to several reports. The Mexican Agriculture Minister said that USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service  or  (APHIS) signed the first memorandums to allow the suspension to be lifted. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the Trump administration and USDA for “working swiftly” to protect the U.S cattle supply from the threat of New World Screwworm, which sparked the import suspension late last year. APHIS has developed a comprehensive protocol that involves layers of veterinary inspections and treatment to prevent the spread of screwworm and other types of ticks and insects. RanchChannel.Com Now Has The Futures Markets & New Listings Futures Markets RanchChannel.com now has futures markets at your fingertips!  Feeder Cattle, Live Cattle, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Soybean Oil, Milk Class IV, and Ethanol.  Information is provided by DTN and market information may be delayed by as much as 10 minutes.  Click Here for more information! 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R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard says that producers will save money by not having to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act.

On this episode of The Ag Tribes Report,  Vance Crowe welcomes Bill Bullard of R-CALF USA to discuss the stories impacting the culture of agriculture. North Dakota faces severe wildfires, impacting lives, the environment, and the economy with significant oil production drops. The USDA introduces market competition initiatives aimed at lowering food prices through new rules on livestock markets and seed competition. These measures are part of an effort to level the playing field for farmers against large agribusiness entities, sparking discussion on whether more regulations can foster market freedom.McDonald's legal battle against major meat packers for alleged price-fixing brings attention to the dynamics between producers, packers, and consumers, questioning the position of American cattlemen in this corporate clash. Meanwhile, the return of ancestral land to the Onondaga Nation marks a step towards rectifying historical injustices and environmental restoration.List of Worthy Adversaries: List of Worthy adversaries: https://x.com/i/lists/1815850820195475962   

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R-CALF U.S.A. CEO, Bill Bullard says that cattle producers should not have to incur the cost of a program that does not achieve traceability.

In this episode, Bill Bullard CEO of R-CALF USA sheds light on critical issues affecting the industry, including the misleading labeling of foreign beef as a product of the USA, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the multinational corporations that control 85% of the market. -Bill also discusses a lesser-known aspect of this decline: the mental health of independent producers. Through their No Rancher Left Behind campaign, R-CALF provides support to struggling ranchers impacted by these damaging policies.-Join us to learn more about these issues and how you can support American cattle producers! Connect with R-CALF USA:WebsiteFacebookYouTubeInstagram Check for Local ProducersMandatory LabelingConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

Today we talk to the Bill Bullard - the CEO of R-Calf. R-CALF USA is the largest producer-only membership-based organization that exclusively represents U.S. cattle and sheep producers on domestic and international trade and marketing issues and Rich Brazil a long-time large animal veterinarian.  We cover what's in your food: Is it safe? Is the information even available for you to make that determination? And as for the information that is available to you - is it accurate or deceptive? Bill gives us excellent insight into meat imports, labeling, the consolidation of meat production in America & the dangers of it. Rich explains the shady nature of the green agenda as applied to ranching, tapping into the potential of ulterior motives. We know people have concerns about mRNA vaccine usage in meat animals they'll eventually consume. We cover this in a way that allows you to be the decision maker. In this series, we're taking you deep into the complicated world of your food supply. Whether it's a steak, salad or slice of bread… there's a lot happening in the process of getting what you eat to your table and you should know about it. Who owns the farmland? Who is growing your food? Do we have a secure food supply, is our food safe and are we stewarding the land and animals well in the process? In this 5 part series We're pulling back the curtain and answering those questions. GUESTS: Bill Bullard www.r-calfusa.com Rich Brazil ranchvision.io SPONSORS: ARK Heirloom Seed Kits: Use the code BOOMCLAP to save 10% off your order. ⁠Ark Heirloom Seed Kits – ARK Seed Kits ⁠ Barn2Door: ⁠ BARN2DOOR⁠ or Localfarmfinder.com Rowe Casa Organics: Use the code BOOMCLAP to save 20% off your first order. ⁠ Rowe Casa Organics⁠ CONNECT WITH US: Podcast:⁠ @boomclappodcast⁠ www.theboomclappodcast.square.site RITA: ⁠@ritarogersco⁠ www.ritarogersco.com CECILY: ⁠@cecily.dickey⁠ www.thegracetogrow.com

R-Calf USA CEO, Bill Bullard says that more reforms are needed in the farm bill to address cattle market issues.

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing some of the market rally on Thursday, news headlines in the markets and having your orders working with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, American Carbon Alliance CEO Tom Buis joins the show to share their perspective on the SAF Tax Credit guidance, GREET modeling, imports of Brazilian sugarcane ethanol for SAF and much more. Next up in Segment Three, we continue the SAF discussion and hear from American Soybean Association President, Josh Gackle, on why the guidance is restrictive for farmers in some parts of the country and why more work needs to be done. Finally in Segment Four, we discuss various cattle industry issues with R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard to close the show.  

R-CALF United stock Growers of America CEO, Bill Bullard says that his organization has dedicated over a decade to advocating for this change

Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA. Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R- CALF USA) is the largest producer-only lobbying and trade association representing U.S. cattle and sheep producers. It is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle and sheep industries. USDA and Congress Partnering to Force Electronic Identification (EID) Upon Cattle Industry.

This week we're joined by Bill Bullard, CEO of R-Calf USA. If this interview highlights anything, it's the importance of standing up for our food sovereignty and getting actively involved in preserving it.Vote with your dollars by heading to https://www.r-calfusa.com/ and donate directly.If you believe you have a right to know where your beef is from, head over to https://labelourbeef.com/ and find your congressmen to email!Hosts : AJ Richards & Brooke EnceFollow AJ on Instagram @a.j_richardsFollow Brooke on Instagram @brookeenceProducer : Brooks MeadowsFollow Brooks on Instagram @brooksmeadowsA Serious Fun ProductionFollow Serious Fun Media on Instagram @seriousfunmediawww.seriousfun.ioTalent Donors:-Intro, Producer, and Outro music provided by Nate Baumgardner

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America CEO, Bill Bullard explains how this environmental, social, and governance standards proposal would impact the cattle industry.

R-CALF, United Stock Growers of America, CEO Bill Bullard says that the cash cattle market needs to be fixed.

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America CEO, Bill Bullard says that about $500 million worth of beef is purchased annually by USDA for food programs, which will now only be spent on US beef.

R-CALF United Stock Growers of America, Bill Bullard explains how USDA has recently moved to ensure meat purchased for US nutrition programs is born, raised, and slaughtered in the US

R-Calf United Stockgrowers of America, CEO Bill Bullard says that they are looking for a new bill to address acquisitions with a market concentration threshold.

R-Calf United stock Growers of America CEO, Bill Bullard

R-CALF USA, CEO Bill Bullard

R-CALF United Stock Growers of America, CEO Bill Bullard

R-CALF CEO, Bill Bullard

In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak hears what R-Calf CEO Bill Bullard sees as the down side of adopting RFID technology on US cattle herds. Like anything that starts out as a good idea, this could lead to the possibility of ranchers losing control of the cattle industry, and being told how to ranch. Bullard points out that we are in a cattle industry in which the four largest packers control 85% of the fed cattle market. Clearly, if these behemoths colluded to deny market access to anyone who didn't meet whatever standard they collectively imposed, then those producers would be relegated to selling their cattle to the 15% of the market that is not controlled by the largest packers.Bill Bullard joined R-CALF USA as the organization's first Chief Executive Officer at national headquarters in Billings, Mont., on April 9, 2001.Bullard has testified on behalf of R-CALF USA members before Congress and executive branch agencies, has managed numerous lawsuits on behalf of the organization, and is the organization's registered lobbyist.Bullard, formerly a cow/calf rancher in Perkins County, S.D., served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission from 1995-2001. He has a B.S. in Political Science from Black Hills State University and completed a year of graduate studies at the University of South Dakota.The Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America), is the largest producer-only membership based organization that exclusively represents U.S. cattle and sheep producers on domestic and international trade and marketing issues. R-CALF USA, a national, non-profit organization,  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. Its members are located in 43 states, and the organization has many local and state association affiliates, from both cattle and farm organizations, along with various main street businesses as associate members of R-CALF USA.R-CALF USA is the single largest producer-only organization fighting to bring back mandatory country-of-origin labeling, fighting to stop anti-competitive and unjust practices by the packers, to prevent high-risk imports from countries with disease outbreaks, fighting to allow U.S. cattle producers to promote their USA beef within the beef checkoff program and make the program voluntary.Learn more about R-CALF at https://www.r-calfusa.com/ or call 406-252-2516.#farm #farming #agricultureNorth American Ag is devoted to highlighting the people & companies in agriculture who impact our industry and help feed the world. Subscribe at https://northamericanag.comWant to hear the stories of tWhy you should not miss FIRA USA 2023!Join the experts during 3 days of autonomous and robotics farming solutions in action!FIRA USA, the traveling AgTech event is back from September 19-21, 2023 at the Salinas Sports Complex, Home of the California Rodeo SalinasRegister at - https://fira-usa.com/ Sponsored by Tractors and Troubadours:Your weekly connection to agriculture industry newsmakers, hot-button industry issues, educational topics, rural lifestyle features and the best in true country music. Brought to you by Rural Strong Media.Listen now at https://ruralstrongmedia.com/tractors-and-troubadours/Subscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com

R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard

There are many things going on in our industry and organization and we think it's important to do a “temperature check” and check-in. So we checked in with Brett Kenzy, Eric Nelson and Bill Bullard to talk about R-CALF USA's 2023 Farm Bill Platform and the progression of the strategies outlined in the 2021 Cattle Industry Long Range Plan.   This episode is sponsored by Kinetic Vet. For more information visit www.kineticvet.com or visit them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube.

R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard

1:18:03 - Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA CEO 1:43:34 - Epiphany Catholic Church Priest, The Very Reverend Fr. Brian P. Gross What's on your mind? We want to know! Email us at StudioFlagFamily [dot] com Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, & Google  

Bill Bullard is CEO for R-CALF USA

Rebroadcast: Our series "More than money" is an exploration of the hidden power of monopolies in the U.S. Part I looks at how corporate monopolies dominate the beef industry. "It's failed consumers on one end of the supply chain, and it's failed the American family farmer and rancher on the other." Bill Bullard, Claire Kelloway and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.

What's So Cool About COOL? September 7, 2022   R-CALF USA's Weekly Address with Bill Bullard  

August 10, 2022 R-CALF USA's Weekly Address with Bill Bullard

In this week's North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak & Bill Bullard of R-CALF USA talk about what can be learned from the Dutch Farmer's Protest. North American Farmers should be paying attention to what is happening in European countries, and Bill gives the run down on what we should be looking out for.Bill Bullard joined R-CALF USA as the organization's first Chief Executive Officer at national headquarters in Billings, Mont., on April 9, 2001.Bullard has testified on behalf of R-CALF USA members before Congress and executive branch agencies, has managed numerous lawsuits on behalf of the organization, and is the organization's registered lobbyist.Bullard, formerly a cow/calf rancher in Perkins County, S.D., served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission from 1995-2001. He has a B.S. in Political Science from Black Hills State University and completed a year of graduate studies at the University of South Dakota.The Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) represents the U.S. cattle and sheep industries in trade and marketing issues to ensure the continued profitability and viability of independent U.S. cattle and sheep producers. R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America), is the largest producer-only membership based organization that exclusively represents U.S. cattle and sheep producers on domestic and international trade and marketing issues. R-CALF USA, a national, non-profit organization,  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. Its members are located in 43 states, and the organization has many local and state association affiliates, from both cattle and farm organizations, along with various main street businesses as associate members of R-CALF USA.R-CALF USA is the single largest producer-only organization fighting to bring back mandatory country-of-origin labeling, fighting to stop anti-competitive and unjust practices by the packers, to prevent high-risk imports from countries with disease outbreaks, fighting to allow U.S. cattle producers to promote their USA beef within the beef checkoff program and make the program voluntary.Learn more about R-CALF at https://www.r-calfusa.com/ or call 406-252-2516.The Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

August 3, 2022 R-CALF USA's Weekly Address with Bill Bullard 

Listen along as Jon and Austin meet with Bill Bullard, CEO of R-Calf USA. They discuss what it takes to maintain dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. R-Calf USA is the collective voice of U.S. cattle/sheep producers, in domestic and international trade and marketing issues.https://waltons.com/ | www.meatgistics.com

Listen along as Jon and Austin meet with Bill Bullard, CEO of R-Calf USA. They discuss what it takes to maintain dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. R-Calf USA is the collective voice of U.S. cattle/sheep producers, in domestic and international trade and marketing issues.https://waltons.com/ | www.meatgistics.com

April 6, 2022-The Weekly Address with Bill Bullard 

Our series "More than Money: The Cost of Monopolies in America" is a week-long exploration of the hidden power of monopolies in the U.S. Today's episode looks at how corporate monopolies dominate the beef industry. "It's failed consumers on one end of the supply chain, and it's failed the American family farmer and rancher on the other." Bill Bullard, Claire Kelloway and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Bill Bullard, C.E.O. R-CALF USA is a national, non-profit organization, dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. We represent the collective voice of U.S. cattle and sheep producers, in domestic and international trade and marketing issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we discuss Mandatory COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) for local ranchers. We have Bill Bullard, Chief Executive Officer of R-CALF USA. We also have DRC leader, David Schwalbe who is one of many DRC members fighting for COOL.For years, beef producers have been getting the short end of the stick and consumers have been deceived on the beef that they are buying. We can change that so that ranchers can survive and prosper and the American consumer can be protected and buy American beef!To support producers and consumers, please CLICK HERE to take action!You can also call Sen. Cramer, (701) 699-7020, and urge him to support the American Beef Labeling Act (S.2716) today!Support the show (http://drcinfo.org/join-renew/)

09/30/21 : Joel is joined by Bill Bullard, the CEO of R-CALF, as well as a multitude of callers to talk about mandatory country of origin labeling on beef products.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Bullard joined R-CALF USA as the organization's first Chief Executive Officer at national headquarters in Billings, Mont., on April 9, 2001. Bullard has testified on behalf of R-CALF USA members before Congress and executive branch agencies, has managed numerous lawsuits on behalf of the organization, and is the organization's registered lobbyist. Bullard, formerly a cow/calf rancher in Perkins County, S.D., served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission from 1995-2001. He has a B.S. in Political Science from Black Hills State University and completed a year of graduate studies at the University of South Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The independent American cattle rancher. Movies have been made about this very real part of American history. The iconic "Beef. It's what's for dinner," commercials are recognized by over 80 percent of Americans. But the independent cattle rancher is under attack and from every avenue emanating from the radical Left, and that includes our government.I talked with Bill Bullard, CEO of the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund and the United Stock Growers of America about the fight that lays ahead to save the American independent cattle rancher...Please subscribe and like our podcast wherever you listen, and sign-up for our mail-out: https://www.undergroundusa.com/the-podcast

05/26/21 : Bill Bullard is the CEO of R-CALF USA as of 2001, and prior to that was a cow/calf rancher. He joins Joel to tell us about R-CALF and food production.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 2021 Bill Bullard joined R-CALF USA as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer at national headquarters in Billings, Mont., on April 9, 2001. Bullard has testified on behalf of R-CALF USA members before Congress and executive branch agencies, has managed numerous lawsuits on behalf of the organization, and is the organization’s registered lobbyist. Bullard, formerly a cow/calf rancher in Perkins County, S.D., served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission from 1995-2001. He has a B.S. in Political Science from Black Hills State University and completed a year of graduate studies at the University of South Dakota. Bullard and his wife Jeanne have three children: Cameron, Candace, and Callie. Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane 101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla 93.9 FM Moses Lake 106.1 FM Moses Lake 96.1 FM Yakima 96.5 FM Spokane/CdA 97.7 FM Spokane/CdA 810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake 930 AM Yakima 630 AM Spokane 1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond  

  Bill Bullard joined R-CALF USA as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer at national headquarters in Billings, Mont., on April 9, 2001.   Bullard has testified on behalf of R-CALF USA members before Congress and executive branch agencies, has managed numerous lawsuits on behalf of the organization, and is the organization’s registered lobbyist. Bullard, formerly a cow/calf rancher in Perkins County, S.D., served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission from 1995-2001. He has a B.S. in Political Science from Black Hills State University and completed a year of graduate studies at the University of South Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge… is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another's world. It requires profound purpose larger than the self kind of understanding.” ― Bill Bullard

Bill Bullard of R-Calf USA joins us to discuss the various aid packages out there and ones that are being talked about, and which ones R-Calf supports. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas discusses agriculture issues and his proposal that small packers are not on the hook for paying overtime to inspectors.

Contact tracing brings us citizen snitch brigades thanks to Rockefeller Foundation, Gavin Newsom, and the Clinton Global Initiative. Ryan from Happy Healthy Vegan says meat is non-essential and plays with his whammy bar. What's behind these beef shortages in the US? Bill Bullard from R-Calf USA comes on in the second hour to talk.

An excerpt from Panel IV of the Schiller Institute's April 25-26, 2020 International Online Conference featuring American farm leaders speaking out against the dire situation American farmers, and therefore Americans, face due to the speculative cartelization of the global food supply. The panel's moderator is Dennis Speed. See the full conference proceedings at: https://schillerinstitute.com/blog/2020/03/29/conference-mankinds-existence-now-depends-on-the-establishment-of-a-new-paradigm/ Bob Baker, Virginia; Schiller Institute agriculture co-coordinator, Joe Maxwell, Missouri; former Missouri Lt. Governor, co-founder of Family Farm Action Alliance, Tyler Dupy, Kansas; Executive Director of the Kansas Cattlemen's Association, Frank Endres; California, member of the National Farmers Organization for 63 years, Bill Bullard; Montana, CEO R-CALF USA, Jim Benham, Indiana; State Pres. of Indiana Farmers Union, 20 Yr. National Board member, National Farmers Union, Mike Callicrate, Kansas; Colorado, Bd of Directors of Organization for Competitive Markets, Owner Ranch Foods Direct

April 23, 2020 Bill Bullard joined R-CALF USA as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer at national headquarters in Billings, Mont., on April 9, 2001. Bullard has testified on behalf of R-CALF USA members before Congress and executive branch agencies, has managed numerous lawsuits on behalf of the organization, and is the organization’s registered lobbyist. Bullard, formerly a cow/calf rancher in Perkins County, S.D., served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission from 1995-2001. He has a B.S. in Political Science from Black Hills State University and completed a year of graduate studies at the University of South Dakota. Bullard and his wife Jeanne have three children: Cameron, Candace, and Callie. Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane 101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla 93.9 FM Moses Lake 106.1 FM Moses Lake 96.1 FM Yakima 96.5 FM Spokane/CdA 97.7 FM Spokane/CdA 810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake 930 AM Yakima 630 AM Spokane 1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond  

Bill Bullard, the CEO of R-CALF, discusses what they are working towards for producers. Ted Seifried of Zaner joined Delaney as a guest host today!

Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge… is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world. It requires profound purpose larger than the self kind of understanding.” ― Bill Bullard

Bill Bullard is the CEO of R-CALF USA (@RCALFUSA on twitter) and he joined me to discuss just exactly who the Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund is and what they stand for. I was impressed with Mr. Bullard and the organization he is CEO of.   Listen and decide for yourself. Music credit : Alan Walker - Fade (NCS Release)

Today I interviewed Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA about the state of the cattle industry today. He explained their position on the Beef Checkoff program and their views on suspected collusion between the four big packers to suppress the live cattle markets.  Featured Music I Won't Back Down - Tom Pretty  Go Follow @rcalfusa - Twitter R-CALF USA - Facebook  Sponsors@wildnwoollywildragswww.wscattlemans.com Song Requestshttps://open.spotify.com/user/125818725/playlist/0FQH3KayqZAlSrilpC6RCu?si=xVojegfBRJy96yhkFCmcHg

Ag News: After a 33 year run, Rod Week announces the Kearney Livestock Market has sold its land; holds a final fall cow / regular auction Monday, June 19 Guests: State Climatologist Al Dutcher says heat is on, at least for the weekend ... Bill Bullard on R-Calf USA's request for U.S. Investigation of JBS practices ... "Friday's In The Field" talks with Deb Gangwish, co-owner of PG Farms and Diamond G of Shelton and Springview

Ag News: After a 33 year run, Rod Week announces the Kearney Livestock Market has sold its land; holds a final fall cow / regular auction Monday, June 19 Guests: State Climatologist Al Dutcher says heat is on, at least for the weekend ... Bill Bullard on R-Calf USA's request for U.S. Investigation of JBS practices ... "Friday's In The Field" talks with Deb Gangwish, co-owner of PG Farms and Diamond G of Shelton and Springview

Will the Trans-Pacific Partnership bring to livestock agriculture? Listen to a couple of fire-breathing ranchers and activists duke it out on a brand new episode of What Doesn’t Kill You. Host Katy Keiffer is joined by Bill Bullard of R-Calf and Steve Dittmar of AgFreedom.org. Things get very heated – this is a must listen for anybody following the cattle industry.

Will the Trans-Pacific Partnership bring to livestock agriculture? Listen to a couple of fire-breathing ranchers and activists duke it out on a brand new episode of What Doesn’t Kill You. Host Katy Keiffer is joined by Bill Bullard of R-Calf and Steve Dittmar of AgFreedom.org. Things get very heated – this is a must listen for anybody following the cattle industry.

Brad Sullivan 2 Lent, Year C February 21, 2016 Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, Bay City, TX Luke 13:31-35 We’ll Live It Best We Can Anyway I think we could classify today’s reading as an epic faith by the Pharisees, and a pretty darn good win by Jesus. The Pharisees were trying to get rid of Jesus, trying to make it look like they were on his side. “Herod’s trying to kill you, Jesus, you’ve got to get out of here. We’ve got your best interests at heart, and we need you to go so you don’t die.” Of course they were lying. We know from Chapter Nine, that Herod was not trying to kill Jesus. He was actually pretty interested in who Jesus was. People were saying he was John the Baptist, and Herod was thinking, “I’m pretty darn sure I had John the Baptist beheaded not too long ago,” and he was curious about who Jesus was. Herod wasn’t a good guy, but he wasn’t trying to kill Jesus. Even when Jesus was going to be crucified, Herod didn’t have any burning desire to have Jesus killed. He said, “send him back to Pilate.” Again, Herod wasn’t a good guy, but he wasn’t trying to kill Jesus. The Pharisees were lying because they wanted to get rid of Jesus. They were trying to frighten him away. Like the Devil before him, they were trying to deter Jesus from his mission. And Jesus had to have been thinking, “guys, I’m going to be crucified before too much longer, and your little death threat is supposed to frighten me? I’m going to be killed; it’s supposed to happen, just wait a little longer.” So Jesus turns their failure into a chance for teaching once again. Jerusalem was supposed to be center stage for God’s glory in the world, not the place known for killing the prophets. The Temple was in Jerusalem. When Solomon dedicated the Temple, he said it was to be a place where all of Israel could look to and remember God’s glory, his love, his forgiveness and mercy. Nations were supposed to flock to Jerusalem, drawn there by the light of God lived out in Israel, and yet, Jesus told the Pharisees that Jerusalem was the place where the prophets were killed; he told his disciples that the Temple would not stand and all would be thrown down because of the ways it had been misused. Despite the Pharisees scare tactics, Jesus remained undeterred from his mission. He named the truth, the darkness and said, “I will overcome it.” We also have lots of opportunities to be overcome by darkness, to give in to fear or discouragement. I was giving into discouragement not long ago, and Bill Bullard sent me a text with words he had seen earlier which read: We profess a faith in God through whom all things are possible. When we apathetically accept the status quo, we implicitly demonstrate a lack of faith that tomorrow might be better than today. God should not be mocked in this way. Our faith should be much more steadfast. Those words cut me to the heart, and they also gave me hope, reminding me to trust in God through whom all things are possible. We had our vestry meeting yesterday, and we were talking about challenges facing the church and challenges in our lives, and we prayed together about these things, and then Debra said, “You know what, we also need to give thanks for all of the wonderful things in our lives and in our church. There is so much negativity out there that we need to remember and give thanks for our blessings. We need to be filled with that light and see that light, that we can be light bearers for others.” So we prayed together thanks for all of the light and the blessings in our lives and church as well. It is easy to be overcome by the craziness of the world, to be deterred from God’s mission of reconciliation, from living as the light in our lives and in the life of the church. Bishop Doyle points out in his book, A Generous Community, that we live in a VUCA world. VUCA means “Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, & Ambiguous. That pretty well sums up much of today’s world. There is so much change happening so quickly, that many places where we used to find sure footing are no longer places of certainty, or those places are no longer even here. We live in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and uncertain world, and it is easy for us to be discouraged by such a world. It is easy to listen to the lies of the Pharisees that all is going badly. The lies of the Pharisees saying things like “the church is dying,” or “things aren’t going to get any better.” For the record, the church is not dying, and while there certainly is darkness in the world, there is also an immense amount of light. There are difficult times. There is uncertainty, and sometimes, things do go badly, but we are not to be discouraged by those difficulties. We are to trust in God, continue living his mission, and have faith that through him all things are possible. That’s how Jesus lived when he taught his disciples when he told them not to worry, not to fear. When the Devil tried to get him to quit, when the Pharisees tried to frighten Jesus, he lived and taught that there are times of discouragement, and when they come, “we’ll live it best we can anyway.” In teaching his disciples not to worry, he told them that for one thing, worrying isn’t going to do you any darn good. For another thing, worrying demonstrates a lack of faith in God. So, “do not be afraid little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, “do not be afraid little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” That’s what we’re striving for in our lives and in the church. We’re striving for God’s Kingdom, to fulfill God’s mission of reconciliation, and when we’re discouraged, we trust that God will fulfill our needs as we live out his mission. At St. Mark’s right now, we’ve got a group that is gathering called, “New Wineskins.” We’re seeking to discover new ways that we will live out God’s mission both within the community of St. Mark’s and beyond. I again offer an open invitation to come on Sundays at noon. Come dream with us, pray with us, study God’s Word with us, and discern together the ways God would have us live out his mission in our lives and in our live together as Jesus’ Body at St. Mark’s. Some of these new ways are already happening with our Friday morning breakfasts at church. There are many people who won’t come to church, feeling sometimes like they can’t because of their sinfulness, feeling at other times like they won’t because of negative associations with the “institution” of the church. Folks will come, however, to breakfast here on Friday. While not part of the worshipping community, they are part of the community of people who meet weekly for a shared meal and fellowship in our parish hall. New relationships and connections are being formed as we gather together, and divisions are ending. I have been invited to attend a Roman Catholic baptism next weekend at Our Lady of Guadalupe. There is no assumption that the Episcopal priest is going to become a Roman Catholic, nor is the family of the young man being baptized going to become Episcopalians. We’ve simply gotten to know each other, and we’ve prayed together, so that they’d like me to be there, to be a part of this young man’s baptism. You bet I’m going to be there. There are plenty of ways to be discouraged in our volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, but there is plenty of light out there and in here too. As a modern day prophet and singer/songwriter, Terri Hendrix, wrote in the song, Hey Now: Kiss the evening sky and say bye, bye, bye. Tomorrow knows no sorrow like today. And should it come to pass today’s no better than the last, We’ll live it best we can anyway. We’ve all had highs, we’ve all had lows. It’s a fact of life that everybody knows. And should it come to pass today’s no better than the last, We’ll live it best we can anyway. Despite all of the fear mongering of the Pharisees, the light of Jesus is thriving. The church is thriving. Despite times of discouragement, we’re going to continue on believing in Jesus. We’re going to continue on living out his mission. We’re going to continue on trusting in Jesus’ words, “Do not be afraid little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom,” “and should it come to pass today’s no better than the last, we’ll live it best we can anyway.” Amen.

Brad Sullivan 2 Lent, Year C February 21, 2016 Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, Bay City, TX Luke 13:31-35 We’ll Live It Best We Can Anyway I think we could classify today’s reading as an epic faith by the Pharisees, and a pretty darn good win by Jesus. The Pharisees were trying to get rid of Jesus, trying to make it look like they were on his side. “Herod’s trying to kill you, Jesus, you’ve got to get out of here. We’ve got your best interests at heart, and we need you to go so you don’t die.” Of course they were lying. We know from Chapter Nine, that Herod was not trying to kill Jesus. He was actually pretty interested in who Jesus was. People were saying he was John the Baptist, and Herod was thinking, “I’m pretty darn sure I had John the Baptist beheaded not too long ago,” and he was curious about who Jesus was. Herod wasn’t a good guy, but he wasn’t trying to kill Jesus. Even when Jesus was going to be crucified, Herod didn’t have any burning desire to have Jesus killed. He said, “send him back to Pilate.” Again, Herod wasn’t a good guy, but he wasn’t trying to kill Jesus. The Pharisees were lying because they wanted to get rid of Jesus. They were trying to frighten him away. Like the Devil before him, they were trying to deter Jesus from his mission. And Jesus had to have been thinking, “guys, I’m going to be crucified before too much longer, and your little death threat is supposed to frighten me? I’m going to be killed; it’s supposed to happen, just wait a little longer.” So Jesus turns their failure into a chance for teaching once again. Jerusalem was supposed to be center stage for God’s glory in the world, not the place known for killing the prophets. The Temple was in Jerusalem. When Solomon dedicated the Temple, he said it was to be a place where all of Israel could look to and remember God’s glory, his love, his forgiveness and mercy. Nations were supposed to flock to Jerusalem, drawn there by the light of God lived out in Israel, and yet, Jesus told the Pharisees that Jerusalem was the place where the prophets were killed; he told his disciples that the Temple would not stand and all would be thrown down because of the ways it had been misused. Despite the Pharisees scare tactics, Jesus remained undeterred from his mission. He named the truth, the darkness and said, “I will overcome it.” We also have lots of opportunities to be overcome by darkness, to give in to fear or discouragement. I was giving into discouragement not long ago, and Bill Bullard sent me a text with words he had seen earlier which read: We profess a faith in God through whom all things are possible. When we apathetically accept the status quo, we implicitly demonstrate a lack of faith that tomorrow might be better than today. God should not be mocked in this way. Our faith should be much more steadfast. Those words cut me to the heart, and they also gave me hope, reminding me to trust in God through whom all things are possible. We had our vestry meeting yesterday, and we were talking about challenges facing the church and challenges in our lives, and we prayed together about these things, and then Debra said, “You know what, we also need to give thanks for all of the wonderful things in our lives and in our church. There is so much negativity out there that we need to remember and give thanks for our blessings. We need to be filled with that light and see that light, that we can be light bearers for others.” So we prayed together thanks for all of the light and the blessings in our lives and church as well. It is easy to be overcome by the craziness of the world, to be deterred from God’s mission of reconciliation, from living as the light in our lives and in the life of the church. Bishop Doyle points out in his book, A Generous Community, that we live in a VUCA world. VUCA means “Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, & Ambiguous. That pretty well sums up much of today’s world. There is so much change happening so quickly, that many places where we used to find sure footing are no longer places of certainty, or those places are no longer even here. We live in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and uncertain world, and it is easy for us to be discouraged by such a world. It is easy to listen to the lies of the Pharisees that all is going badly. The lies of the Pharisees saying things like “the church is dying,” or “things aren’t going to get any better.” For the record, the church is not dying, and while there certainly is darkness in the world, there is also an immense amount of light. There are difficult times. There is uncertainty, and sometimes, things do go badly, but we are not to be discouraged by those difficulties. We are to trust in God, continue living his mission, and have faith that through him all things are possible. That’s how Jesus lived when he taught his disciples when he told them not to worry, not to fear. When the Devil tried to get him to quit, when the Pharisees tried to frighten Jesus, he lived and taught that there are times of discouragement, and when they come, “we’ll live it best we can anyway.” In teaching his disciples not to worry, he told them that for one thing, worrying isn’t going to do you any darn good. For another thing, worrying demonstrates a lack of faith in God. So, “do not be afraid little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, “do not be afraid little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” That’s what we’re striving for in our lives and in the church. We’re striving for God’s Kingdom, to fulfill God’s mission of reconciliation, and when we’re discouraged, we trust that God will fulfill our needs as we live out his mission. At St. Mark’s right now, we’ve got a group that is gathering called, “New Wineskins.” We’re seeking to discover new ways that we will live out God’s mission both within the community of St. Mark’s and beyond. I again offer an open invitation to come on Sundays at noon. Come dream with us, pray with us, study God’s Word with us, and discern together the ways God would have us live out his mission in our lives and in our live together as Jesus’ Body at St. Mark’s. Some of these new ways are already happening with our Friday morning breakfasts at church. There are many people who won’t come to church, feeling sometimes like they can’t because of their sinfulness, feeling at other times like they won’t because of negative associations with the “institution” of the church. Folks will come, however, to breakfast here on Friday. While not part of the worshipping community, they are part of the community of people who meet weekly for a shared meal and fellowship in our parish hall. New relationships and connections are being formed as we gather together, and divisions are ending. I have been invited to attend a Roman Catholic baptism next weekend at Our Lady of Guadalupe. There is no assumption that the Episcopal priest is going to become a Roman Catholic, nor is the family of the young man being baptized going to become Episcopalians. We’ve simply gotten to know each other, and we’ve prayed together, so that they’d like me to be there, to be a part of this young man’s baptism. You bet I’m going to be there. There are plenty of ways to be discouraged in our volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, but there is plenty of light out there and in here too. As a modern day prophet and singer/songwriter, Terri Hendrix, wrote in the song, Hey Now: Kiss the evening sky and say bye, bye, bye. Tomorrow knows no sorrow like today. And should it come to pass today’s no better than the last, We’ll live it best we can anyway. We’ve all had highs, we’ve all had lows. It’s a fact of life that everybody knows. And should it come to pass today’s no better than the last, We’ll live it best we can anyway. Despite all of the fear mongering of the Pharisees, the light of Jesus is thriving. The church is thriving. Despite times of discouragement, we’re going to continue on believing in Jesus. We’re going to continue on living out his mission. We’re going to continue on trusting in Jesus’ words, “Do not be afraid little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom,” “and should it come to pass today’s no better than the last, we’ll live it best we can anyway.” Amen.

Bill Bullard, Chief Executive Officer of the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) talks about the GIPSA rule.