CALIFORNIA CATTLEMAN WEEKLY
February 10, 2025
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Cattle Imports from Mexico to Resume as APHIS Implements Protocols to Protect Against New World Screwworm
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced on Saturday that imports of live cattle and bison from Mexico will resume after the U.S. and Mexico implemented a comprehensive pre-clearance inspection and treatment protocol to ensure safe movement and mitigate the threat of” New World screwworm. For more information, see last week’s edition of California Cattleman Weekly or the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s “New World Screwworm Resources” page.
CARB Releases 2024-25 Agricultural Vehicle, Equipment, and Infrastructure Survey
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is encouraging producers to take the 2024-25 agricultural vehicle, equipment and infrastructure survey, which allows CARB and other state agencies to “accurately depict agricultural vehicles and equipment across the state in air quality, energy, and infrastructure planning efforts and inform the distribution of incentive funding.” The survey is open through February 21 and can be found here.
FinCEN Won’t Immediately Enforce Corporate Transparency Act Despite Supreme Court Lifting Injunction
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted an injunction which had prevented enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), federal legislation which would require many farms and ranches with 20 or fewer employees to begin filing “beneficial ownership information” with the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, FinCEN has clarified that the “reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN” and “are not subject to liability if they fail to file this information” because a separate injunction against enforcement of the CTA is currently in place. For more information, see the January 27 edition of California Cattleman Weekly.
Upcoming CCA Events
CCA Steak and Eggs Breakfast + Lobby Day
March 12, 2025, Sacramento, CA
Join the California Cattlemen’s Association and other CCA members at the 44th Steak and Eggs Breakfast + Lobby Day. Plan to be in Sacramento on Wednesday, March 12. Breakfast starts at 8am! Over breakfast, enjoy sharing about your ranch while meeting representatives from regulatory and legislative offices in Sacramento. Following the breakfast, attendees will head across the street to the state Capitol to continue conversations about ranching in California. To RSVP for the event, email our membership and events coordinator Gracie LeCheminant at [email protected] or visit our website by clicking here.
2025 Feeder Meeting
May 21-22, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, CA
The room block for 2025 Feeder Meeting is now open! Feeder Meeting will take place May 21 – 22. To book your stay at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, click here. Check back in the coming weeks for additional details and registration information.
Upcoming Industry Events
2025 Society for Range Management Annual Meeting
Feb. 9-13, Spokane, WA
Join the Society for Range Management (SRM) for their annual meeting, Feb. 9-13, in Spokane, WA. On Feb. 10 a producers forum will take place and ranchers can attend virtually or in person. To learn more about the event, view a schedule, and register, click here.
2025 Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium
Feb. 18, 8:00 am, UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
The 2025 Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium is taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center. The symposium provides the opportunity to bring together ranchers, land managers, conservationists policymakers and scientists to collaborate. This year’s symposium will cover transformational shifts in the environment, policy and society, with key themes including, climate and weather; wildfire resilience; and ranching with wolves. For additional details and registration information, click here. Early bird registration ends on Jan. 17.
Cattle Biosecurity Workshop
March 1, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Sierra Foothill Research & Extension Center, Browns Valley, CA
The University of California, Davis, and UC Davis Veterinary Medicine are hosting a Cattle Biosecurity Workshop on Saturday, March 1 at the Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. The workshop will cover an array of topics including, creating a line of separation, cleaning and disinfecting vehicles and equipment, proper use of personal protective equipment, writing standard operating procedures for personnel and visitors, and much more. To view the flyer with registration instructions click here.
Public Lands Council Legislative Conference
April 8-9, 2025, Washington, D.C.
The Public Lands Council (PLC) Legislative Conference will take place April 8-9, in Washington, D.C. To view a tentative schedule click here. To register, click here.
Industry News
2025 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners Announced National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced the winners of the 2025 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards, sponsored by Cargill, Sam’s Club and Certified Angus Beef. The BQA Awards annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers, and educators that best demonstrate animal care and handling principles as part of day-to-day activities. Grimmius Cattle Company, California was the recipient of the 2025 BQA Feedyard Award.” To continue reading, click here.
What’s the science between cow burps and methane? RFD TV “Farmers and ranchers often find themselves defending the industry, especially when it comes to the environment. Air quality specialists are taking a closer look at the farm and say there is one area that separates cow emissions from the rest.” To continue reading, click here.
A new episode of Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast is out now! What happened in Point Reyes? Why are 11 ranching families leaving early next year? There are many questions you may have about the news that came about a month ago. This story is complex. It can be difficult to track and understand the full picture. To answer some of our questions and share his knowledge of the conflict Kevin Lunny, a rancher who has been in the park his entire life, joins us on this episode. Kevin explains the background of the issue, details the ongoing challenges, and discusses the future opportunities to come for the 11 families who are leaving their Point Reyes ranches behind, as well as the difficulties that could remain in the national park. Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas! To listen, click here.
