Carrie Stadheim

2 weeks ago | thefencepost.com | Carrie Stadheim

Many cattle feeders are likely qualified to file claims to share in the JBS class action settlement in the anti-trust case against the “Big 4” packers. R-CALF USA, a plaintiff in the case, urges eligible feeders to submit claims in order to be included in the payout from the JBS $83.5 million settlement. The settlement website, http://www.CattleAntitrustSettlement.com, informs both cattle feeders and futures traders of the details of the settlement.

2 weeks ago | thefencepost.com | Carrie Stadheim

The Nebraska legislature amended the feedlot brand bill again on May 21, 2025, and this might not be the final change. Although it was rumored that the contentious bill might not be brought up again with the legislative session nearing the end, it was in fact scheduled for floor debate May 21, 2025. A new, unexpected amendment was offered and passed by a voice vote. Sen. Teresa Ibach of Dawson County said LB 646, the feedlot brand bill, is her priority bill this year.

2 weeks ago | tsln.com | Carrie Stadheim

Many cattle feeders are likely qualified to file claims to share in the JBS class action settlement in the anti-trust case against the “Big 4” packers. R-CALF USA, a plaintiff in the case, urges eligible feeders to submit claims in order to be included in the payout from the JBS $83.5 million settlement. The settlement website, http://www.CattleAntitrustSettlement.com, informs both cattle feeders and futures traders of the details of the settlement.

2 weeks ago | tsln.com | Carrie Stadheim

The House early today passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that extends current tax breaks and adds more while making a $294 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and adding $60 billion for farm-related programs.

3 weeks ago | tsln.com | Carrie Stadheim

After hours of heated debate, the Iowa Senate passed a bill to protect landowners from carbon pipelines that might seek to condemn private property through eminent domain. Eminent domain is a procedure that allows the government to “condemn” or take property for a public project such as a road or public water project, if the landowner doesn’t choose to comply with voluntary easement offers. Under eminent domain, the landowner is paid “fair market value” based on the court’s determination.