Reply #26: Don't know if this is part of the picture, but there's some [View All]

[pinto]

resistance among US beef producers with implementing a new digital brand to track beef from field to market. Gripes about the added cost. Last I heard it was being discussed, and resisted, as a federal standard. The world markets (importers) feel this would facilitate our exports, since it provides some reassurance about the history of the beef prior to marketing. I live in historically ranching country, mainly small operations. While there's some grumbling, it seems that most local ranchers realize this is what it takes to stay viable in the world market.

Methinks Bushco may very well have drawn another pointless "line in the sand" in this negotiation...