Texas Farm Bureau says beef market dynamics should be allowed to operate freely 

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening in response to USDA’s “Plan to Fortify the Beef Industry” and speculation that increased beef imports will be pursued by the administration. 

“Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has heard from members across the state expressing concern over potential action from the Trump administration to increase beef imports from Argentina. At a time when the farm and ranch economy is already under severe pressure, such intervention could further strain farmers and ranchers and have unintended consequences. TFB is actively working with leaders in Washington and the administration to ensure the voices of Texas farmers and ranchers are heard.

“While global trade plays a role in supplementing the U.S. beef supply, it must never come at the expense of American farm and ranch families. We urge the administration to focus on cultivating consumer demand for U.S. beef and allow market dynamics to operate freely, especially as ranchers work to rebuild their herds.

“TFB is encouraged by the 'USDA Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry' and appreciates Secretary Rollins and her team for proposing commonsense solutions to reinvigorate the U.S. beef sector. We are pleased with the diverse impact the beef industry plan will have across the U.S. and look forward to working with USDA to implement these priority items.”