- MCPHERSON, KS – Kansas Farmers Union (KFU) is calling on Congress and the Trump administration to implement Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling that would support American farmers and ranchers raising cattle and beef.
- President Trump recently entered into a trade agreement with Argentine President Milei that opened the United States to an additional 80,000 tons of Argentina beef valued at $800 million. Trump has claimed this is an effort to reduce the cost of beef to American consumers.
- “This move will not change the price of beef for consumers at the grocery store,” said KFU President and Pottawatomie County cattleman Donn Teske, “It’s no secret that the U.S. imports cheap, lean beef from other countries, but it comes at a cost. Cattle markets ultimately react negatively, and farmers and ranchers pay the price.”
- “The recent trade agreement with Argentina is simply another attempt at market manipulation for political purposes,” said KFU board member and Brown County cattleman Jack Geiger. “It doesn’t serve the interests of American beef producers or American consumers.”
- Geiger went on to say, “Over the years, Kansas beef producers have had to weather many market cycles. Beef is a major component of our rural economy. Our customers have continued to reward us recently with increased year-on-year demand. Importing more foreign beef under preferential terms, while at the same time denying consumers Country-of-Origin Labeling is unfair to both producers and consumers.”
- Teske added, “KFU calls on Congress to pass and President Trump to sign into law the American Beef Labeling Act and the Country-of-Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2025. We also urge consumers to contact their legislators and demand the right to know where their beef comes from, along with how it is raised and processed.”
- About Kansas Farmers Union – Since 1907, Kansas Farmers Union (KFU) has worked to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life for family farmers and ranchers and their communities. Kansas Farmers Union represents its members, who are engaged in diverse farming and ranching pursuits, through education, legislation, and cooperation.
KFU Calls for Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling in Light of Argentine Beef Import Deal
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