North American Beef Orgs Stand Together
With California Ag Today, I am Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network.
Leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association along with their Canadian and Mexican counterparts signed a joint statement pledging to work together on a number of issues. The three organizations will continue advocating for greater oversight of emerging lab-grown proteins, protecting cattle from animal diseases, and promoting the sustainability of the cattle industry.
“The signing of this joint statement is an important step that unites cattle producers across North America and around the world to promote and protect efficient cattle production,” says NCBA President Mark Eisele.
The three organizations also signed a letter to the U.S., Mexican, and Canadian governments asking them to re-engage in opening markets for beef exports and provide stronger science-based oversight of beef imports. Unfortunately, according to the NCBA, the three governments have expanded market access for beef imports while providing fewer opportunities for beef exports. They add that continuing this will only put North American cattle producers at a competitive disadvantage.
