Western Ag Reporter Podcast

NCBA Applauds Senate Vote to Block Paraguayan Beef Imports

March 22, 2024
Western Ag Reporter Podcast
NCBA Applauds Senate Vote to Block Paraguayan Beef Imports
Show Notes

Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Senate for passing a resolution to block Paraguayan beef imports. The resolution comes in response to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that lifted the longstanding ban on Paraguayan beef imports despite the country’s concerning animal health track record. “Thank you to the strong bipartisan group of senators who voted to overturn the harmful decision to allow Paraguay beef imports into the United States,” said NCBA President and Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele. “Our animal health standards are second to none, and we must be vigilant in protecting the U.S....

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