Ranchers criticize ICE raids

In a joint statement on X last week, the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Kansas Livestock Association and Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association criticized ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in their states.

“Sudden workforce disruptions can create immediate animal-welfare, operational, and economic consequences that extend well beyond an individual business,” the groups said. “These ICE operations are having a massive chilling effect on the legal, documented, skilled workers that put beef on the table and keep the cattle supply chain moving. Additionally, these types of disruptions will lead to higher beef prices for consumers.”