National Ag News

Some U.S. lawmakers and farm groups are calling for a ban on imports of Brazilian beef in light of that country’s meatpacking scandal.

Montana Senator Jon Tester has introduced a bill banning Brazilian beef imports until the USDA can investigate the allegations.

Nebraska Farmers Union president John Hansen agrees. Hansen tells Brownfield the U.S. should follow the lead of several other countries that have stopped importing Brazilian beef.

“It seems like if we’re going to protect U.S.

Continue reading Brazil’s meat scandal fuels calls for U.S. import ban at Brownfield Ag News.