Producers are calling for immediate action to protect their livelihoods as the industry continues to investigate imported lamb.
The American Sheep Industry Association says a surge in imported lamb undermines fair competition. The industry is urging sheep producers to contact their Senators and voice support for a Section 201 trade investigation.
Lawmakers must sign a “Dear Colleague” letter by tomorrow.
The effort is being led by Congressman Doug LaMalfa, Chair of the Western Caucus.
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“Now, we don’t know if income is dependent on a trade issue, and extra payment or disaster... or any number of things that we used to not have as high on the list of potential problems.”
“We raise one-third of the total U.S. pigs raised here come from Iowa. So, one out of every three pigs is raised right here in Iowa.”
