ICE Actions Disrupting Beefpacking Operations and Agricultural Supply Chains in Kansas
- Reports
- 3
- Developments
- 1
- Repetition
- 67%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
Increased actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are reportedly causing significant disruptions to beefpacking operations in Kansas, an area housing many major processors. According to a joint statement from rancher industry groups, these ICE activities are affecting the supply chain from beef processors to feed and grain companies. The groups noted that the disruptions are having a 'massive chilling effect' on the skilled, documented workers essential to the cattle supply chain.
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Why it matters
The U.S. meat industry relies heavily on immigrant labor, noting that 45% of meatpacking workers were foreign-born at the start of the pandemic. These ICE operations are occurring while the U.S. is already dealing with tight beef supplies, which has driven consumer prices to record highs.
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Who's involved
- CargillMajor competitor in the U.S. beef market facing joint regulatory scrutiny.
- JBSDominant rival in the global beef processing industry.
- Tyson FoodsFood manufacturing company in the consolidated U.S. beef market.
- JBS USAU.S. subsidiary of a major beef and pork processing conglomerate.
- agricultureCultivation of plants and animals providing products for the food supply chain.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- JBSSpeculative
JBS could experience shared industry exposure to labor shortages and supply chain chokepoints.
- Tyson FoodsSpeculative
Tyson Foods could face shared industry exposure to labor shortages and supply chain chokepoints.
- JBS USASpeculative
JBS USA could face shared industry exposure to labor shortages and supply chain chokepoints.