- Trump conducts military efforts in Iran, while Grassley supports limiting the danger, impacting gas prices in Iowa.
- Trump's rhetoric is driving Iowa farmers away amid global tensions related to the Iran conflict.
- Policies and tariffs are negatively impacting farmers across Iowa, Kansas, and Louisiana.
- Hard-line policies and the risk of midterm elections are driving specific policy shifts and operational activities involving ICE in Kansas.
ICE raids in Kansas linked to rising beef prices, says Texas Agriculture Commissioner
What happened
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller stated that recent ICE raids in Kansas caused beef prices to increase. Miller noted that ICE raided three packing plants in Kansas, which led to cattle backing up and ranchers receiving $3-$500 less per head for their beef. He also referenced Donald Trump's past policy of cracking down on illegals, which previously impacted dairies.
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Why it matters
The raids caused a supply disruption by shutting down packing plants in Kansas. This reduced revenue for ranchers and is driving up the price of beef for consumers.
Hard-line policies and the risk of midterm elections are driving specific policy shifts and operational activities involving ICE in Kansas. Policies and tariffs are negatively impacting farmers across Iowa, Kansas, and Louisiana.
From breitbart.com
Who's involved
- Sid MillerTexas Agriculture Commissioner who commented on the impact of the raids.
- KansasState where ICE raids shut down three packing plants.
- Donald TrumpPolitician whose past policies regarding crackdowns were cited by Sid Miller.
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.
- KansasSpeculative
Cattle prices could fall, and consumer prices might rise due to the packing plant shutdowns.
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Sid Miller
Texas lobbyist, educator, businessman, rodeo performer, and politician