Fort Worth, Texas (November 11, 2025) — Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association President Carl Ray Polk Jr. today released the following statement after President Donald Trump asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the meat-packing industry over concerns about beef prices:

“Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association appreciates President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) giving renewed attention to longstanding concerns of cattle ranchers by initiating an investigation into the nation’s largest meat‑packing firms. This action will result in more transparency in a highly concentrated sector of the beef supply chain.”

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 148-year-old trade association and is the largest and oldest livestock organization based in Texas. TSCRA has more than 28,000 individuals and businesses as members that contribute to the production of beef and stewardship of natural resources throughout the Southwest. For more news releases and information, visit tscra.org.