R-CALF USA Asks Attorney General Barr to Block Merger Between National Beef Packing Co. and Iowa Premium

April 2, 2019 R-CALF USA

R-CALF USA sent a formal request to U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr urging him to block the proposed acquisition of Iowa beef packer Iowa Premium by National Beef Packing Company (National Beef), which is now majority owned by Brazilian-based Marfrig Global Foods (Marfrig).