(NAFB.com) – National Farmers Union announced its support of the American Beef Labeling Act, which was introduced by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). The legislation will codify mandatory country-of-origin labeling, or MCOOL, for beef sold in the U.S., distinguishing American-produced products in grocery stores. They urge additional co-sponsors to endorse the bill and support its swift passage. “America’s family farmers and ranchers produce the best agricultural products in the world, and consumers have the right to know where their products come from,” says NFU President Rob Larew. Specifically, the ABLA will give American farmers and ranchers more power in production and marketing by including package labeling indicating that their product was born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged entirely in the U.S. This will allow small and mid-sized producers to occupy a larger market share and receive a greater share of the American consumer’s food dollar, creating a more competitive marketplace.