A central Illinois cattle producer has come concerns over the current price of beef. Chase Brown, who raises cattle in Macon County, says he’s worried about sustainability. “A whole beef can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $3,000.” He says, “Then with the processing on that, you know that’s a big outlay of cash for a […]
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