Economist says beef-on-dairy trend could explain variances in USDA cattle placements

In recent months the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report has shown inconsistencies in the number of cattle being placed into feedyards. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says beef on dairy calves are likely a contributing factor. “When animals are coming as day olds from dairy producers, they end up usually going to a […]

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