The chief economist for the USDA says the cattle industry is still waiting for widespread herd expansion. Seth Meyer says record-high cattle prices are putting many producers in a tough spot. “Talk to some of the cow-calf folks, and yes, those feeders are worth a lot of money,” he says. “But the decision is, do […]
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