Cattle herds may expand for the rest of this decade
The upturn in U.S. cattle numbers “is likely to continue for multiple years,” writes Chris Hurt of Purdue in an analysis of the USDA’s semi-annual Cattle inventory report. As of Jan. 1, cattle numbers are up 1 percent and cow-calf producers are ramping up their breeding stock. “It is common for the beef herd to… » Read More
FERN’s Ag Insider gives you the reporting you need every day to navigate the difficult terrain of food and agriculture policy. Editor Chuck Abbott has been covering this beat for nearly three decades — few journalists have the connections in the halls of power and the understanding of the issues that Chuck does.
Executives and leaders across the political and corporate spectrum consider FERN's Ag Insider an essential read. Get the reporting you need every weekday. Subscribe now to get full access! Don’t miss out.
Features include:
- • In-depth reporting and analysis
- • A roundup of key reporting from a range of sources
- • Articles tagged and viewable by subject
- • A searchable archive of all Ag Insider reporting
- • All this PLUS a newsletter summary in your email inbox every weekday morning.
As low as $6.60 / month
30-day free trial
Subscribe
