Beef Herd Contraction or Growth?

Dan September 26, 2018 Cattle

The latest USDA report on cattle feedlot activity had larger than expected placements into feedlots. Gary Crawford has a story looking to answer the question, is that a first sign of a herd liquidation phase about to begin?

Beef Herd Contraction or Growth?

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Beef Herd Contraction or Growth?

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