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Beef cattle are in a rotational-grazing program at Rush Creek Ranch near Viroqua, Wisconsin. The ranch raises about 7,000 head of cattle. There are about 14,000 beef farms in Wisconsin, according to the Wisconsin Cattleman's Association. About 7,000 dairy farms across the state also contribute to the beef supply chain.Â
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Wisconsin is a major beef-producing state, with an inventory of about 3.5 million head of cattle. The beef industry contributes to Wisconsinâs economy by generating about $1.7 billion in cash receipts for cattle and calves. That's equal to about 15 percent of all Wisconsin agricultural cash receipts, according to the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association.