Beef Industry Concerns in 2020
Tuesday Dec 15th, 2020 Beef Industry Concerns in 2020
The USDA is taking actions to address beef industry concerns. There are two things that really effected the industry this year - the coronavirus - and the huge fire at processing facility in Kansas.
USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach recently discussed those concerns.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to address the challenges facing the beef industry. Issues facing the industry were detailed in the Boxed Beef and Fed Cattle Price Spread Investigation Report that was released in July. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach pointed out three areas to improve upon to help producers. Initiatives focusing on risk management education funding, livestock market reporting, and producer training opportunities will be emphasized.