Tyler Harris
U.S. LEADER: Iowa has led the nation in commercial red meat production the last two years. Prior to that, Nebraska had that distinction for 23 consecutive years, 1996-2018. From 1977 to 1995, Iowa held the title except in 1986, when Kansas had the top spot. Livestock Outlook: The U.S. beef sector is bouncing back from pandemic disruptions, but soft beef prices had pressured earnings even before the feed cost surge.
Suggested Event
Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
The cattle industry like probably everyone else is more than happy to keep 2020 in the rearview mirror. But emerging data document the resiliency of beef production.