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The anger and frustration of some cattlemen has turned to accusations and proposals for change that will have long-term implications and unintended consequences for the cattle and beef industry.

“We need more small plants!”—-The tiny violin solo of the beef industry. To start: there are 853ish USDA beef kill plants in the US, the big four run 27 of them.

Remote sensing and data analytics are on the horizon.

R-CALF USA has asked President Trump and House and Senate leaders to conduct a review the beef supply chain and consider “whether a physical and geographical restructuring of the meatpacking industry is required.”

Most pharmaceutical labels recommend storing products at a temperature between 35 degrees and 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Early week fed cattle sales were steady at $95 to $100 per cwt., and $150 dressed. Friday, however, saw one major jump in and buy a few thousand cattle at $105, $5 higher than last week.

Making certain your cows, heifers, and bulls are receiving the minerals that they require is one of the chores that can be easily overlooked during the busy summer season.

Consumers first saw beef supply disruptions in March when the shutdown of food service shifted demand to the retail grocery side where supply chain bottlenecks and a surge in demand resulted in temporary shortages.

Light cash trade continued with a wide price range. Two of the major packers were active in the market, with one actively making an effort to support prices.

A Missouri man accused of murdering two Wisconsin brothers last year is seeking a new judge and a change of venue for his trial.