U.S. Beef Cattle Herd Smallest Since 1951
The Texas beef cattle herd may be on the path to recovery after reaching its lowest numbers in a decade, say experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Rebuilding the herd will depend largely on weather conditions, particularly rainfall and soil moisture to support forage production. Recent rains have improved soil moisture indexes, fueling optimism among producers and leading to spikes in calf prices at local cattle markets.
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