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| | By Nevil Speer Iit appears beef producers have indeed reached somewhat of an equilibrium point in terms of cow inventory; growth is occurring, albeit at a very tepid rate. As such, it’s likely we’ll end up with a January 1, 2018, inventory very similar to 2017. ... | Advertisement 2017 Farm Progress Show, Aug. 29-31, Decatur, Illinois. Nation's largest outdoor farm show! 600+ exhibitors - latest ag technology, products, services, field demonstrations… more! |
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| | The August issue of BEEF is hot of the press. Read it online before it even hits your mailbox. | | |
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