Strong beef demand and a reduced cattle supply have provided support for cattle prices. University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith says even though there will be some volatility, he expects prices to keep contact with this range for the near-term.
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Strong demand, low supply supports beef
Even if producers start retaining heifers, any growth in the beef industry won’t be visible until 2026, says Derrell Peel, Extension ag economist with Oklahoma State University.





