Making for better cattle markets

Jager Robinson
Jan 12, 2021
Jan 12, 2021 Updated Jul 19, 2021

Martey Stewart cattle — Martey Stewart checks cattle at is Dixon, Neb., farm in the spring of 2019. Stewart lead a Nebraska Cattle Markets Task Force over the last year, making recommendations for creating a fair market.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

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Reach Reporter Jager Robinson at 605-335-7300, email jager.robinson@lee.net or follow on Twitter @Jager_Robinson.