Groups make cattle market investigation, funds for farmers ‘top priority’

Janelle Atyeo
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020

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The U.S. beef industry is set to lose $13.6 billion as a result of COVID-19, according to estimates from a study released April 15.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.