Beef prices show stability at high levels

Benjamin Herrold
Aug 9, 2023
Aug 9, 2023

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Boxed beef prices have been fairly stable for the last few months, which University of Tennessee ag economist Andrew Griffith said is a positive sign for the beef cattle industry.

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