Cattlemen’s leader enjoys meeting producers

Benjamin Herrold
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025

Missouri Cattlemen’s Association president Jeff Reed raises cattle with family in Wayne County. He says it is an interesting time in the cattle industry right now.
Photo courtesy Jeff Reed

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On a late April day, Jeff Reed was making some repairs on his farm after heavy rains had done some damage to fences and water gaps.

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