Cattle industry needs unity, truth, panelist says

Melisa Goss
Feb 10, 2022
Feb 10, 2022 Updated Feb 15, 2022

Angus cattle — Industry experts and policymakers spoke on the need for unity in the cattle industry at an event at the 2022 Black Hills Stock Show.
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“I don't think there's ever been a time in the history of the cattle industry with a greater need for unity,” Dr. Gary Sides said. “Modern ag in a cancel culture.”

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Melisa Goss, Associate Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Sioux Falls with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.