War on beef

Jager Robinson
Sep 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021

Dakotafest Cattle Markets — Scott Vanderwal and Brett Kenzy speak to Dakotafest visitors on the status of the cattle markets and how each of their respective groups is approaching advocacy for ranchers.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Jager Robinson

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With momentum from consumer interest over cattle markets in 2020, many livestock producers across the country are asking themselves “can the cattle markets be fixed?”

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