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Low cattle numbers raise fears of another beef packing plant shutdown

The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its lowest level in more than 75 years, and some industry experts warn that another major beef packing plant could shut down as a result. Years of persistent drought have degraded pasture conditions across much of the country, leaving many ranchers with no choice but to sell more […]

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