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As feedlots become larger, the โ€˜Big Fourโ€™ expand their market share

Feedlots, where cattle are finished on grain after grazing, are becoming larger. Smaller operations are declining, while the largest feedlots continue to expand their market share, reflecting ongoing consolidation across the beef industry. The U.S. has more than 26,000 feedlots, but just 82 โ€“ those with a capacity of 50,000 cattle and over โ€“ accounted […]

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