LAKEWOOD, Colo. — As 2026 nears conclusion, it is worth noting the beef-cattle sector did not get where it is today by coincidence. A myriad of inner-industry adjustments, and corresponding market signals developing over decades, are foundational to the industry’s situation. While understandably tempting, much is lost in simplified statements of the industry’s evolution. Consumer beef demand is core to producer viability and drives the ultimate …
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