
Polansek explained that, “Annual records of the herd size as of Jan. “It was the smallest herd for that date since the government began keeping the records 52 years ago and reflected a fifth year of declining beef cow numbers.” USDA- National Agricultural Statistics Service (July 21, 2023). Agricultural Statistics Board Briefing, by Travis Averill, Chief Livestock Branch. Department of Agriculture said in a biannual report. “There were 29.4 million beef cows as of July 1, down 2.6% from a year earlier, the U.S.

farmers are raising the fewest beef cows since at least 1971, government data released on Friday showed as drought conditions whittled herds, likely boosting costs for meatpackers that slaughter the animals into steak and hamburgers. Reuters writer Tom Polansek reported on Friday that, “ U.S. Illinois Farmland Leasing & Rental Forms.Illinois Crop Budgets & Historic Returns.Farmland Leasing Facts Sheets & Pricing Information.Illinois Soil Productivity & Yield Utilities.Biomass Crop Budget Tool – Miscanthus & Switchgrass.Appraisal of Current Financial Position.Balance Sheet & Historical Financial Statements.Post Application Coverage Endorsement Tool (Sheet).
