USDA recently instituted a Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program at the urging of the beef industry. The goal is to provide more transparent information for producers to understand price trends in local markets. Jennifer Carrico, Wallaces Farmer, talked with two beef industry representatives during the 2023 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Convention in New Orleans to get their take on the issue.
First, she connects with Brad Kooima representing the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. He shares his insight on that topic as well as a resolution he supported to ensure that…
