A monthly column written for Beef Central by US meat and livestock market commentator Steve Kay, publisher of US Cattle Buyers Weekly
REALITY often tempers optimism in most parts of one’s life. When my newsletter’s website crashed in late January, I hoped a new one would be up and running in about two weeks. It took five weeks and more blood, sweat and tears than I had bargained for.
The year here in the US began with much promise for the beef industry, particularly for cattle producers. Cattle numbers were down and beef demand had remained strong through 2023.
Demand…
