They lack the grace and beauty of a thoroughbred and don't catch the public's eye like a field of burley. They're what's for dinner.
Beef cattle are third behind horses and tobacco as Kentucky's most valuable agricultural product.
So far, so good. Last year was one for Kentucky cattle farmers to forget, as many watched profits dry up along with their ponds. But this year's dry weather hasn't been severe enough to have a drastic impact on the industry. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution, or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the expressed written consent of the Lexington Herald-Leader is prohibited.