This should stimulate demand for U.S. cattle and give the U.S. a favored position in the market. It is anticipated that Mexico will need over one million head of cattle over the next three to five years. Many U.S. ranchers appear well positioned to respond. In summary, large meat supplies and high feeding costs, coupled with stagnant consumer demand for beef and increasing packer concentration, have resulted in lower cattle prices at all levels. No part of this publication may be copied or redistributed for commercial purposes.
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