I would work for that. But also needing appreciation and support are conscientious private ranchers who manage their lands with thoughtful stewardship and in ways beneficial to wildlife. To eliminate them from the land could very well eliminate those things we hope to save. A continuing growth in burger sales is highlighted. Soft Drinks 3.75 Fresh Poultry 2.95 Cigaretts 2.88 Cereal 2.16 Beef remains the biggest single item in terms of dollar sales in super markets.
Fresh beef earns a larger share of dallor sales than do fresh poultry, pork and seafood combined.
It's little wonder that we don't find hazardous residues in beef. To put this in perspective , Dr. Gary Cowman of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association points out that a nanogram is equivalent to one second in 32 years. Food editor Joanne Lamb Hayes goes on to provide information on selection and preparation of beef and to suggest recipes for several popular cuts. The supplement, says the Associated Press, is hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against malnutrition in a drought- stricken area. With supplies growing, beef prices have weakened.