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Missouri Cattle Producers Slash Herds Amid Worsening Drought (flatlandkc.org)
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The worsening drought in Missouri is forcing livestock producers to sell off their cattle herds, decisions that will be felt at the supermarket cash register.

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[–] Drusas@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

To be fair, beef should be more expensive. It's terrible for the environment, is partially sustained by welfare (corn-fed cattle), and the only way to lower demand is to increase prices.