Demand for beef remains strong despite challenges
One segment of the local agricultural community that isn’t struggling for a market is the beef industry. Unlike grape farmers, who are dealing with Refresco canceling local grape contracts, farmers who are raising beef cattle are still seeing strong consumer demand and price increases in the market. Southwestern New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team Livestock Specialist and Team Leader with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Amy Barkley, said nationally, consumer demand for beef remains strong, even considering price increases. “According to the USDA, this is primarily a ...
