An Analysis of Perceived Important Challenges Currently Facing the U.S. Grass-fed Beef Industry

A survey was conducted to determine U.S. grass-fed beef producer perceptions of important challenges facing the industry. The most important challenges facing grass-fed beef producers were shortage of processors, lack of a clear marketing system, pasture management problems, and the long period of time required to get animals to the desired market weight. Key words: Grass-fed beef, grain-fed beef, challenge, industry

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Year of publication:	2015
Authors:	Sitienei, Isaac ; Gillespie, Jeffrey ; Scaglia, Guillermo
Institutions:	Southern Agricultural Economics Association - SAEA
Subject:	Farm Management \| Livestock Production/Industries \| Production Economics

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	2015 Annual Meeting, January 31-February 3, 2015, Atlanta, Georgia.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series 2015 Annual Meeting, January 31-February 3, 2015, Atlanta, Georgia Number 196705
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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