The beef industry is facing challenging times with high demand and low supply — increases in price and a reduction in cattle inventory. The future though might also be challenging with a need to stay relevant but still evolve with consumer demand and money-conscious or streamlined pricing as well as maintaining supply.

The biggest factor for keeping the beef industry progressive though could lie in the usage of technology.

“There are many things technology is helping the beef industry do,” said Greg Stuefen, a local cattlemens/cow calf producer.

“From feeds and minerals that help the cattle grow…to the crops being raised to feed the cattle. In 2000, the average corn yield was 137 bushels per acre verses 2024 179 bushels per acre. And that’s just the corn. Among many other crops that are

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