Kansas State University’s Meat Demand Monitor tracks U.S. consumer preferences, views, and demand for meat in both retail and food service channels. The survey takes place monthly with over 2,000 respondents.
K-State Economist, Dr. Glynn Tonsor spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on current trends, how 2023 ended, restaurant sales, and current conditions in their state.
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Britt Hilton with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau joined us to discuss current conditions, producer impacts, and the road to recovery following the Ranger Road Fire.
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NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart discussed the legal process behind delisting the prairie chicken, the challenges ranchers faced under the bird’s previous protections, and the benefits of cooperative habitat management for both livestock and wildlife.
Farm Bureau economist Danny Munch explains the importance of timely enrollment, and how the program helps dairy producers safeguard their operations against volatile milk markets.
The Ranger Road Fire is fully contained after burning nearly 300,000 acres. Ranchers face significant cattle and fence losses, with recovery efforts underway.
