Demand For Meat Remains Strong Despite Rising Prices

Despite rising price points for meat and poultry, animal protein demand is expected to remain strong in the new year. The combination of higher revenues and falling feed prices is boosting producer optimism. CoBank Animal Protein Economist Brian Earnest joins us for an analysis of the market, including consumer demand for beef, chicken, and poultry, and the overall sentiment in the animal protein sector.

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