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Farm News: Where's The Beef? In WisconsincommentsPosted: 02.01.2011
With increased attention from consumers on just how much beef fast food retailers actually put in their burgers – maybe you’ll feel better knowing Wisconsin’s got plenty!
Farmers in Wisconsin had 3.45 million head of cattle and calves on their farms as of January 1, 2011, an increase of
50,000 head from 2010. Wisconsin maintained its ninth place
ranking in the nation for inventory of cattle and calves.
Milk cow inventory continued to expand for the sixth year in a row as it increased 5,000 head to 1.27 million head on January 1.
Wisconsin once again ranked second in number of milk cows,
behind California.
Wisconsin’s beef herd increased as farmers had 265,000 beef
cows on hand, up 5,000 head from last year. Beef replacement
heifers also increased 5,000 head to 65,000 head. Steers
weighing 500 pounds or more totaled 370,000 head, 10,000
above the previous year. Cattle on feed also increased 10,000
head, to 250,000. Calves under 500 pounds totaled 700,000
head, equal to the previous year.
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