Myths vs. Facts

Myth: Farmers and ranchers leave their cattle to fend for themselves in frigid winter conditions, such as the polar vortex.

The Facts: Winter is tough on all of us - every living thing is struggling to stay w

Myth: Farmers and ranchers leave their cattle to fend for themselves in frigid winter conditions, such as the polar vortex.

The Facts: Winter is tough on all of us - every living thing is struggling to stay warm in the sub-zero temperatures that the polar vortex has caused across the nation. However, there are several steps farmers and ranchers take to ensure the best care possible for their livestock.

We know it’s cold across the country. Read more about how livestock producers take care of their cattle during the winter. (factsaboutbeef.com/2014/01/07/how-are-farmers-and-ranchers-taking-care-of-their-cattle-during-winter-storm-ion/)

The Packer logo (567x120)
Related Stories
A pioneering pilot from the U.S. Food Waste Pact reveals that redirecting farm-level surplus strawberries into commercial kitchens can deliver an 80% revenue boost over juicing channels for growers while offering foodservice operators a 22.4% cost savings.
Go inside the Michigan trial plots where natural breeding transforms ordinary berries into longer-lasting superfruit packed with flavor.
By combining hands-on climate resilience trials with cooperative aggregation strategies, Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus is demonstrating how regional specialty crop producers can scale up to meet commercial buyers’ standards without incurring massive financial risk.
Read Next
As growing numbers of Americans turn to short-term installment loans to offset persistent grocery inflation, forecasting strategist Marieke van der Poel explains how splitting food bills into micro-payments is altering consumer psychology, store inventory and the definition of everyday affordability.
Get Daily News
GET MARKET ALERTS
Get News & Markets App