Campground Cattle
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Certified Hereford Beef program sales increased 24% in 2003 despite higher wholesale beef prices and the start up of two new packers. Boxed beef sales totaled 34.7 million pounds, averaging 200 pounds sold per certified carcass and in the absence of a ground beef program. Program packers identified a total of 284,981 program eligible, white faced cattle harvested in their facilities. Of these, 173,470 carcasses were selected and Certified for the program and increase of 75% over the prior year.
It's about time.
It's about time.