From what I have read lately, the corn boom could actually help the beef industry. Since cattle have more than one stomach, they can digest a wide variety of feed stuffs...and mostly grass. Only finishing can be done with corn. On the other hand, chicken and pigs are much more dependant on corn. When consumers are looking for high protein meats that are reasonable priced and taste good, I believe that high corn prices will put beef in a more favorable position compared to chicken and piggys.