Fair season in Wisconsin means meat animal auctions are underway to support those kiddos showing at the fair. Just make sure you have a processor lined up for bidding on those animals. DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist Jeff Swenson shares how capacity is looking for meat processors this time of year. Meanwhile, the drought to our south and west is pushing more cattle to market, but since demand is high for beef, producers are seeing level prices. But high input costs tighten margins. At the grocery store, consumers will see high beef prices and may opt for pork or chicken. 

Fair season in Wisconsin means meat animal auctions are underway to support those kiddos showing at the fair. Just make sure you have a processor lined up for bidding on those animals. DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist Jeff Swenson shares how capacity is looking for meat processors this time of year. Meanwhile, the drought to our south and west is pushing more cattle to market, but since demand is high for beef, producers are seeing level prices. But high input costs tighten margins. At the grocery store, consumers will see high beef prices and may opt for pork or chicken.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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