How much damage has the government shutdown done to livestock producers?
A livestock economist lays out his concerns and gives his recommendation as to how to cope with the effects of the shutdown.
It seems there is no end in sight to the government shutdown, which includes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As it continues, the shutdown is starting to have a real impact on agricultural producers. According to Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel, the most concerning thing for cattle producers is the data that is not being collected nor distributed. Peel recently spoke with Ron Hays of the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network.
AUDIO: Profit Matters 1-25-19
