Poll: Cattle prices the biggest COVID-19 concern for producers

April 20, 2020

The U.S. beef industry is not immune to the impacts of COVID-19. Progressive Cattle recently asked producers, "What is the most concerning aspect of COVID-19's affect on your ranch or feedlot?"

The vast majority (73.4%) said lower cattle prices were their main concern.

More than 17% indicated that disruptions in the supply chain is their biggest concern.

The rest of the respondents said social distancing restrictions and a labor shortage are a bigger problem, at 3.5% and 0.6%, respectively.

What is the most concerning aspect of COVID-19's affect on your ranch or feedlot?

Lower cattle prices: 73.4%
Disruptions in the supply chain: 17.2%
Social distancing restrictions: 3.5%
Labor shortage: 0.6%

KEYWORDS COVID-19 fed cattle prices

TOPICS Progressive Cattle Cattle News Polls

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