Total commercial beef production in 2021 was raised to 27.832 billion pounds from last month on anticipated heavier carcass weights and higher cow slaughter.

Change is always around us in the beef industry, and 2021 had its share of turns, dips and uphill climbs. Transition in the nation’s capital, heat in the West, growth in beef demand worldwide and more dollars out of consumers’ wallets – these were just a few of the biggest news items from the past year.

Which issues surrounding the beef industry are you most concerned about?

Take a look back at the articles that captured the most online attention from readers of Progressive Cattle.