In a previous article, I highlighted that China's demand for beef is breaking records and imports have increased to...
China’s imports of U.S. Beef continue to increase. But how does the U.S. compare to other competing countries?
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Andrew
Muhammad
Professor and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
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