Why have real cattle prices during the past 20 years been low ...

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Why have real cattle prices during the past 20 years been low relative to previous periods since World War II?
 
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Question 2

Give the six factors that determine precipitation effectiveness in terms of forage production for a given area.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Low corn and wheat prices as a result of production increases from the green revolution made it economically feasible to produce high quantities of meat at low cost from confined pigs and chickens and feedlot cattle. In addition, free trade coupled with expanding beef production from developing countries greatly increased global supplies of beef, depressing prices.

Answer to Question 2

Intensity and duration, Distribution, Wind, Temperature, Relative humidity, Form

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