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Beefing up Cattle Research to Meet Climate Demands of Today and Tomorrow

April 23, 2020 William Goldner, Ph.D., Senior Advisor, Renewable Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment, Office of the Chief Scientist

In recent decades, cattle production and ranch profitability have been declining in the desert southwest. Especially during drought conditions, thirsty beef cattle have had to remain close to sources of water (it takes 1,590 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef), greatly reducing the area...

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