“US beef cow inventory increased 2.8 million head in four years, and an additional 200,000-400,000 head are expected to be added to the herd over the next few years.”
– CattleFax, Feb. 2, 2018
That’s how National Geographic described the Netherlands in a September 2017 article highlighting the nation’s agriculture and food prowess.
Holland’s agricultural strength — including world-leading science, engineering and innovation — is nothing new.
“On July 1, Canadian farmers had 13.0 million cattle on their farms, up 0.1% from July 1, 2016. Inventories were 23.3% below their peak level recorded in July 2005.”
“Ranchers on Monday sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture, seeking to force meat to again be labeled if it’s produced in other countries and imported to the United States.”
– The Canadian press, June 19, 2017