Last updated 8:54AM ET
February 13, 2012
Regional
Regional
Beef Cattle Producers Debate Proposed Federal Rule
Grace Hood (2010-09-02)
PURCELL, CO (KUNC) - Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack traveled to Fort Collins to underscore what he says is a startling statistic. Over the past three decades, the U.S. has lost almost 40 percent of its cattle farms. Many in the industry agree the decline is concerning. But as KUNC's Grace Hood reports a new proposed federal rule is bringing out differing opinions on how to reverse the trend--and preserve this rural way of life.

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