Beef, Real Food for Real People: An Industrial Analysis of the Beef Industry

摘要

The beef cattle industry is a key segment of agribusiness, which includes modernfarming, food processing, and the industries that support them. As the largest segment of the food business, the red-meat industry accounted for 18.5% or $66.9 billion of food shipments in 1991. This paper will look at the structure, conduct and performance of the beef cattle industry. The paper also will: evaluate the industry in relation to national security and defense; identify scientific, technological and manufacturing trends affecting the industry; analyze the impact on the industry of our trade policies and international trade and competition; recommend ways to improve the industry; and list issues for future consideration.