This prairie populism comes amid three boom years for cattle producers.

But most cattle producers are not big on theoretical economics.

AI may also be used in conjunction with embryo transfer to allow cattle producers to add new breeding to their herds.

Cuero is considered to be one of the top cattle producers and shippers in Texas.

Ultimately, this results in reduced costs for cattle producers, and for consumers.

The packing companies, he said, have seen their profits squeezed at a time when cattle producers are making a lot of money.

Washington has argued that the hormones, widely used by American cattle producers, are safe if used in correct doses.

Since Oct. 1, 1986, cattle producers have paid a dollar into the check-off fund every time an animal is sold.

But it was not in time for many cattle producers, who have had to reduce herds.

The tensions are particularly high these days among cattle producers because more than half are expected to lose money this year or just break even.