![]() ![]() He says the fight comes down to control, a tug-of-war between the two groups, with packers clearly winning. The meatpackers are those who kill the animals. The producers are the ranchers and big feedlot owners. Leonard describes the battle for survival within the beef industry, dividing it into two groups. He described the rise of the Tyson company, creating a vertically integrated system where the company controls each part of the process, from the eggs, to the chickens to the chicken McNuggets. ![]() The author pulled me in with detailed information. The 319-page publication outlines many behind-the-scenes wheelings and dealings that go on in the nation’s meat business.Īs I read the book, I was skeptical. Many are worried that the proposed merger will hurt consumers, farmers and ranchers alike.Īccording to a recent report, South Dakota’s livestock industry provides more than 29,000 jobs and contributes $7.3 billion to the state’s economy.Įarlier this year, a book called “The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America’s Food Business” by Christopher Leonard was sent to me for review. has some concerned about future consequences. Tyson Foods Inc.’s pending $7.7 billion takeover of Hillshire Brands Co. In agriculture, producers have learned to be prepped for those unexpected events that may impact the bottom line. Lush hay crops mixed with low corn prices are a great combination for cattle in this state. As cattle prices are at all-time highs, those in the livestock industry are concentrating on putting pounds on animals. ![]()
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