Iowa's cattle herd remains strong
USDA's monthly Cattle on Feed report shows state inventory up, while national herd shrinks.

The U.S. cattle on feed inventory in feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was estimated at 11.1 million head as of July 1, down 2% from the previous year, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

By contrast, Iowa’s inventory in feedlots of 1,000 or more head was 690,000, 6% above the July ...