Stephanie Walton has published a new commentary in the Financial Times examining the growing systemic risks within the US cattle and beef industry, set against the backdrop of the 22‑year megadrought in the western United States.
In the article, titled “The US cattle industry is eating its own tail,” Walton responds to recent coverage of the prolonged drought that has placed severe strain on ranchers, feed supplies and beef prices. While much reporting has focused on the impacts of climate change on the sector, the commentary highlights a critical gap: the role of beef production itself as a major contributor to the drought conditions undermining the industry.
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