“Our population has almost doubled since 1962.”
It has indeed. Beef prices are about to rise tremendously. With the increase in petroleum products causing expenses to rise for farmers, many had to reduce their herds. It will take years for those herds to be rebuilt. Plus, many beef farmers have gone out of business altogether.
Get use to the meals of grasshoppers and mealworms.
Asian Longhorned Tick has spread to a Dozen States, killing Cattle Along the Way
Wed March 08, 2023
https://www.cattlerange.com/articles/2023/03/asian-longhorned-tick-has-spread-to-a-dozen-states-killing-cattle-along-the-way/
Dropping like flies