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Mel Croad discusses the potential slowdown in America's beef consumption and its impact on pricing.

AgriHQ senior analyst Mel Croad joins the show to discuss red meat pricing, noting that America’s voracious appetite for beef appears to be diminishing a little. While it won’t see prices fall off a cliff, it is definitely something to keep an eye on.

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