Secretary of Ag, Brooke Rollins visits the State Fair
Sep 08, 2026

Cattle prices, beef supplies and how to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd were all part of the conversation as Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the Nebraska State Fair. The administration says additional imports could help ease beef prices for consumers while cattle producers are watching closely what that could mean for their market.




Secretary of Ag, Brooke Rollins visits the State Fair

Secretary of Ag, Brooke Rollins visits the State Fair

Cattle prices, beef supplies and how to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd were all part of the conversation as Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the Nebraska State Fair. The administration says additional imports could help ease beef prices for consumers while cattle producers are watching closely ... More
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