Cattle numbers for the national beef herd were released in January and the report revealed that we have the most cows in the U.S. since 2009. Heifers are still being retained, and that means the herd will continue to grow. More cows mean more calves, which will drive supplies up as those calves head to market. But will this growing supply be consumed just as fast by an increase in demand? David Anderson, professor and Texas A&M Agrilife Extension economist, discusses meat prices and consumer confidence in this KBTX-TV From the Ground Up report. Read more…