Cattle

Cattle are a vastly important part of United States agriculture. In 2012, cattle sales contributed to over $76 billion to the US economy. On a global scale, the market value of meat is expected to rise to over $1 trillion dollars by 2022. The US alone boasts a current cattle population nearing 95 million! The cattle industry is a significant part of the US food chain, economy, and is a staple industry in many towns.