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Dittmer’s Take: The latest in Washington
The whole idea of the free market is that Americans have the liberty to…
Jul 17, 2026 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist
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Dittmer’s Take: Deal with EU expected mid-June
After nine months, the EU seems ready to approve a new trade deal with…
Jun 12, 2026 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist
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Dittmer’s Take: The antitrust fallacy
Let’s examine what harm would come to both the beef industry and consumers from…
May 14, 2026 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist
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Dittmer’s Take: Spring tempests
Politicians, consumers and Wall Street denizens are all focused on the economy for many…
Apr 17, 2026 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist
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Dittmer’s Take: More beef for more money
For many years before the checkoff, the beef industry had, year after year, sold…
Mar 13, 2026 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist
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Dittmer’s Take: CattleCon updates cattle industry
International trade was a major topic at this year’s CattleCon (9,500-plus in attendance), with…
Feb 13, 2026 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist