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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
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Dittmer’s Take: Where we’ve been and good news
The revised, “upside down” food pyramid recently released by the Department of Health and…
Jan 16, 2026 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist
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Dittmer’s Take: So how is the economy doing?
Growth—which is good for business and the economy—is going well, with the last couple…
Dec 12, 2025 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist
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Dittmer’s Take: American cattlemen must face facts
Americans love ground beef. It’s been our budget, versatile and convenient cut—our secret weapon.
Nov 14, 2025 · By Steve Dittmer, WLJ columnist