Yes, we are in the cattle business - in Argentina, no less. Cattle prices have risen only 1% this year. South of the Rio Plata, the cattle business is worse. Farmers have been getting rid of cattle so they can plant corn, soybeans and wheat.
June 27th, 2008 | Bill Bonner | 4 comments | Continued Our DR Global Editions: 
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