It's Officially Beef Month In Iowa

Gov. Terry Branstad has officially proclaimed May as Beef Month in Iowa.

For many of us, every month is a time to partake of a food that ranks high on the list of culinary favorites.

It's no secret that Americans have a love affair with beef. That's been true for generations and the demand for this tasty and healthy product is on the rise – up about 15 percent in the last decade.

The passion for beef is widely shared in the Hawkeye State. It is the beef industry's vital role in the state's economy, however, that warrants special recognition.

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