Argentina's beef industry struggles to find its place amid economic and political instability. If Argentina isn't the carnivore capital of the world, it's certainly the closest thing to being heaven on Earth for beef eaters. Per capita beef consumption in Argentina is among the highest in the world - and nearly double that of the U.S. Almost every meal includes at least two, if not three or four, servings of beef. This passion for beef defines the persona of the country. There's no question the cattle industry is a mainstay of Argentina's culture and economy. Still, Argentina's beef industry continues to struggle in an economic and political landscape that's far from secure. Argentine cattle producers are typically forced to deal with a poor infrastructure, extremely tight credit and competition from within. "The unpredictable nature of the Argentine economy has been a constant concern among Argentine cattle producers," says Lewis Hagen, Bozeman, MT, president of Montana Genetics International In
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