County-level maps of cattle feeding operations in the U.S. (IMAGE)

University of Michigan

County-level maps of cattle feeding operations in the U.S.

Caption

Research from the University of Michigan has revealed the location and extent of more than 15,000 hog and cattle feeding operations in the United States. This map shows how much area cattle feeding operations occupy in each county. These operations occupy an area equivalent to nearly 400,000 football fields nationwide. 

Credit

S. Chamanara et al. Commun. Earth & Environ. 2025 DOI: 10.1038/s43247-025-02520-w

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