France's Skinny Cows - Farmers Face Tough Feed Choices Ahead

Grazing has failed in parts of France to the point where herd condition is visibly deteriorating, and that shortfall lands on farms already working with less maize and wheat availability. Bertrand Oesterle, StoneX VP of Clearing & Execution Sales, recently visited cattle and dairy operations in the country. The choice now in front of those farmers is stark, either buy in feed earlier than a normal season would require, or limit the herd and cull. View Bertand's full report in the related video.