We all know the US is famous for its hamburgers, as much as we all know where beef comes from. So, which state is the most responsible for beef and milk production? Let us tell you right away, Texas can’t be found on Insider Monkey’s list of 10 states with the most cattle per acre? While it’s true this state has the biggest number of cattle in the whole country (you’ll see just how many), its figures aren’t big enough if we’re talking about most cattle per acre.
At the time when some parts of the world are researching the cow methane effect on the ozone layer, no one in America seems pretty upset about it. At least, that’s what we can conclude based on the figures. You’ll see there are millions of cows on our list, and for some more impressive data, go to 10 Largest Cattle Producing States in the US. After all, the US is a land of McDonald’s and hamburgers, isn’t it? If you were to ask anyone in the world to tell you a typical American dish, most of them would first think of a good old hamburger, not an apple pie. Italians have pasta, Germans pride with sausages, and Americans can boast about their excellent hamburgers. And they have more than enough cattle to support the production and growing demand for their national meal
In order to get the scores, the number of acres was divided by the number of cows. However, bear in mind only acres of land were taken into account. You’ll also see how much cattle each country has.
By the way, Florida didn’t make the cut either even though it’s praised for its cattle. Take a look at Insider Monkey’s article about 10 states with the most cattle per acre and see if your state is on it!