Region × species fit
Beef Cattle breeds for the Mid-Atlantic South.
Humid subtropical with mild winters and long, warm summers. Coastal Plain soils are sandy; Piedmont soils are clay-heavy; mountain soils are shallow and stony. Below are beef cattle breeds rated for fit in this region.
- 4 states
- 195-day season
- 40–48" rain/yr
Breed fit ratings
Angus (Black)
good fitAngus is the consumer-recognized direct-marketing breed; the Mid-Atlantic South has strong farm-direct demand from Mid-Atlantic urban centers (DC, Baltimore, Richmond).
Forage: good · Climate: Hot, humid Coastal Plain summers stress Angus more than Continental Mid-Atlantic…
direct marketing
Dexter
excellent fitSame homestead fit as further north; Mid-Atlantic South small-acreage farms suit Dexter's scale exactly.
Forage: excellent · Climate: Heat tolerance is acceptable for the region; better fit than continental dairy b…
homestead small farm