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Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Beef prices in the U.S. have risen nearly 12% year-over-year due to drought, shrinking herds, tariffs, and a parasite affecting Mexican cattle, economists say.
- As of January 1, 2025, the U.S. cattle herd numbered 86.7 million, the lowest since 1951 and down 8% from 2019.
- A three-year drought beginning in 2020, high feed costs, and a flesh-eating pest outbreak in Mexico led to lower cattle supplies.
- Officials cut off all cattle imports from Mexico last year, removing about 4% of U.S. slaughter cattle supply amid rising tariffs and continued supply pressures.
- Recent data shows cattle selling for over $230 per hundredweight, ground beef prices up nearly 12% to $6.12 per pound, and uncooked steak prices rising 8% to $11.49 per pound.
- Strong demand, improved breeding efficiency, and ongoing supply constraints are likely to keep beef prices elevated despite seasonal declines and tariff uncertainties.
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Poultry, roulades and minced beef have been noticeably more expensive since last year. This is a trend that continues. Experts have identified several causes for the rise in prices.
If you want to grill at the weekend, you have to go deep into your pocket. Prices for grilled meat have risen massively since the beginning of July. Because many farmers get out of cattle and pig farming, the increase is likely to continue.
Chicago Tribune
The Virgin Islands Daily NewsTime to go vegetarian? Cost of chicken and ground beef hit record highs.
If you’ve ever considered going vegetarian, now might be the time to make the jump to a meat-free diet. Chicken and ground beef notched record-breaking prices in June, continuing their climb as feed and production costs rise along with demand. But while the cost of chicken has increased more steadily, beef prices have surged rapidly, jumping nearly 14% year-over-year, according to the latest data from the consumer price index. Still, sticker sho…
El Tiempo Latino
elplaneta.comIn the middle of the summer and with the grills red hot, it is no surprise that the prices of burgers and steaks are skyrocketing.According to the original report, the average price of a pound of ground meat in June rose to $6.12, an increase of almost 12% over the previous year.The steaks are also not left behind, with an increase of 8% reaching $11.49 per pound.But what is behind this price escalation?Let's get to the point.The size of the her…
Exploring the impact of rising beef prices in Connecticut
Steaks and hamburger patties are already expensive, but now the price of beef is reaching record highs. Ground beef is up nearly 12% from a year ago and there’s a few factors that could be playing into the spike. “They definitely have shot up, but I think they’re still pretty affordable,” Aaron Lentini, of Newington, said. Beef is a priority...
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