Thomas Massie’s PRIME Act Aims at High Grocery Prices, But Cattle Herds and Global Shocks Stand in the Way

Record beef prices are minting fortunes for ranchers—but straining the American farmers who fatten their cattle

“Pretty much everybody above [cow-calf producers] is a margin operation,” one economist said. “And most of those margins are under some sort of adverse pressure.”

Thomas Massie’s PRIME Act Aims at High Grocery Prices, But Cattle Herds and Global Shocks Stand in the Way

Sticker shock at the supermarket checkout has become routine for American families. Beef prices climbed sharply over recent years. Many swapped steaks for cheaper cuts. Some gave up on beef entirely. Rep. Thomas Massie thinks he has part of the answer. “Groceries are too high!” the Kentucky Republican posted on X on Aug. 4, replying to commentator Matt Walsh. “The bill I’ve spent the most effort on since I’ve been in office is the PRIME Act… to …

POLITICS: Record Beef Prices Demand Action, US Herd At 75-Year Low – The Beltway Report

This article breaks down why American beef prices are at historic highs, what drove the shock, how long the shortage will likely last, and practical steps households can take now to blunt the impact. It lays out the key numbers, the biological limits behind cattle production, the additional pressures squeezing supply, and a realistic set of preparedness moves from low-cost to higher-commitment. Read on for a clear picture of the situation and se…

Record Beef Prices Demand Action, US Herd At 75-Year Low

This article breaks down why American beef prices are at historic highs, what drove the shock, how long the shortage will likely last, and practical steps households can take now to blunt the impact. It lays out the key numbers, the biological limits behind cattle production, the additional pressures squeezing supply, and a realistic set of preparedness moves from low-cost to higher-commitment. Read on for a clear picture of the situation and se…

The Beef Problem: It’s Time to Stock Up for the Long-Term

Walk into any grocery store in America right now and you’ll see it before you reach the meat case. Beef prices aren’t just high — they’re historic. And unlike most price spikes, this one isn’t going away next quarter, next year, or even the year after that. This is not inflation. This is biology. And...