With U.S. beef slaughter down, consumer prices likely to remain high

With U.S. beef slaughter down, consumer prices likely to remain high

American beef cow slaughter fell during the fall quarter by 19 percent from the same period in 2024, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data released in the wake of

Despite historic demand, beef supply remains low, and prices stay high. Here's why.

From weeknight ground beef to special-occasion steaks, consumers continue to see higher prices at the meat case. At its core, the beef market runs on supply and demand like everything else — but when you factor in production cycles, global…