
US Beef Prices Reach Historic Highs Amid Rising Costs
Beef prices in the US have hit record highs due to declining cattle inventory, drought conditions, and trade policy challenges, with prices expected to remain volatile for the next few years.
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Beef prices in the US have hit record highs due to declining cattle inventory, drought conditions, and trade policy challenges, with prices expected to remain volatile for the next few years.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the American beef cattle inventory has hit a record low, with nationwide numbers dropping to the lowest level since the 1970s due to persistent drought, high input costs, and inflation. Ranchers are facing challenges as demand for beef remains strong, but costs have escalated, leading to rising prices for consumers. Farmers in states like Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, California, and Oklahoma have been particularly affected, with feed prices soaring and some having to reduce their herd size.