Less suppl, more demand.

That seems to be the reality of the beef industry right now.

The driving factors are complex including drought conditions, shifts in temperatures and precipitation, higher costs of raising and feeding cattle, the health of the cattle including disease and pest issues, and the steady customer demand of beef for it’s taste despite escalating prices.

Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average ground beef climbed to a record of $6.34 per pound in July and uncooked beef steaks were listed at a record high of $11.88 per pound. Compared to a year earlier, it was $5.62 and $10.86.

“The majority of the beef on the shelves for consumers to buy is imported from other countries which is part of the reason for the prices and sometimes short supply. The U.S. is the lar

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