beef prices
Coverage of beef prices in the Nexus archive.
- Award-winning Pflugerville BBQ spot closing its doors due to high beef prices
An award-winning barbecue restaurant in Pflugerville is closing due to rising beef prices. The business cited high beef costs as a key factor in its decision to shut down.
- U.S. to resume limited Mexican cattle imports as beef supplies tighten
The U.S. will resume limited Mexican cattle imports on August 24 after over a year of closure due to New World screwworm concerns. This decision follows tight cattle supplies causing record-high beef prices.
- Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
Americans are changing grocery shopping habits due to a 50-year high in food price increases. Grocery prices for home-cooked meals have risen 33% since 2019, with beef prices up 79%. Consumers like Apral Jack in Massachusetts and Ada Torres in Texas are using coupons, store brands, and reducing meat purchases to cope.
- Is Texas barbecue bigger than brisket?
Texas Monthly's Daniel Vaughn explores how pitmasters can address challenges posed by rising beef prices. The article focuses on strategies to mitigate the impact of increasing costs on barbecue businesses.
- Trump calls Walmart ‘patriotic’ for cutting beef prices — in a stark change of tune
Trump praised Walmart as 'patriotic' for reducing beef prices, marking a shift from his previous criticism of the company's response to tariffs.
- STEVE FORBES: Chuck Schumer has a beef with beef, but doesn’t even know how to grill it
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faces criticism for proposing the 'Family Grocer and Farmer Relief Act' amid rising beef prices. The article argues high prices result from supply and demand dynamics, including a 9% decline in U.S. cattle inventory since 2019, drought, and increased production costs, not price gouging. Beef packers reported losses in 2025, contradicting claims of monopolistic profits.
- US Beef Exports to China to Pick Up as Rivals Exhaust Quotas
US beef exports to China are expected to increase as competitors exhaust their quotas, while US beef prices have reached record highs.
- 4th of July cookout costs rise as beef and gas prices increase
The cost of July 4th, 2026 cookouts is expected to rise due to increased beef and gas prices, potentially causing sticker shock for shoppers.
- Americans are paying record prices for steak. Here's why demand isn't cracking
Americans are paying record prices for steak, but demand remains strong as consumers view it as an affordable luxury for special occasions.
- Argentina’s Beef Export Boom to US Leaves Locals Paying More for Steak
Argentina's increased beef exports to the US have led to higher domestic beef prices, reducing local consumption as prices soar.
- Wilson County farmers explain what’s behind record beef prices
Wilson County farmers are explaining the factors behind record beef prices. The article notes that Fourth of July grilling is costing families more due to higher grocery prices for beef.
- Why Americans hate the "good" economy
The U.S. economy shows strong macroeconomic indicators like GDP and unemployment, but public dissatisfaction stems from rising and volatile prices for essential goods like food, gas, and healthcare. A new initiative by Lael Brainard and Rohit Chopra, the 'Kitchen Table Project,' analyzes how these affordability challenges strain household budgets, highlighting the gap between official data and everyday economic experiences.
- Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks
US beef prices are rising due to trade tensions and disease outbreaks, impacting consumer choices during summer grilling season.
- Beef is becoming a luxury as prices stay at record highs. They likely won’t come down until 2028, says Farm Bureau
Beef prices in the U.S. remain at record highs, with ground beef reaching $6.90 per pound in April and steaks averaging $12.80 per pound in May. The American Farm Bureau Federation predicts prices will stay elevated until 2028 due to a 75-year low in cattle inventory caused by drought, high interest rates, and rising production costs, combined with surging consumer demand for protein-rich diets.
- What screwworm's appearance in U.S. cattle could mean for beef prices this summer
The invasive New World screwworm's appearance in Texas could impact beef prices this summer, exacerbating existing inflation concerns related to beef costs.
- Poultry industry grows at consumers’ cost
The poultry industry in Pakistan has grown by 8% annually over the past decade despite export disruptions, disease outbreaks, and rising costs. Consumers face persistently high poultry prices (Rs370-420 per kg in Karachi) even after Eidul Azha, with beef and mutton remaining significantly more expensive. Export suspensions to Afghanistan and Iran have not led to significant price drops, and retailers are charging above recommended rates.
- Rediscovering the world's oldest cheap proteins as beef prices hit record highs
Ground beef prices have surpassed $7 per pound and remain high, prompting attention to alternative proteins that have been available in grocery stores. The article highlights the search for cost-effective protein replacements as beef becomes increasingly expensive.
- High-end steakhouse chain now a shell of its former self
A high-end steakhouse chain has declined significantly, with visits now reserved for special occasions or business expenses due to soaring beef prices. Beef prices have risen roughly 16% since May 2025 and more than doubled since 2020.
- Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
The U.S. cattle herd has reached its lowest level since 1951 due to drought, rising operating costs, and increased consolidation, which could impact beef prices. The decline affects both beef and dairy cattle populations.