Texas BBQ joints innovate as beef prices soar
#TexasBBQ #BeefPricesTexas BBQ joints adapt to rising beef prices by adjusting menus and sourcing creatively. Daniel Vaughn, Texas Monthly editor, discusses strategies like offering cheaper cuts or raising prices. Restaurants balance tradition with economic pressures. read more
U.S. Cattle Herd Hits 75-Year Low, Prices Surge
#CattleHerd #BeefPricesThe U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low due to rising costs, drought, and consolidation, driving up beef prices. High demand and fewer cattle, plus a screwworm outbreak blocking Mexican imports, further strain supply. Domestic beef production remains stable as cattle are heavier. read more
Trump plans beef imports, tariff cuts to lower prices
#BeefPrices #TrumpPolicyTrump plans to boost beef imports and domestic production to combat record-high prices, including tariff cuts and deregulation. Critics warn this may hurt ranchers and fail to lower consumer costs long-term. read more
DOJ probes beef industry amid record-high prices
#AntitrustProbe #BeefPricesThe DOJ probes beef price-fixing amid record highs, with acting AG Todd Blanche urging whistleblowers to report wrongdoing for rewards. President Trump ordered the investigation targeting major processors, as ground beef costs surged 48% in five years. read more