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Why America’s Cattle Ranchers Keep Getting Squeezed
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The US cattle herd has reached its smallest size in decades, leading to soaring beef prices and increased pressure on cattle ranchers. Factors contributing to the decline include drought, rising feed costs, and industry consolidation. This has sparked a political debate over food prices.
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The country’s cattle herd has shrunk to its smallest size in decades and beef prices have been soaring this year, with hamburgers and steaks becoming the latest flashpoints in the political debate over higher food prices. In this episode, we untangle the roots of declining domestic beef supply — from drought and surging feed costs to the lasting impact of consolidation in the meatpacking industry. We speak with Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, a trade association for independent cattle ranchers,
Original article published by
Bloomberg
on November 22, 2025.
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