Historic cattle shortages push US beef prices to record highs

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Claim Historic cattle shortages push US beef prices to record highs
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Generated 2026-05-30 11:00

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High feed costs and drought have thinned herds to the lowest levels in 60 years as protein-hungry consumers drive demand

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Original article published by Financial Times on May 30, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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