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Beef Prices Soar to Record $13.5/kg Amid Drought

7/24/2025

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Beef prices in the U.S. skyrocketed to an unprecedented $13.5/kg in 2025, driven by dwindling cattle herds, severe drought, and import restrictions. With the USDA revealing the lowest cattle population since 1951, experts warn that consumers should brace for sustained high prices as recovery of herds will take considerable time.

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Beef prices in the U.S. skyrocketed to an unprecedented $13.5/kg in 2025, driven by dwindling cattle herds, severe drought, and import restrictions. With the USDA revealing the lowest cattle population since 1951, experts warn that consumers should brace for sustained high prices as recovery of herds will take considerable time.